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