Southern States ICS Quick guide

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-80 8 Fax: [phone]
Certification Exhibit
FCC ID: 2ADWTASD02
IC: 12660A-ASD02
FCC Rule art: 15.247
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247
ACS roject Number: 15-0299
Manufacturer: Southern States, LLC
Model: ICS Receiver
Manual

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Contents
Warnings, Cautions, and Important Information.........................................................................................3
System Overview .........................................................................................................................................4
Sensor Module.....................................................................................................................................4
Receiver Module..................................................................................................................................4
Interface Module .................................................................................................................................5
Analog Output Module ........................................................................................................................5
Installation...................................................................................................................................................5
Mounting and Wiring...............................................................................................................................5
Configuration...........................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications...............................................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................6

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Warnings, Cautions, and Important Information
THE EQUIPMENT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE HANDLED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED BY
TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. IMPROPER HANDLING, INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH.
The equipment covered by this publication must be handled, installed, operated and maintained by
qualified persons who understand any hazards involved and are thoroughly trained in the handling,
installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage transmission and distribution equipment. These
instructions are meant for only such Qualified Persons. They are not intended to be a substitute for
adequate training and experience in safety procedures for this type of equipment.
AQualified Person is one who is trained in and has skills necessary:
to develop and implement a proper rigging, lifting, and installation plan along with all safety
precautions required to insure safe and proper lifting and installation of the equipment.
The user accepts that this instruction book has general suggestions regarding lifting, handling, and installation of this equipment.
The user takes full responsibility and warrants they have the expertise in handling this equipment and fully indemnifies Southern
States LLC for any incidents related to the handling and installation of this equipment by the user, their employees, contractors or any
other third parties.
to distinguish between energized and non energized parts
to determine proper approach distances to energized parts
to determine proper approach to energized or de-energized equipment that may be pressurized
with gas
proper use of personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, insulated tools
for working near energized and /or pressurized electrical equipment
Knowledge of special purpose equipment that may be unbalanced, pressurized or may have
other special attributes that require precautions in handling, installation, operation and
maintenance
The instructions in this manual are general guidelines for this type of equipment and not specific to the
equipment supplied. Portions of it may not be applicable or may not have complete instructions for
your specific equipment.
If you do not understand any part of these instructions or need assistance, contact Southern States
Service Division at 770-946-4562 during normal business hours (EST) or 770-946-4565 after normal
business hours.

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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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
System Overview
The purpose of the ICS receiver module is to receive high-voltage power system data (e.g. current and
voltage), digitally transmitted via a local RF connection from a power line to the ground, where it is
analyzed and acted upon. The ICS system is comprised of a Sensor Module, a Receiver Module, an
Interface Module, and an optional Analog Output Module. Each Module plays an important role in the
system and is described below.
Sensor Module
The Sensor Module measures line current and
voltage and transmits the data to the Receiver
Module. Each Sensor Module has redundant
power supply, measurement, and radio circuits to
ensure maximum reliability.
Receiver Module
The Receiver Module receives data from a Sensor
Modules and converts that data into a digital
format that may be used by the Interface Module.
The Receiver Module allows the user to adjust the
2 receiver antennae direction individually in order
to maximize the received signal strength from each
Sensor Module. More than one Receiver Module
may be used to receive data from multiple sensors.
Holes for mounting brackets,
supplied with ICS
Corona
-
reduction
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ing
Prima
ry c
onductor
p
ath
Antenna
direction
adjustment knob
Receiver module

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Interface Module
The Interface Module receives digital data from the
Receiver Module and processes that data for two
important functions: 1) user interface to ICS
configuration, and 2) optional digital output to
Analog Module,
Analog Output Module
The Analog Output Module receives digital data
from the Interface Module and outputs that data
to the user’s other equipment, i.e. protective
relays.
Installation
Mounting and Wiring
1. Mount the Receiver Module in the antenna holder and aim towards the matching sensor.
2. Confirm the signal strength is as expected from matching sensor, if the power line is energized.
3. The antenna on the receiver module are permanently attached. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY
ANY ANTENNA OR CIRCUIT WITHIN THE RECEIVER MODULE. Any modifications will void the
device warranty and may be in violation of local law.
4. Select the channels assigned to the matching sensors recommended by the factory or search for
available sensors in the ICS configuration tool.
5. The ICS receiver module may only be used with other ICS hardware has the proprietary software
to communicate properly.
USB port for
connecting laptop
Lifting handles

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Configuration
1. Use the provided network cable to connect a laptop to the Interface module. Or download the
Southern States ICS App to connect to the Interface module via the RJ45 or ST fiber Ethernet
jack. Be sure that the Interface module is powered on properly.
2. Follow the User Interface instructions to configure the ICS.
3. Energize the Bus
Maintenance
The ICS receiver module is designed to operate with zero maintenance until end of useful life.
Receiver module specifications
Specification
Rating
Transmit Power
-
4dBm
Maximum Continuous Supply
Current
500mA
Link Budget
-
104dB
Ambient Temperature
-
40 C to 85
C
Latency
16.66 milliseconds
Max Data
Rate
250kbps
Radio
Frequency Band
2.4
035
-
2.4785
GHz
Troubleshooting
For support, please call the Automation and Sensors Division of Southern States, LLC at 770-946-4562.

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Notices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm* between the radiator and
your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 20 cm* entre le radiateur
et votre corps. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en conjonction avec tout autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.