Qualitrol INFORMA PMD-A User manual

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INFORMA PMD-A
Data Acquisition Unit
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1. About This Manual................................................................................2
1.1. Symbols Used................................................................................................2
1.2. Abbreviations and Acronyms.......................................................................3
1.3. Standards and References ...........................................................................4
2. Overview of INFORMA PMD-A .............................................................6
2.1. INFORMA PMD-A License.............................................................................6
2.2. Safety Summary ............................................................................................6
2.3. Customer Helpline Information....................................................................7
3. Components and Specifications .........................................................9
3.1. Environmental Requirements.......................................................................9
3.2. Power Supply and Earthing..........................................................................9
3.2.1. Standard Power Supply........................................................................................ 9
3.2.2. UPS..................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3. +12 VDC External Power Supply .......................................................................12
3.3. Physical Details...........................................................................................13
3.4. Front Panel Description..............................................................................14
3.5. Rear Panel Description ...............................................................................16
3.5.1. Rear Panel of the INFORMA PMD-A 3U Device ...............................................16
3.5.2. Rear Panel of the INFORMA PMD-A 6U Device ...............................................17
3.6. Standard MMI...............................................................................................18
3.6.1. MMI CPU Mode .................................................................................................. 18
3.6.2. MMI LCD Navigation........................................................................................... 18
3.6.3. MMI Overview Screen ........................................................................................ 20
3.6.4. CPU Overview Screen........................................................................................ 21
3.6.5. CPU Main Menu Screen..................................................................................... 22
3.6.6. LED Functions .................................................................................................... 28
3.7. Shutdown and Reset...................................................................................31
3.7.1. Shutdown Switch ................................................................................................ 31
3.7.2. Reset Switch....................................................................................................... 32
3.8. Communication Ports .................................................................................32
3.8.1. PPH/PPM/IRIG-B In/IRIG-B Out......................................................................... 32
3.8.2. Fiber/Differential PPS ......................................................................................... 32
3.8.3. Ethernet Connections ......................................................................................... 33
3.8.4. Serial Ports.......................................................................................................... 34
3.9. USB...............................................................................................................36
3.9.1. USB Functionality ............................................................................................... 36
3.9.2. USB Functions with or Without Script and MMI-LCD.........................................37
3.9.3. LED Indication..................................................................................................... 37
3.10. Clock Synchronization ............................................................................38
3.10.1. INFORMA PMD-A as Master ............................................................................ 38
3.10.2. INFORMA PMD-A as Slave .............................................................................. 40
3.10.3. INFORMA PMD-A Time Accuracy .................................................................... 41
3.10.4. PPS Detection, Stability, and Lock Mechanism................................................41

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3.11. Analog Inputs...........................................................................................43
3.11.1. TX-AFE .............................................................................................................. 43
3.11.2. HIA-AFE............................................................................................................. 43
3.12. Digital Inputs............................................................................................44
3.13. Alarm Output............................................................................................46
4. Installation...........................................................................................52
4.1. Unpacking Procedure .................................................................................52
4.2. Accessories .................................................................................................52
4.3. INFORMA PMD-A Installation Specifications............................................53
4.4. Device Communication Settings................................................................55
4.5. Installation Procedure.................................................................................55
4.5.1. Setting up the Device..........................................................................................55
4.5.2. Starting the Device.............................................................................................. 55
4.5.3. Checking for Correct Operation:......................................................................... 56
5. Serial Ports.......................................................................................... 58
5.1. Functionality/Service ..................................................................................58
5.1.1. PPPD on Serial................................................................................................... 58
6. Configuration.......................................................................................80
6.1. Hardware Configuration..............................................................................80
6.1.1. Connection Diagrams ......................................................................................... 80
6.2. Software Configuration...............................................................................90
6.2.1. Configuration Overview ...................................................................................... 94
6.2.2. Communications ................................................................................................. 95
6.2.3. PQ Overview....................................................................................................... 98
6.2.4. PQ Configuration ................................................................................................ 99
6.2.5. Continuous Recording ........................................................................................ 99
6.2.6. EN 50160 reports (standard threshold and user threshold).............................102
6.2.7. IEC 61000-3-6/7 Report....................................................................................103
6.2.8. Histograms........................................................................................................104
6.2.9. RMS Envelope..................................................................................................106
6.2.10. DSI – Dip/Sag, Swell, and Interruption............................................................107
6.2.11. Rapid Voltage Change ....................................................................................108
6.2.12. FR General ......................................................................................................110
6.2.13. FR Sensor Channels.......................................................................................111
6.2.14. Data Storage....................................................................................................112
7. Maintenance ......................................................................................114
7.1. Calibration..................................................................................................114
7.1.1. Calibration Procedure.......................................................................................114
7.1.2. Points to Remember.........................................................................................121
7.2. General Maintenance ................................................................................122
7.2.1. Storage..............................................................................................................122
7.2.2. Transport...........................................................................................................122
7.2.3. Routine Maintenance........................................................................................122
7.2.4. UPS Maintenance.............................................................................................123
7.3. Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................................124
7.3.1. INFORMA PMD-A Firmware Upgrade Procedure ...........................................124
7.3.2. During File Upload to INFORMA PMD-A .........................................................129

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7.3.3. During CPU File Upload to INFORMA PMD-A.................................................130
7.3.4. System and Diagnostic Information..................................................................131
7.4. Troubleshooting........................................................................................134
7.4.1. Power Healthy LED on the Front Panel is Off..................................................136
7.4.2. Communication LED is Off ...............................................................................137
7.4.3. Clock Sync LED is Off ......................................................................................138
7.4.4. Test Points to Verify the Supply Voltages........................................................138
Appendix A – Technical Specifications.................................................... 141
EMC Standards.....................................................................................................144
Appendix B – INFORMA PMD-A Functions..............................................150
Power Quality Parameters...................................................................................150
Power Line Frequency (10-second) ...............................................................................150
Magnitude of Supply Voltage..........................................................................................151
Flicker..............................................................................................................................152
Voltage Unbalance..........................................................................................................153
Harmonics.......................................................................................................................154
Inter-Harmonics ..............................................................................................................155
Mains Signaling Voltage.................................................................................................156
Dips, Swells, And Interruptions (DSI).............................................................................157
Rapid Voltage Change (RVC) ........................................................................................158
Power Quality Sensors........................................................................................160
PQ Sensor Functionality.................................................................................................160
PQ Sensor Types............................................................................................................161
Handling Time Changes ......................................................................................163
Forward Time Shift..........................................................................................................163
Backward Time Shift.......................................................................................................163
PQ Calculated Quantities ....................................................................................166
STAR Topology...............................................................................................................166
Delta Topology................................................................................................................176
Types of Fault Recording....................................................................................180
DFR.................................................................................................................................180
DFR Sensor Types ...............................................................................................181
Appendix C – Recording Data Rates and Memory Consumption Rates188
Appendix D – License Updates.................................................................193
Modifying an Existing License............................................................................194
Appendix E – Battery Replacement Procedure....................................... 198
Battery Replacement Procedure for an INFORMA PMD-A 3U Device..............198
Appendix F – On-Board LED Functionalities........................................... 200
Appendix F – On-Board LED Functionalities........................................... 201
LED Functions on the Motherboard ...................................................................201
LED Functions on the DSP Board.......................................................................202
CPU MMI Modes ...................................................................................................203
Appendix G – On-Board Jumper Settings................................................206
Appendix H – Linearity Report of TX-AFE and HIA-AFE......................... 232
TX-AFE Linearity Report......................................................................................232

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References..................................................................................................240

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1. About This Manual
The manual assumes that the user has minimum operational knowledge of this type of
monitoring equipment. This manual provides instructions to help the user to:
•Install the device and connect its accessories.
•Configure the device.
•Operate the device.
•Maintain and troubleshoot the device.
1.1. Symbols Used
The following table lists the symbols used on the device and in the manual.
Symbol Description
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user.
Risk of electrical shock
Potentially dangerous situation
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the test instrument.
Risk of danger
~ Alternating current
Direct Current
Protective Earth
USB Communication
GPS Antenna

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1.2. Abbreviations and Acronyms
The following table lists the various abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
INFORMA PMD-A Data Acquisition Unit Name
AC Alternating Current
AWG American Wire Gauge
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
CF Control Function
CPU/Motherboard Processor Card
CTS Clear To Send
DC Direct Current
DCE Data Communication Equipment
DFE Digital Front End
DFR Digital Fault Recorder
DSI Dip/Sag, Swell, Interruption
DSP Digital Signal Processing
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
FR Fault Recording
GPS Global Positioning System
HIA-AFE High Impedance Anti-aliasing- Analog Front End
iQ+ Master Station Software
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMA Minimum, Maximum, and Average (For PQ
parameters)
MMI Man Machine Interface
NA Not Applicable
NTP Network Time Protocol
PMD Performance Measuring and Monitoring Device
PPPD Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon
PPS Pulse Per Second
PQ Power Quality
RH Relative Humidity
RI Ring Indicator
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
RTC Real Time Clock
RTS Request To Send
RVC Rapid Voltage Change
SER Sequence of Events Recorder
SPST Single-Pole Single Throw
THD Total Harmonic Distortion

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INFORMA PMD-A Data Acquisition Unit Name
TOD Time Of the Day
TX-AFE Transformer - Analog Front End
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
Urms (1/2) R.M.S. voltage refreshed each half-cycle.
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
1.3. Standards and References
The following table lists the different standards followed in this document.
Standards References
EN 50160 “Voltage Characteristics of electricity supplied by
public distribution system”. This Standard issued by
the CENELEC specifies voltage quality requirements
for distribution networks
IEC 61000-3-6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-6:
Limits – Assessment of emission limits while
connecting “distorting installations” to MV, HV, and
EHV power systems
IEC 61000-3-7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-7:
Limits – Assessment of emission limits while
connecting “fluctuating installations” to MV, HV, and
EHV power systems
IEC 61000-4-6 “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6:
Testing and Measurement Techniques – Immunity to
conducted disturbances, induced by radio frequency
fields”
IEC 61000-4-7 “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-7:
Testing and Measurement Techniques – General
guide on harmonics and inter-harmonics
measurements and instrumentation for power supply
systems and equipment connected thereto”
IEC 61000-4-15 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:
Testing and measurement techniques - Section 15:
Flicker meter - Functional and design specifications”
IEC 61000-4-30 “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-30:
Testing and Measurement Techniques – Power
quality measurement methods”

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2. Overview of INFORMA PMD-A
INFORMA PMD-A is an advanced multifunctional data acquisition device designed to
perform the following:
•Monitor Power Quality parameters (for recording and reports)
•Support Fault Recording functions
•Provide Fast Transient Recording
This product, when coupled with its complementary master station software iQ+, provides a
powerful platform for the monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of data and information about
power system networks and substations.
Note Refer to Appendix B for details about INFORMA PMD-A functions.
2.1. INFORMA PMD-A License
The INFORMA PMD-A device is a licensed product. Consequently, some features of this
multifunctional device may not be available as described in this manual. Additional licenses
may be purchased to activate the required functionalities.
Note Refer to Appendix D for details about any INFORMA PMD-A license updates.
2.2. Safety Summary
Warnings and Cautions are presented throughout the manual to alert the user to potentially
hazardous situations.
Remember the following:
•Only qualified personnel must perform installation, operation, and maintenance of the
equipment.
•Read the User Manual before using the equipment.
•The equipment must be operated within its stated parameters. The performance of the
equipment may be adversely affected if used in extreme conditions.

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•Do not use the equipment for any purpose other than the measurement of voltages
and currents that are within the measuring ranges and categories. Improper use shall
void all warranty.
•Install the equipment in such a manner that its power cable is accessible at all times
and can easily be disconnected.
•At least 10 cm free space shall be available on either side of the enclosure for air
flow/ventilation.
•Ensure that the power cables and connecting cables are not damaged and are in
proper working condition.
•Use only those accessories that are supplied with the equipment.
•Refer the equipment to the authorized service personnel if any damage or defect is
found.
2.3. Customer Helpline Information
For any customer or technical support, contact:
Qualitrol Corporation-Instrumentation Division
15 Wildflower Way, Belfast,
BT12 6TA,
Northern Ireland
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Qualitrol Instruments
8 Av. Newton
B-1300 Wavre
Belgium
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical support: [phone]
Qualitrol Company LLC
1385 Fairport Road,
Fairport, NY 14450
USA
Telephone: [phone]
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Technical Support contact:
From Austria: [phone]
From Belgium: [phone]
From France: 0825 540 050
From Germany: [phone]
From Switzerland: [phone]
From UK: [phone]
From other countries: [phone]
Technical support E-mail: [e-mail]

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3. Components and Specifications
This chapter describes the different components of the INFORMA PMD-A device and its
specifications.
3.1. Environmental Requirements
The following table lists the environmental requirements for the device.
Parameters Requirements
Operating Temperature -5°C to +50°C (irrespective of the UPS
module)
Storage Temperature -30°C to +70°C
Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
Note:
•Conforms to RoHS and WEEE.
•Cold start is not possible below 0°C.
3.2. Power Supply and Earthing
This section provides the power requirements for the device.
3.2.1. Standard Power Supply
INFORMA PMD-A supports three types of power supply modules. The specifications are as
follows:
Input Range Type 1: 90 – 264 VAC (88 - 300 VDC), 47 –63
Hz
Type 2: 36 – 72 VDC
Type 3: 18 – 36 VDC
Maximum Load 40 VA for 3U INFORMA PMD-A device and
80 VA for 6U INFORMA PMD-A device
Power Supply
Typical Load 25 VA for 3U INFORMA PMD-A device and
50 VA for 6U INFORMA PMD-A device
Note Wire gauge to be used at TB1: 12–22 AWG.

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Figure 3.1 – Standard Power Supply Terminal
Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the device (through screw
terminal blocks). The labels L and N are for line and neutral of the AC supply (+ and –
indicate the polarity of the DC supply).
It is very important to connect an earth to the main earth stud. This earth stud
should be connected to the system substation earth.
An ON/OFF switch is provided on the rear panel to control the power to the
device.
3.2.2. UPS
The UPS card provides power supply to the INFORMA PMD-A device for a minimum of 15
minutes. In normal operating conditions, the user can expect battery backup for 30 minutes
with a new and fully charged battery. The battery must be charged for 12 hours to provide a
minimum backup of 15 minutes. In a 6U configuration, the battery is external and interfaced
to the INFORMA PMD-A device through a connector (Reference designator is “UPS I/P”) on
the rear panel.
Note Refer to Appendix E for details about the battery replacement procedure.
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The following table describes the details of the two batteries that are used in the INFORMA
PMD-A device.
Details 4S2P5SWB-SB NH2054
Manufacturer Rajamane Telectric
Private Limited INSPIRED ENERGY, Inc.
Part Number/Reference 4S2P5SWB-SB-002 NH2054HD24
Battery Specifications
Rated Capacity (minimum) 3.9 Ah with 0.5 C
Charging and 0.5 C
Discharging
4.8 Ah
Operating Environment
Charging 0°C – +45°C,
Maximum 90% RH
0°C to 45°C, <= 80% RH
Discharging -20°C ~ +60°C,
Maximum 90% RH
-10°C to 50°C, <= 80% RH
Storage Environment
Short Period less than 1
month -20°C ~ +45°C,
Maximum 90% RH
Long Period more than 3
months -10°C ~ +30°C, Maximum 90% RH
-20°C ~ +60°C<= 80% RH
Recommended storage +15°C ~ +35°C,
Maximum 85% RH
<21°C
Notes •If the battery is not
used for more than 3
months, then it has to
be discharged
completely and
recharged to 50%
power. If the
batteries are not
used for more than 6
months, there can be
a serious effect on
the battery life.
•The shelf life of the
battery is 6 months
when stored at 25°C.
•If the storage
temperature exceeds
25°C over a 6-month
period, then the shelf
life of the battery is
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The Rajamane battery is the default battery. The Qualitrol reference number for this
battery is 3601-0087.
Note Refer to Section 7.2.5 for further information about UPS maintenance.
3.2.3. +12 VDC External Power Supply
TB2 provides an auxiliary DC output for external devices.
Figure 3.2 - External Power Supply
The +12 VDC External Power Supply has the following specifications:
•Output voltage: +12 V@750 mA Maximum
Note Wire gauge to be used at TB2: 12-24 AWG.
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3.3. Physical Details
The following table provides the mechanical dimensions for the INFORMA PMD-A 3U and
INFORMA PMD-A 6U devices.
Devices Physical
Dimensions Net Weight (Approx.) Gross Weight (Approx.)
INFORMA
PMD-A 3U
Device
487 mm wide, 132.5
mm high, 362,2 mm
deep
•15 kg without
battery
•15.5 kg with
battery
•15 kg without
battery. Includes
packaging and
accessories if any.
•15.5 kg with battery.
Includes packaging
and accessories if
any.
INFORMA
PMD-A 6U
Device
487 mm wide, 265.8
mm high, 362.2 mm
deep
•23 kg without any
external battery
•24 kg with two
external batteries
•25 kg without
battery. Includes
packaging and
accessories if any.
•26 kg with two
external batteries.
Includes packaging
and accessories if
any.