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PDCOM
Installation Manual
Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. Environmental aspects 4
3. Unpacking, inspection and storage 5
4. Precondition for PDCOM installation 6
5. PDCOM interface Mounting (with VPIS) 7
6. PDCOM interface Mounting (without VPIS) 12
7. PDCOM Mounting 14
8. Connection 18
9. Removal, repair and replacement 19
10. Installation Kit 20
11. Accessories and ordering data 21
12. Glossary 22
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Disclaimer Conformity
The data, examples and diagrams in this manual are The products listed in the document comply with
included solely for the concept or product the directive of the Council of the European
description and are not a statement of guaranteed Communities implemented by the laws of the
properties. All persons responsible for applying the Member States relating to electromagnetic
equipment described in this manual must ensure compatibility (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) and
that each intended application is suitable and concerning electrical equipment for use within
acceptable, and that all applicable safety or other specified voltage limits (Low-voltage directive
operational requirements are complied with. In 2006/95/EC). Such conformity is the result of tests
particular, all risks in applications where a system conducted by ABB in accordance with product
failure and/or product failure would create a risk of standards EN50263 and EN60255-26 for the MEC
harm to property or persons (including but not directive and with product standards EN 60255-1
limited to personal injuries or death) shall be the and EN 60255-27 for the low voltage directive.
sole responsibility of the person or entity who/that
applies the equipment, and such parties are hereby
requested to ensure that all measures are taken to
exclude or mitigate such risks.
This document has been carefully checked by ABB
but discrepancies cannot be completely ruled out. If
discrepancies are detected, the reader is kindly
requested to notify the manufacturer. With the
exception of explicit contractual commitments, in
no event shall ABB be responsible or liable for any
loss or damage resulting from use of this manual or
application of the equipment.
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Safety Information Table of contents
Dangerous voltages can occur on the 1. Introduction 3
connectors, even when the auxiliary 1.1 Intended recipients 3
voltage has been disconnected. 1.2 Product documentation 3
1.3 Revision history 3
1.4 Related documentation 3
Non-observance can result in death, 1.5 Symbols 3
personal injury or substantial property 2. Environmental aspects 4
damage. 2.1 Sustainable development 4
2.2 Disposing of the product 4
2.3 Applicable directives, standards and
Only a competent electrician must be compliance 4
allowed to perform the electrical 3. Unpacking, inspection and storage 5
installation tasks. 3.1 Removal of transport packaging 5
3.2 Product identification 5
3.3 Checking delivery items 5
National and local electrical safety 3.4 Inspecting the device 5
regulations must always be followed. 3.5 Returning devices damaged in transit 5
3.6 Storage 5
4. Precondition for PDCOM installation 6
4.1 Checking environmental conditions and
installation space 6
SWICOM must be earthed 5. PDCOM interface Mounting (with VPIS) 7
6. PDCOM interface Mounting (without VPIS) 12
7. PDCOM Mounting 14
7.1 Checking environmental conditions and
installation space 14
7.2 Hardware interfaces 15
7.3 Electrical Diagrams for connections 16
8. Connection 18
8.1 Required tools 18
8.2 Connecting wires 18
8.3 Protective earth connection 18
8.4 Power supply connection 18
8.5 Serial communication connection 18
9. Removal, repair and replacement 19
9.1 Product lifecycle 19
9.2 Device info 19
9.3 Removal of the device 19
9.4 Repairs 19
9.5 Replacement of the device 19
10. Installation Kit 20
11. Accessories and ordering data 21
12. Glossary 22
D IS TR I BUTI ON SOLUTI ONS 3
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1. Introduction
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2 Environmental aspects
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3 Unpacking, inspection and storage
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4 Precondition for PDCOM installation
In case VPIS/VDS used is not present in the table it • Avoid installation in dusty, damp places
has to follow the minimum Capacitance Range Avoid places susceptible to rapid temperature
requirement reported below: variations, powerful vibrations and shocks, surge
voltages of high amplitude and fast rise time,
• Capacitive coupler requirements
strong induced magnetic fields or similar extreme
15:250 (pF) - above 50(pF) is preferable
conditions.
• Installation
• SWG shutdown
The protection class of the device is IP54 from the
Note on safety at work
front side and IP20 from the backside. It is
All relative work and operating procedures must be
therefore suitable for outdoor installation. The
carefully carried out by trained specialists familiar
unit is designed to be installed on the front door
with the installation, taking into account all the
of the panel, however it can be integrated in an
relative safety regulations according to the IEC and
enclosed cabinet too, protected from excessive
other relevant professional bodies, as well as any
heat, humidity and dust. The unit can function in
local and work regulations and instructions.
any other position.
• Ground busbars
• Check that sufficient space is available
Earthing the switchgear
Sufficient space is needed on top and in front to
Connect main earthing bar with connections
allow access to wires and to enable maintenance
provided in every panel. Ensure protection for the
and future modifications.
wiring connection of the floor frame or the
erected raised false floor. Connect the earthing
• Environmental conditions
conductor from the earth electrode, preferably via
The equipment will operate within the specified
a removable bolted connection for testing
tolerances only if the following environmental
purposes, to the main earthing bar of the
conditions are respected:
switchgear.
Ambient temperature range: -20 °C to +55 °C
Storage temperature range: -30 °C to +70 °C
• Case 1: Identification of VPIS/VDS
Ambient humidity: 0 – 95% non-condensing
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5 PDCOM interface Mounting (with VPIS/VDS)
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5 PDCOM interface Mounting (with VPIS/VDS)
Figure 3: VIS
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• Step 3: install the VIS interface:
- Connect the 3 phases (see connector J11 in
Figure 18). The VPIS/VDS should be
connected in series, between the capacitor
divider (4.1a) and the VPIS/VDS (4.1b).
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6 PDCOM interface Mounting (without VPIS/VDS)
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7 PDCOM Mounting
• Mechanical installation
• Wirings and connections
If the device is installed inside an enclosed cabinet, Step 1: Install the Power Supply (24Vdc) (5.1)
please check that there is enough space all round so Step 2: Connect the cable coming from PDCOM
that the connectors and cables can be fitted. interface (5.2)
Step 3: Connect the RJ45 form the SWICOM (to the
PDCOM installation procedure in the LV cabinet P3 port of SWICOM)
(closest to PDCOM interface): Step 4: Connect the PDCOM to SWG ground
The connect should as short as possible and done
by a grounding braid
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8 Connection
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9 Removal, repair and replacement
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10 Installation Kit
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11 Accessories and ordering data
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12 Glossary
CT Current transformer
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
HMI Human-machine interface
IEC International Electrotechnical
Commission
IEC 61850 International standard for substation
communication and modeling
IED Intelligent electronic device
LCD Liquid crystal display
LCP Liquid crystal polymer
LED Light-emitting diode
LHMI Local human-machine interface
PA Polyamide
PBT Polybutylene terephthalate
PC Personal computer; Polycarbonate
PCM600 Protection and Control IED Manager
RoHS Restriction to the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment
TCS Trip circuit supervision
VT Voltage transformer
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