Smart Transformer Solution

Opportunity
ORMAZABAL CURRENT AND ORMAZABAL COTRADIS
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Contents
ORMAZABAL CURRENT AND ORMAZABAL COTRADIS ......................................1
December 2014 ..........................................................................................................1
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1. Key Aspects of Ormazabal CURRENT Solution ...............................................2
2. LV Insite ...............................................................................................................3
2.1 Data ................................................................................................................3
2.2 Hardware ........................................................................................................4
3. OpenGrid Software / Applications .....................................................................9
3.1 OpenGrid Networking .....................................................................................9
3.2 OpenGrid Distribution ...................................................................................10
3.3 OpenGrid Metering .......................................................................................10
4. MVBPL - api-2000-sa Modem WAN COMMUNICATIONS ............................10
5. PRIME DATA CONCENTRATOR (DCU) Model 9710 PLC
COMMUNICATIONS.................................................................................................12
6. Recommendations ............................................................................................13
7. APPENDIX A - OpenGrid Feature List ............................................................13
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1.

Key Aspects of Ormazabal CURRENT Solution

With regard the development of a smart transformer station, Ormazabal CURRENT

(OC) has a family of product solutions that with ORMAZABAL COTRADIS
assistance, could be seamlessly integrated into existing designs providing customers
a checklist of additional benefits and providing real differentiation from competitors.

With regards to a proposed Scope of Works, we would recommend the following

alternatives for COTRADIS consideration:

LV Insite - Three Phase Transformer Monitor;

PRIME DATA CONCENTRATOR (DCU) Model 9710 PLC

COMMUNICATIONS FAN COMMUNICATIONS

MVBPL - api-2000-sa Modem WAN COMMUNICATIONS

OpenGrid Service Device management and data analytics engine.

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It should also be noted that OC also has a project underway to modernise the
existing portfolio starting by designing the core of the next generation architecture.
The solution remains in sync with the position of the company products and strategic
plan.
The concept is a single unique single enclosure for all components to reduce cost
but with an internal flexible design to allow for different configurations during
manufacturing. The HW allows future integration with external modules. The current
configuration of the device will consist of a fix embedded Linux CPU board + power
supply plus expansion slots for:

Interchangeable chipset to detach the HW solution from different PLC

protocols and chipset manufacturers

Supervisory Meter

Future needs (integration of communication devices for low cost wireless

integrated solution, integrated DIOM module, etc...)

Product availability is scheduled for Q3-Q4 2015.

In the interim as the base functionality remains consistent with what is described in
this document.
A summary the OC solution that could be considered for the smart transformer
station follows.

2.

LV Insite

The LV Insite is not a standard meter. It is a purpose built transformer and

monitoring device focused on providing actionable intelligence from the distribution
network being designed with transformer environments in mind

2.1

Data

OCs LV Insite is a true network edge device which can be user-configured to detect
and/or alarm on a wide variety of power line conditions (e.g. sag/swell voltage, over
current or voltage interruptions). In normal operation the LV Insite resembles a data
logger continuously storing both measured and computed values over an extended
period of time. Queries to the device can retrieve any subset of stored data, for
example:
True RMS phase voltage and currents
Real, reactive and apparent power per phase
Total harmonic distortion (voltage and/or current)
Frequency
Temperature
Conventional power quality parameters (e.g. THD, crest factor, K-factor, harmonic
magnitude/phase) and 3-phase sequence analysis are also computed.

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Our OpenGrid NMS also provides standard analytics functionality such as

transformer overload, voltage imbalance, current imbalance and high & low voltage
exception reporting. Via its dashboard view, OpenGrid provides a high level
overview of all the most problematic transformers in the network against user
configurable parameters with a detailed segmentation of event types by transformer.
OpenGrid will display the most recent Wye phasor diagram, harmonics to the 30th
order including tabular values and all 12 Fortescue symmetrical components phase
aligned to Va.
Measurement intervals may vary from 1 second to 7 days and are user configurable
by individual device or globally. In addition to interval measurements, the solution
supports percentage change data collection to enable better insight into network
changes/disturbances based on a configurable delta between one interval logged
data value and the preceding interval logged data value. For randomly changing
measurement values, % change is a valuable tool. OC uses NTP to synchronize
elements across the network so that time stamped data are well aligned in time.
Data may be stored on the LVA for up to 30 days when configured for a typical
logging interval of 5 minutes or more. The LVA also supports data persistence so
that even with a loss of power, data is not lost. On the resumption of power or
communications connectivity, data will be pushed back to the NMS as per the
configured service schedule. The LVA module has 1Gb of flash memory."
The LV Insite can communicate concurrently to the hosted OpenGrid solution by
SNMP, but also via DNP3 to the Principles scada or system optimization systems.
This provides total flexibility, a redundancy option for some data but most importantly
the ability to segregate data between operational and non-operational data.

2.2

Hardware

The device is IP65 rated per IEC 60529 with an associated mounting bracket that
enables simple and direct mounting to overhead poles without the need for separate
enclosures. The primary benefit of this is that the monitoring device does not need to
be housed with a separate enclosure or switch board.
Mounting options include
DIN Rail Mounting 210-0320-0001 x 1 per

Flush Mount 240-0619-0001 x 2 per

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Pole Mount 240-0553-0001 x 2 per

Coupled with OpenGrid Distribution the LV Insite provides a range of additional

reporting and alarming capability specifically designed with transformer monitoring in
mind. Some examples of the actionable intelligence reports that improve grid
reliability and asset management include the following:

Transformer Over/Under Voltage Reports: Detects transformer voltages that

are outside a configured threshold. Upon a configurable number of minutes
from detecting a transformer over/under voltage condition, a report is
generated and a notification sent to the Area Engineer.

Transformer load monitoring/overload detection. Improves system reliability

by performing advanced analysis of transformer loading data to identify
transformers in danger of failure from acute or long duration overloads.
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Voltage Imbalance Report: Improves system reliability by reporting voltages

on the low voltage secondary that are not within a configurable delta of each
other.

Secondary Load Current Imbalance Report: Allows the utility to improve

system efficiency and reduce losses by reporting imbalance between
secondary LV phases. Functionality also allows user to define sustained time
and recovery limits for imbalance existence to improve notification of long term
imbalance. Formal imbalance expressed as the ratio of Fortescue sequence
magnitudes is also available.

Outage reporting. Allows the utility to reduce outage durations by providing a

notification that a loss of voltage has been detected.

Identification of Max/Min Data Values: Lines signifying both the maximum and
minimum data values for graphing

Complete frequency domain power quality analysis suite is included

Aggregate statistics: A table of minimum, maximum, and average values for

each phase of every measurement type. The aggregation period and unit (day
/ week / month) can be specified.

AC Hold-up with last gasp messaging

The LV Insite solution supports automated asset discovery and notification

(AADN). This allows for assets within the transformer station connected to the
chassis to be immediately discovered and interfaced with OpenGrid NMS.
This simplifies commissioning and asset/inventory management.

The LV Insite voltage/power cable now has an inline disconnect / reconnect

capability. - This is implemented via an interlocking connector that can be
twisted shut or open, will effectively break the single power cable into two
parts. This makes install and exchange much simpler with no need for an
outage. The interlocking connector also comes with an integrated fuse for
protection / isolation negating the need for the utility to add further protection.

Device support static IP address allocation, DHCP, static routing, ARP;

The LV Insite supports data persistence so that even with a loss of power,
data is not lost. On the resumption of power or communications connectivity,
data will be pushed back to the NMS as per the configured service schedule.

The LV Insite provides power quality data plus more.

Configuring Sag and Swell monitoring. The configurable Sag settings include:
o

Is Enabled
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o Nominal Voltage (V)

o Trigger Level (%)

o Recovery Level (%)

o Minimum Duration (1/2 cycle)

Voltage and Current Harmonics to the 30th are provided including THD as well.

No line volts which is configurable e.g. 80% of nominal, to record power

outage and restoration events;

Calculated RMS neutral current if no sensor is attached to neutral cable;

Current Crest Factor Phases A, B, C, Neutral

K-Factor Phases A, B, C

Frequency measured from Phase A voltage

Phasor Diagram Graph shown in OGD will display the most recent Wye
phasor diagram (including tabular values) and all 12 Fortescue
symmetrical components phase aligned to VA. In addition to presenting a
Phasor diagram, Sequence Decomposition data the Phase Readings are

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provided in table format that easily export into Excel. The LV Insite
supports interval based and on demand power quality analysis;

OCs Rogowski coil current sensors provide high accuracy current sensing in the
easiest to install form factors. All current sensors are factory calibrated with relevant
parameters stored in a small non-volatile memory housed with the sensor. This
information is automatically read by the electronics when mated with each sensor. No
data entry at all is required in the field. Each sensor also includes an integrated
miniature digital temperature sensor. The integrated temperature sensor and stored
calibration factors allows the LV Insite to continuously provide extremely high
accuracy of measurements across full temperature range.
The sensor portfolio includes several types and sizes of highly accurate Rogowski
coil current sensors. The Rogowski sensors form factor simplifies installation in
congested or hard to access locations. The Slimline sensor is IP65 rated and is
suited for indoor or outdoor installations. Additionally, both the Slimline and Flexible
sensors are available in multiple sizes ensuring the product fits on most low voltage
conductors. The Slimline sensors can be installed on insulated and bare LV mains.
The clamshell design makes for a very simple and "live" install. Sensors are
connected directly to the monitoring device using an IP65 rated USB style connector.
With the slimline Rogowski insulation ring (shipped with each Slim Line Rogowski),
we have demonstrated 600V CAT IV and 1000V CAT III compatibility. This means
the sensors are rated to be installed on bare 230V mains. The sensor and insulation
ring is UV compliant.
In addition to our existing range of Rogowski sensors, Ormazabal also has a purpose
built CT Adaptor that could be used for example in new install transformers that come
with CTs already configured.
The CTs are firmware configured for any N:5 ratio.

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The device comes with integrated quad band wireless modem within the IP65
chassis.
The LV Insite uses Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC870x Embedded Modules and
supports:

WCDMA - 850/900/1900/2100Mhz; and

GSM/GPRS - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Sierra Wireless also provides an upgrade path available now to LTE.

The device has a standard Ethernet port that can also be used to connect to a
service provider's network third party device. The device has an RS-232 port which is
reserved for the local console and can be helpful in some setup and debug situations.

3.

OpenGrid Software / Applications

The solution includes OpenGrid software that comprises:

3.1

OpenGrid Networking

A Network Management System that manages OC devices and if required, third party
devices with compliant interfaces. It provides the user:

a view of all the devices in the network and their condition(s);

ability to remotely manage all devices including running diagnostics &

executing remote firmware upgrades;

the ability to schedule automatic activation devices receive instructions from

OG-N, exchange information & activate automatically.

view the status of all devices in the network. For example the communication
status of each device such as communication loss. It also provides a
graphical view and topology view of all assets in the network, status, software
versions etc.;
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3.2

OpenGrid Distribution

Is the enterprise software platform that enables the collection, visualisation and
analysis of sensor data, creating Actionable Intelligence the identification of
specific and definable actions that respond to live problems, improve operating
efficiency, help mitigate aging workforce issues, lower energy losses, and avoid
failures before they occur. Actionable Intelligence defines the time, place, and
specific action that should occur, allowing either automated responses or the
dispatch of crews directly to specific problems without a lengthy search and ensuring
a speedy response directed at the problem. This approach can even identify
problems before a customer may notice any change in their service. OpenGrid
Distribution incorporates remote configuration of devices to set threshold detection,
alarming, and data variance detection. It also integrates with other utility databases
to provide normalised access to data to facilitate the development of advanced
analytics. This analytics platform provides linkages to the other utility systems
through application programming interfaces (APIs) and with information flow that
ensures that existing systems benefit from the enhanced view of the state of the
network. OpenGrid Distribution enables a utility to take full advantage of the LVA
without having to sort through streams of data.
Appendix A includes a full OpenGrid Feature List

3.3

OpenGrid Metering

OpenGrid Metering is a vendor-neutral Data Concentrator (DCU), enterprise class

AMI data collection, management and analysis solution specifically developed for
PLC based solutions. OpenGrid Metering collects aggregated meter data from each
DCU and forwards the data using standard interfaces (e.g., SOAP/XML) to other
utility enterprise systems, such as a Meter Data Management System (MDMS).

4.

MVBPL - api-2000-sa Modem WAN COMMUNICATIONS

MVBPL is a cost efficient communication solution utilizing the existing infrastructure

that supports applications from automatic Meter Reading to Distribution Automation.
It is fully managed and controlled by the owner and can be integrated with other
communication systems to realize an optimized bandwidth on demand solution for
the utilities entire footprint

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The Ormazabal api-2000-sa2 MV-BPL modem model 9136-2 is mounted in the

MV/LV transformer station and can connect all devices in the transformer station to
the MVBPL network. The connection of the communication signal to the medium
voltage cable is via a third party capacitive coupler. Two couplers per transformer
station is used in order to be independent of the medium voltage switch positions.
The modem and couplers can be mounted as retrofit to existing switchgear as well as
in new switchgear.

Our MV BPL modem has reached a high degree of maturity and offers several
benefits:

It offers sufficient bandwidth to aggregate various utility data traffic generated

from a large quantity of substations.

It contains a built-in filter to support two frequency bands for seamless

deployment. It contains a built-in splitter to enable the connection of two MV
BPL Couplers directly without external components.

It supports High Availability solutions with multiple master and backhaul

connections to realize a scalable redundancy of the communication network.

It is easy to integrate into your utilitys core network.

Our MV BPL api-2000-sa is a small, compact, stand-alone Medium Voltage

Broadband Powerline communication product to extend communications over
medium voltage (MV) lines. Together with our MV BPL Coupler it provides a powerful
and field proven communication solution.
Typical uses include:

AMI, bringing meter data from the transformer stations to the meter data
management system;

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Transformer monitoring, protection and control equipment in the transformer

station to the SCADA supporting e.g. remote operation and FLISR
applications;

Renewables generation connection to the monitoring and control

communication network;

Connectivity to EV infrastructure

MV BPL is widely being adopted in Europe as a low cost, and reliable

communications technology. By way of example Iberdrola has in excess of 5000
modems so far installed and rapidly expanding.

5.

PRIME DATA CONCENTRATOR (DCU) Model 9710 PLC

COMMUNICATIONS

The 9710 DCU provides:

Data Concentrator used as the PRIME base node managing multiple meters
(PRIME switches and terminals)

Supervisory Meter gathers and measures voltages and currents on the LV

segment via 3rd party CTs, that is transformer monitoring with power quality
analysis;

Aggregates meter and measurement data

Interconnects Northbound (WAN network to data center) via Ethernet interface

Interconnects Southbound devices via PRIME PLC RF communications

across the LV conductors.

The IDC is a self-contained unit that is DIN rail mounted with the following ports:
1. Console Port Connect a PC to this port using console cable when configuring or
troubleshooting the device locally.
2. Ethernet RJ45 port WAN port that connects to networking device typically a
router or switch used for backhaul connections.
3. PLC Wire Ports N, U1, U2, U3 connect to the low voltage bus
4. CT Wire Ports 01, 02, 03, 04 connect to the Current Transformer (CT) that is
installed on the low voltage bus.
5. PLC PRIME Repeater BNC port connects to a PRIME Repeater via coaxial cable.
6. LED on the face indicates the box is energized

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6.

Recommendations

Recent discussions have highlighted the prospective synergy that could be derived
through joint collaboration in delivering our customers a true smart transformer
station.
It is recommended:

ORMAZABAL CURRENT and ORMAZABAL COTRADIS jointly identify a

project that could be leveraged as the enabler for defining the smart
transformer solution. That is transitioning from concept to reality.

Project target should be a renewables project as the timelines and

complexities may be less than dealing with utility customers.

Nominate a small project team from both groups to define, document and
articulate a prospective solution and go to market plan;

Nominate an executive project sponsor.

7.

APPENDIX A - OpenGrid Feature List

OPENGRID NETWORKING (OG-N)

PROVISION AND CONFIGURATION

Automatically detects the NMS through DHCP

Auto Provision
Auto network allocation through network pools
Routing protocol management (BGP, OSPF and RIP V2)
Automatically push down all network configuration ( no manual configuration required )
Network Services Management through WEB GUI
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o TFTP
o FTP
o SCP
o DHCP
o RADIUS
Global Parameters with per device overrides
Guaranteed configuration change through Configuration Status

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Tree View
List View with Advanced Search(Search by almost anything)
Folder to organize devices (Supports Drag/Drop)
Auto discovery CURRENT devices through proprietary protocols
Auto discovery third party devices through LLDP
Graphical Asset display
Full configuration display through XML

MONITORING

Fully schedulable health check

Fully schedulable reboots
Fully schedulable commloss recovery
Fully schedulable statistics collection
10 Deployment states to accommodate different schedules for all the services
Tracks status history

SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Software release management through WEB GUI

On-demand Software upgrade with build-in retries
Multi-step upgrade (Upgrade to interim version first if needed)
Bulk Software upgrade multiple devices
Auto software upgrade (Upgrade devices to desirable versions before activated the device)

ALARM/EVENT HANDLING

Forward alarms/events to SNMP Trap Managers (V1, V2c and V3)

Email alarms/events through SMTP ( supports SMTP authentication)
Forward alarms/events to Enterprise Service Bus(ESB) through JMS
All alarms/events are filterable per destination (Trap Manager, Email Address and JMS Queue/Topic)
Overlay some alarms in Current MapView
Dynamic alarm/event dashboard view with advanced filtering capability

DIAGNOSTICS
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Ping
SNMP GET sysUpTime
Traceroute(CURRENT DEVICE only)
Device TECHDUMP(CURRENT DEVICE only)
Wireless RSSI/CINR display

GRAPHING AND MAPVIEW

Dashboard view for the summarized status of the whole network

Full MV-BPL layout display with Link Qualities/AGC Values display
Graphing of SNR, BPC and FOM for MV-BPL devices
Full Prime layout display with Goodness, RX Level, Connection info, Out/Retry Packets and Alarm
States)
Graphing of full set of PRIME statistics
Overlay PRIME nodes on CURRENT MapView
CURRENTs own Map tile server no need to fetch MAP tiles from external map provider such as Google,
Bing or OpenStreetMap.

REPORTS

On Demand and Schedulable Reports

Software Version Report
Uptime Report
PRIME Performance Report
Wireless RSSI, CINR and detailed Signal Report
Extensible Report Framework

OPENGRID METERING (OG-M)

DASHBOARD VIEW

Displays Daily Absolute/Daily Incremental and Daily Billing success rate for today
Graph Displays Daily Absolute/Daily Incremental and Daily Billing success rate for the last 15 days
Device Status Summary
Meter status summary

SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT

Manages Meter Software (PRIME and DLMS) from multiple meter vendors
Manages Data Concentrator Software
Manages Meter Software Upgrade
Manages Data Concentrator Software Upgrade

PRIME STG-CD API SUPPORT

Supports STG-CD API versions:
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2.1
3.0
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DATA CONCENTRATOR AND METER MANAGEMENT

Tree View with folder support for flexible organization of DCs and meters
List View with Advanced search
MapView for PRIME nodes
DC parameter Configuration
DC Programmed Task Configuration
Retrieve and display DC running configuration
Retrieve and display meter running configuration
Remote connect/disconnect meters
On Demand Meter Read
Parses and store Daily Incremental/Daily Absolute and Daily Billing data

REPORTS

On Demand and Schedulable Reports

Meter Hourly kWh Readings Report
Meter Daily kWh Readings Report
Meter Persistent Failure Report
Meter Daily Billing Report
Meter Monthly Billing Report

OPENGRID DISTRIBUTION (OG-D)

DASHBOARD VIEW

Device State Summary

Device Alarm State Summary
Top 10 Violators for Last 15 days
Transformer Monitoring Summary
Event Statistics
Filterable Event display

CONFIGURATION

Group devices into Configuration Groups

Low Voltage Analytics Device
o Device Interval Collection Configuration
o Device % Change Data Collection Configuration
o Device threshold Properties Configurations
o Device SAG Configuration
o Device Energy Collection Configuration
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Medium Voltage Analytics Device (Fault Detector)

o Device SAG Configuration
o High Current Fault Configuration
o Sensitive Earth Fault Configuration
OpenGrid Event Detection Configuration
o Transformer Overload Detection Configuration
o Substation Transformer Overload Detection Configuration
o Transformer Outage Detection Configuration
o Load Imbalance Detection Configuration(Voltage and Current)
o Transformer Failure Detection Configuration
o Voltage Exception Detection Configuration
o No Recent Data Detection Configuration
o Measurement Data Averaging Configuration

GRID

Tree view according to electrical hierarchy

List view with advanced search
Standard Data Types (Three phase + Neutral)
o Voltage
o Current
o Real Power
o Reactive Power
o Apparent Power
o Power Factor

Advanced Data Types

o Voltage THD
o Voltage Crest Factor
o Neutral Current
o Current THD
o Current Crest Factor
o K-Factor
o Frequency
o Temperature
Fault Data Types ( MVA/Fault Detector Only)
Graph
o Graph any two data types ( all three phases + neutral) in one graph
o Zoom-in/Zoom-out
o Graph large data set using summarized data
th
o Displays harmonics contents (both Voltage and Current) up tp 50 Harmonics
o Displays Phasor Diagram
Map View
o Overlay Feeder/Switch/Recloser/Conductor/Transformer/LV Feeder on CURRENT MAP tile
o Overlay alarms on CURRENT MAP tile
o Overlay data reading on CURRENT MAP tile
o Filter devices based on feeder and substation
Data Export
o Individual device data export

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System wide data export

OPENGRID ADMINISTRATION

Integration with Active Directory or other existing LDAP servers

Build-in LDAP server if not integrating with Active Directory
Log level Control
OpenGrid Version History
Service Schedule Control
Server Diagnostics
Data Cleanup Control
Network Service Configuration(TFTP,FTP,DHCP, RADIUS)
User Management
o Create/Modify/Delete User
o Assign User to roles
o Lock/Unlock User
o Reset user password
o Set password expiration date
o Set grace login retries

XML IMPORT
Supports bulk import OG-N, OG-D

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