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Users manual
EXCOUNT-II

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Legal disclaimer
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the
use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed.
The information in this document is furnished for informational use only, is
subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and
represents no commitment whatsoever.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfe-
rence that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING!
Any changes or modications to this product not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of
safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Trademark acknowledgements
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4 and 2000 are registred trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Safety instructions
Do not connect the Transceiver to other voltage sources than a standard
9 volt battery type 6LR61/PP3
Ensure that the battery is connected correctly.
The Transceiver contains a radio transmitter and receiver which must not
be used where the use of radio transmitters or other electronic devices
is prohibited.
WARNING!
All work related to the EXCOUNT-II´s sensors and the surge arresters
shall be made with disconnected and earthed conductors. Follow all
regulations and rules stated by international or national safety regula-
tions.
Normally, the EXCOUNT-II´s sensors and the surge arresters operate at
a high voltage. Therefore they must be installed in such a way that only
qualied personnel has access to them.

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EXCOUNT-II is an advanced surge arrester monitor for effectively, reliably
and safety monitoring and recording surges on high voltage electrical
networks.
EXCOUNT-II incorporates a sensor, which is mounted on the surge
arrester, a transceiver, for remote reading and a PC-program (Windows
95/98/2000/ME and NT).
This users manual desribes the functions of EXCOUNT-II to give you total
control over surge monitoring.
Table of contents
1. Using the transceiver
Description of the buttons 4
Normal maintenance 4
2. Getting started
First time usage 5
Installation/uninstallation
of software 5
Administration of sensors 6
3. Flowchart, make measurements 7
4. Transceiver symbols 8
5. Transceiver menu system 9
6. Transceiver error codes 14
8. Sensor installation 16
9. More information 19
Introduction

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Enter
Increase value
Display screen
Decrease value
Move down
Move up
Go back
NOTE! To turn on the transceiver press
To turn off the transceiver press
Normal maintenance
To achieve the best possible lifetime out of your EXCOUNT-II Transceiver,
avoid exposure to strong sunlight for extended periods, hot temperatures
(over +50 º C), cold temperatures (under -10 º C ) and water (the design is
showerproof but not watertight).
To clean the transceiver use only a damp soft cloth with a mild detergent.
Using the transceiver

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Getting started
First time usage
Open the package and verify that the following items are present together
with this manual:
Transceiver
Data cable (RS232)
CD with software
Familiarize yourself with the above safety instructions.
Fit a new 9 volt battery type 6LR61/PP3.
Press the button on the front panel and verify that the transceiver
powers up and that the stand-by menu appears.
Press the button and verify that the transceiver powers down.
Using this manual together with the transceiver and familiarize yourself with
the different menus and how they are used.
Particulary ensure that the date and clock on the Transceiver are set
correctly.
Load the EXCOUNT-II software onto your PC and famliarize yourself with
its use by reading the individual HELP les within each respective section.
Installation/unistallation of software
Installation of software
Insert the CD into your computer.
Press the START button in lower left corner
Select SETTINGS then CONTROL PANEL
Double-click on the icon ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
Select ADD NEW PROGRAMS
Follow the instructions on the screen
Uninstalling of software
Press the START button in lower left corner
Select SETTINGS then CONTROL PANEL
Double-click on the icon ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
Browse to the EXCOUNT-II software and click REMOVE

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Administration of Sensors
Fit the sensor to the arrester as described in the installation instructions
supplied with it.
Record the following details as specied in the EXCOUNT-II HELP system
for administration:
station data
arrester data
EXCOUNT-II data
Input this data into the software as described in the HELP system.
IMPORTANT! After installation of a new sensor and input of the adminis-
tration details, an initial reading must always be made to establish a link
between the administration details in the PC software and the sensor on
site.
Connect the transceiver to the PC via the data cable
Download the sensor’s ID from the EXCOUNT-II software into the Transcei-
ver.
IMPORTANT! Check that the date and time on the Transceiver are correct,
otherwise set them as described in this manual. Note! If this is not done
the date stamp from the sensor will be incorrect.
Before going to site, check the Transceiver’s battery status. If necessary,
install a new battery.
Once at site, individually check that it is possible to make contact with
each sensor. This is most easily done by taking a leakage current mea-
surement as described in this manual. If the sensor is not connected
properly, an error code will be displayed on the Transceiver.
If desired, a full set of measurements can be made for reference and
then transferred to the PC software as described in the HELP system for
Transfer data.
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Flowchart, make measurements
The main menu is
accessed by pressing
enter
Press to turn
on the transceiver
1. Prepare the transceiver
for measurements
See 1.1.1
Set the transceiver to
"Prepare the transceiver
for measurements" mode.
Connect the
transceiver to the PC
via the data cable.
Select which Sensors are to
be read by station, position
and phase.
Select Sensor ID from
the menu in the transceiver
and press enter.
Different types of
measurements can be
performed by following
the instructions in 1.3.
Click "Send list to
transceiver" when ready.
This erases all stored
data in the transceiver.
2. Make measurements
See 1.3
3. Transmit data to the
EXCOUNT-II software
See 1.1.2
Set the transceiver to
"Data transfer from Transceiver
to PC" mode.
Connect the transceiver to
the PC via the data cable
Open the EXCOUNT-II
PC software and select "Transfer
data" followed by
"Receive measured data
from transceiver".
Click "Request data"
when ready.
Click "save" to store the
details in the database.
Before going to the site
check the battery status.
See 1.2.
Then turn off the transceiver
to save the batteries.
Ensure the sensor to be read
is within the range for
transmission (normally
up to 60 m).
Set the transceiver to "Make
measurements" mode.
Select type of measurement by
following the instructions in 1.3.
Open the EXCOUNT-II PC-
software and select "Transfer
data" followed by "Prepare
transceiver for measurement".

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Transceiver symbols
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Transceiver menu system
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2.0.0 E
Stand-by
Turn the transceiver on by pressing
Turn the transceiver off by pressing
Got to the main menu by pressing
The transceiver turns itself off automatically
after 5 minutes.
The program version is shown in the lower
left corner. The E stands for extended version which
includes resistive leakage current measurement.
1. Main menu
Select alternative with the key.
Then press the
Transfer data (see 1.1)
Battery check (see 1.2)
Make measurements (see 1.3)
Set clock and date (see 1.4)
Back to stand-by
1.1 Transfer data
Select alternative with the key.
Then press the
Data transfer from PC to Transceiver (see 1.1.1)
Data transfer from Transceiver to PC (see 1.1.2)
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1.1.1 Data transfer from PC to
Transceiver
In this mode, Sensor ID’s can be transfered from the
PC to the transceiver. Connect the data cable to the
PC serial port. PC Serial port Com 1 is selected as
default by the software.
See also the software help instructions.
Back to transfer data menu
Transceiver menu system
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1.1.2 Data transfer from
Transceiver to PC
In this mode data collected from the Sensors can be
transmitted to the PC. Connect the data cable to the
PC serial port. PC Serial port Com 1 is selected as
default.
See also the software help instructions.
Back to transfer data menu
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1.2 Battery check
Displays the condition of the battery. Always check the
condition of the battery before transfering data to/from
the transceiver. Change battery if necessary.
If the battery expires during a measurement
session,data can be corrupted or lost.
In such case download the sensor ID’s again and
take new readings.
NOTE! Whenever the battery is replaced the transcei-
ver clock and date must be reset. (see 1.4)
Back to main menu