PD Monitoring System Manual ENU

PD Monitoring System
Operation Manual for Rotating Machine

and Short Cable Link PD Monitoring
Operation Manual for Rotating Machine PD Monitoring
Manual Version: MONSYSGEN.ENU.6

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Contents
Contents
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Principle Use According to Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Orderly Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Rules for the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 The Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.1 Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.3 Monitoring System Design for Rotating Machines with the OMS 600 . . . . . . . . 16
1.4 Monitoring System Design for Short Cable Links with the OMS 600. . . . . . . . . 18
1.5 Normalization Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Operating the Monitoring Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.1 Put the Monitoring Server into Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.1.1 Connect the Monitoring Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.1.2 Operator Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.1.3 Log On to Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2 Start the Monitoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.3 Access the Monitoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.3.1 Access the Monitoring Web Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.3.2 Access the Monitoring Web Application Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3 Monitoring Software Argos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.1 Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.2 Task Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.2.1 Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.2.2 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.2.3 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.2.4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3.3 Charts and Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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3.3.1 Continuous Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

3.3.2 Periodic Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.3.3 Real-Time Data Trend – Continuous Monitoring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.3.4 Historical Data Trend – Periodic Monitoring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.4 Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.4.1 Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.4.2 MPD & MI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.4.3 Argos Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.1 Monitoring Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.2 OMS 600 Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.2.1 Splice Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.2.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.2.3 PCB Mounting Technical Drawing and Mounting Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.2.4 OMS 600 Module Mounting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.3 MCT 110 High-Frequency Current Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.3.1 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.3.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.4 MCT 120 High-Frequency Current Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.4.1 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.4.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.5 MCC 112 Coupling Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.5.1 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
4.5.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
4.6 MCC 124 Coupling Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.6.1 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.6.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.7 MCU 502 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.7.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.8 CAL 542 Charge Calibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.8.1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.8.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.1 Problems with the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.1.1 Problems at System Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.1.2 Problems During Normal System Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.1.3 Hard Disk Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Contents
5.2 Problems with the Monitoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
24/7 Technical Support – Get Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Customer Area – Stay Informed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
OMICRON Academy – Learn More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Limitation of Liability
Limitation of Liability
This warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, representations or
conditions, whether expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose. The remedy set forth herein
shall be the sole, exclusive remedy with respect to OMICRON Energy
Solution GmbH products. No person is authorized to make any other warranty
or representation concerning the performance of OMICRON Energy
Solution GmbH products or extend or enlarge the warranty contained herein.
Under no circumstances will OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH be liable for any
direct, indirect, special incidental or consequential damages, even if OMICRON
Energy Solution GmbH is notified of the possibility of such damages, including,
but not limited to, any loss of revenue, loss of profit, or loss of data, whether
based upon any alleged breach of warranty, representation or condition,
contract, or any other conduct including negligence (intentional or otherwise).
OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH shall not be liable for any claims made by a
third party or made by you for a third party.
If this warranty is applied in a jurisdiction that does not allow exclusions or
limitations of liabilities as defined above, only those limitations and exclusions
that are not allowed under the jurisdiction shall be void, and all other limitations
and exclusions shall remain in force. Some jurisdictions may grant the end user
purchaser other rights, which this warranty does not limit.
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Using This Manual
Using This Manual

This manual gets you familiar with operating the OMICRON Energy
Solution GmbH partial discharge (PD) Monitoring System safely, properly and
efficiently. The Operation Manual for Rotating Machine PD Monitoring contains
important safety information and instructions for installing and operating the
Monitoring System. Following the instructions in this manual will help you to
prevent danger, repair costs and possible down time due to incorrect operation.
This manual always has to be available on site where the Monitoring System is
used, preferably at the monitoring server location. Read this manual carefully
before using the Monitoring System and observe the safety, installation, and
operation instructions therein. Reading this manual alone does not release you
from the duty to comply with all national and international safety regulations
relevant to working on high-voltage equipment.
In this manual, the following symbols indicate important safety information.
Symbol Description
Caution: Equipment damage or loss of data possible
Warning: Personal injury or death of the operating staff or

severe damage to objects possible
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Before operating the Monitoring System or the system components, read the
safety instructions in this manual carefully. Do not operate the Monitoring
System without understanding all safety instructions. If you do not understand
the safety information completely, contact OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
before proceeding.
Principle Use According to Regulations

Observe the following regulations when using the Monitoring System:
• Use the Monitoring System only in a safe manner, observing the safety
instructions in this Operation Manual.
• Operate the Monitoring System only in a technically sound condition and in
accordance with the regulations. In particular, avoid disruptions that could in
turn affect safety.
• Full compliance with the regulations also includes following the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Do not open the housing of any of the Monitoring System components, if not
explicitly allowed in this manual.
Orderly Measures
The following orderly measures apply to using the Monitoring System:
• The Operation Manual for Rotating Machine PD Monitoring always has to be
available on site where the Monitoring System is operated.
• The users of the Monitoring System must read this manual before working
with the Monitoring System and observe the safety, installation, and
operation instructions therein when operating the Monitoring System.
• Do not modify, extend, or adapt any component of the Monitoring System.
• Operate the Monitoring System only with original system components.
• Only OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH personnel or personnel trained and
certified by OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH are allowed to commission
and configure the Monitoring System.
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Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards

Working on high-voltage assets can be extremely dangerous. Consequently,
only qualified, skilled and authorized personnel are allowed to operate the
Monitoring System. Before starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities.
Personnel receiving training, instructions, directions, or education on the
Monitoring System must be under constant supervision of an experienced
operator while working on the system elements or accessories connected to
high-voltage equipment.
Installation of the Monitoring System must be done by qualified electrical
workers according to the local rules and laws.
Operation of the Monitoring System must comply with the internal safety
instructions and additional relevant documents.
In addition, observe the following safety standards, if applicable:
• EN 50191 (VDE 0104) "Erection and Operation of Electrical Test Equipment"
• EN 50110-1 (VDE 0105 Part 100) "Operation of Electrical Installations"
• IEEE 510 "IEEE Recommended Practices for Safety in High-Voltage and
High-Power Testing"
Safety Rules for the Installation

Before making any connections to a monitored high-voltage asset, always
observe the five safety rules:
• Disconnect completely.
• Secure against reconnection.
• Verify that the installation is dead.1
• Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
• Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
Warning: OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH strongly advises to always

switch off, or disconnect and ground the monitored high-voltage asset before
accessing any of the installed Monitoring System elements.
1. According to EN 50110-1, Chapter 6 "Working Procedures"
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Safety Instructions
Operation
Observe the following safety instructions when operating the Monitoring
System:
• When putting the Monitoring System into operation, follow the instructions in
1 "The Monitoring System" on page 15.
• Do not insert any objects (for example, screwdrivers) into the input or output
sockets.
• Operate the Monitoring System only under ambient conditions specified in
the "Technical Data" chapters of the respective system components.
• Do not operate the Monitoring System in the presence of explosives, gas, or
vapors.
• Opening the housing of the system components invalidates all warranty
claims, if not explicitly allowed in this manual.
• If the Monitoring System or any of the system components does not seem to
function properly, turn the Monitoring System off, if feasible, and contact the
OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH technical support.
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The Monitoring System
1 The Monitoring System

1.1 Designated Use
The Monitoring System is designated for monitoring of high-voltage (HV) assets
such as rotating machines and their accessories, namely, short cable links. The
Monitoring System can be installed only while the monitored HV asset is out of
service and temporarily grounded. The Monitoring System should be used in
permanent installation only. During the Monitoring System operation, personnel
must not be close to any system component except of the monitoring server,
when the asset is live.
1.2 Functional Description

Typical components of an OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH Monitoring
System are sensors, acquisition units, control unit, fiber-optic (FO) transmission
and communication lines, monitoring server and monitoring software.
The events from the supervised asset are decoupled by using capacitive
sensors. These sensors have an excellent sensitivity with high signal/noise ratio
and fulfill the system operational requirements (for example, the rated voltage).
The acquisition units detect and quantify events. They are connected to the
sensors by using the 50 Ω triaxial cables with preconfigured lengths and proper
connection. Low signal noise level and safe operation is obtained by a proper
grounding of the case of the acquisition unit.
The acquisition units from different monitored assets are connected to each
other and to the monitoring server by a high-speed fiber-optic network. This
network provides complete isolation of the system components from the
high-voltage potential and synchronizes all connected acquisition units. The
acquisition units are configured and controlled by the monitoring expert
software.
The monitoring expert software is used for setting the system parameters like
filters, bandwidth, gating width, and for configuration of 3PARD diagrams to
separate external disturbances or PD signals from the outside world. As this
setting is crucial for the functionality of the Monitoring System, it has to be
performed during commissioning by an OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
system engineer.
All FO lines are connected to the patch panels located in the server cabinet.
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The acquisition units have two optical ports to support the FO ring architecture:
a receive port and a transmit port. The measurement data is sent through the
transmit port over the patch panels to the receive port of the next networked
acquisition units. Finally, the control unit located in the connection panel in the
server cabinet is connected to the monitoring server through USB 2.0 interface
to convert the FO network protocol.
The PD data transmitted by the control unit is processed by the monitoring
software and displayed as apparent charge magnitude. Based on the expert
knowledge, a special filtering technique and analyzing algorithms are
implemented in the monitoring software and the Monitoring System displays the
apparent charge magnitude and other important parameters necessary for the
determination of the asset insulation status.
1.3 Monitoring System Design for Rotating Machines

with the OMS 600
The following figure shows the Monitoring System in an example configuration
with four generators.
Figure 1-1 The Monitoring System on four generators
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The following table lists the Monitoring System components.
Table 1-1 The Monitoring System Components

Identifier Quantity Description
B1 1 OMS 600 acquisition unit
B2 1 Monitoring server with Argos
monitoring software
B3 1 MCU 502 controller and FO patch
panel
B4 3 Triaxial sensor cable with BNC-TNC
connectors
B5 3 MCC 112/MCC 124 coupling capacitor
B6 3 Sensor cable from the
MCC 112/MCC 124 to busbar
B7 1 FO-MM cable 4 strand 4G50/125 with
ST plug
B8 1 AC power cable
B9 1 Grounding cable
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1.4 Monitoring System Design for Short Cable Links

with the OMS 600
The following figure shows the Monitoring System in an example configuration
with three short cable links.
B2
B1 B7
B3 B4
B8
B9
B5
B6
Figure 1-2 The Monitoring System on three short cable links
The following table lists the Monitoring System components.
Table 1-2 The Monitoring System Components

Identifier Quantity Description
B1 1 OMS 600 acquisition unit
B2 1 Monitoring server with Argos
monitoring software
B3 1 MCU 502 controller and FO patch
panel
B4 3 Triaxial sensor cable with BNC-TNC
connectors
B5 3 MCT 100/MCT 110 HFCT
B6 3 Sensor cable from the
MCT 100/MCT 110 to busbar
B7 1 FO-MM cable 4 strand 4G50/125 with
ST plug
B8 1 AC power cable
B9 1 Grounding cable
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1.5 Normalization Procedure

Due to pulse propagation, resonance and mutual cross-coupling in machine
windings, normalization according to IEC 60270 does not apply for generators.
Anyway, experience shows that the amplitude of PD is often in the same range
for similar generators and similar systems.
Normalization of the test circuit may facilitate comparisons between
measurements on machines having similar design, taken with the same PD
system and is recommended to be performed by IEC 60034-27 standard before
starting any monitoring session.
Normalization of the test circuit is performed by injecting short-duration current
pulses of a specified magnitude at the machine terminals or as close as possible
to them by means of a reference pulse generator (calibrator) conforming to the
specifications given in IEC 60270. This is to simulate PD pulses as they appear
at the machine terminals during the measurement. The normalization procedure
can only be performed offline.
The ratio between the magnitude of the injected pulse and the magnitude of the
pulse read by the sensor gives the divider factor that estimates the charge the
sensor is going to detect.
With Figure 1-4 on page 21 and Figure 1-5 on page 22, it is possible to describe
the normalization procedure in the following steps:
1. Disconnect the machine from the line.
2. Leave the star point connected (in Figure 1-4 on page 21 the neutral point is
referred to ground but it can also be isolated, delta connected or grounded
by impedance).
3. Connect the OMS 600 to the PD sensors and start the MPD & MI software.
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4. Connect a calibrator (for example, the CAL 542) to one of the phases,
connecting one lead to the relevant phase and the second one to ground
(main grounding of the machine).
Figure 1-3 The CAL 542 charge calibrator
5. Apply the calibrator pulse of chosen value.

6. Acquire the charge pulses in the MPD & MI software.
7. Click Compute in the calibration settings area of the Q tab (see
Figure 1-5 "Snapshot of the normalization function" on page 22) to get the
divider factor.
8. Repeat this procedure for other two phases.
Note: After normalization, disconnect the calibrator from the test object.
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Stator
winding
U PD sensor
Star point
Line
V PD sensor
W PD sensor
Stator core-
frame
Capacitive Inductive
coupler coupler
Figure 1-4 Example of the normalization scheme with the machine star
point connected straight to ground
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The following figure shows a snapshot of the Calibration tab, the standard
pattern acquired during normalization and the normalization pulse (example
coming from a lab test).
Figure 1-5 Snapshot of the normalization function
Caution: Some parameters must be set to ensure optimal operation of the

complete Monitoring System. These parameters have to be set by an
OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH system engineer.
1.6 Cleaning
Warning: Before cleaning the Monitoring System and its accessories, always
disconnect the devices.
To clean the Monitoring System and its accessories, use a cloth dampened with
isopropanol alcohol.
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Operating the Monitoring Server
2 Operating the Monitoring Server

The OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH monitoring server is intended to fulfill
two basic tasks for the Monitoring System, namely to accommodate the
monitoring software suite with its hardware interface and to provide the
operations staff with the user interface.
Easily accessible in various administrative circumstances, the GUI (graphical
user interface) of the monitoring software is a web application. In this way, the
information can be accessed by operators over a network such as Intranet as
well as with directly connected KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) over the locally
installed web browser.
2.1 Put the Monitoring Server into Operation

The monitoring server consists of thoroughly selected components for an x86-64
computer. The computer(s) is/are preconfigured and preinstalled with a
Windows operating system and the monitoring software suite including all
necessary requisites.
We strongly recommend to operate the OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
monitoring server within a LAN (local area network) that provides TCP/IP, DHCP
and DNS to simplify setup, usage and maintaining of the Monitoring System.
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2.1.1 Connect the Monitoring Server

OMS 801 LARGE - The following figure shows the connections of the OMS 801 LARGE -
HP DL380 G7 HP DL380 G7 monitoring server.
Figure 2-1 Rear view of the OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 monitoring
server
Table 2-1 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Connections

Identifier Description
1 PCI slot 5
2 PCI slot 6
3 PCI slot 4
4 PCI slot 2
5 PCI slot 3
6 PCI slot 1
7 Power supply 2
8 Power supply 1
9 USB ports (2)
10 Video port
11 NIC1 1 port
12 NIC1 2 port
13 Mouse port
14 Keyboard port
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Table 2-1 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Connections (continued)

15 Serial port
16 iLO 3 NIC1 port
17 NIC1 3 port
18 NIC1 4 port
1. Network interface card
To connect the monitoring server:

1. Connect the MCU 502 with the USB connectors (9).
2. Connect LAN with the NIC 1 connector (11).
3. Connect LAN with the iLO 3 NIC connector (16).
4. Connect both power supplies (8) and (7).
Note: We strongly recommend to use the KVM over iLO or a remote desktop. If
no company LAN or small installation LAN is available, you can connect the
KVM locally.
5. Connect the KVM (keyboard, video, mouse):
• Connect the video connector (10).
• Connect the USB connectors (9) for the mouse and keyboard. Another
connectors are available on the front panel of the monitoring server.
The following table shows the technical data of the OMS 801 LARGE -
HP DL380 G7 monitoring server.
Table 2-2 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Technical Data

Characteristic Rating
Input
Input voltage 100…240 V AC
Input efficiency 89 % min. at 100 V AC
Input frequency range 50/60 Hz
Input AC current 5.2 A at 100 V AC, 2.1 A at 240 V AC
Output
Output power 460 W
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Table 2-2 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Technical Data (continued)

DC output 19.5 V
Maximum rated VA (Volt-Amp) 524 VA
System
Dimensions (w × d × h) 445.4 × 699.8 × 85.9 mm
OMS 801 MEDIUM The following figure shows the connections of the OMS 801 MEDIUM -
- HP ML110 G7 HP ML110 G7 monitoring server.
Figure 2-2 Rear view of the OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 monitoring
server
Table 2-3 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Connections

1 Kensington lock notch
2 PCIe slot cover retainer latch
3 Slot 1 PCIe2×16
4 Slot 2PCIe2×8
5 Slot 3PCIe2×8
6 Slot 4PCIe2×4
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Table 2-3 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Connections (continued)

7 USB ports (4)
8 iLO3 dedicated LAN port (optional)
9 UUID button
10 RJ-45 Ethernet ports (2)
11 Video port
12 Serial port

1. Connect the MCU 502 with the USB connectors (7).
2. Connect LAN with the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (10).
3. Connect LAN with the iLO (8).
4. Connect both power supplies.
Note: We strongly recommend to use the KVM over iLO or a remote desktop. If
no company LAN or small installation LAN is available, you can connect the
KVM locally.
5. Connect the KVM (keyboard, video, mouse):
• Connect the video connector (11).
• Connect the USB connectors (7) for the mouse and keyboard. Another
connectors are available on the front panel of the monitoring server.
The following table shows the technical data of the OMS 801 MEDIUM -
HP ML110 G7 monitoring server.
Table 2-4 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Technical Data

Input
Input frequency range 50/60 Hz
Output
Output power 460 W
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Table 2-4 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Technical Data (continued)

DC output 19.5 V
Maximum rated VA (Volt-Amp) 524 VA
System
Dimensions (w × d × h) 175.0 × 475.2 × 368.2 mm
OMS 801 SMALL - The following figures show the connections of the OMS 801 SMALL -
HP EliteBook HP EliteBook 8760w monitoring server.
8760w
Left view
Right view
Figure 2-3 Side views of the OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w
monitoring server
Table 2-5 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Side Panel

Connections
1 Security lock slot
2 Vents
3 RJ-45 Ethernet port
4 Video port
5 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port
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Table 2-5 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Side Panel

Connections (continued)
6 USB 3.0 port
7 USB 3.0 port
8 1394a port
9 ExpressCard/54 slot
10 Stereo headphone/line out
11 Stereo microphone/line in
12 USB 2.0 ports (2) (charging port on the left)
13 VGA/external monitor port
14 Smart card reader
15 Upgrade bay (optical drive, additional hard drive, or weight
saver)

1. Connect the MCU 502 with the USB 2.0 connectors (12).
Note: Do not use the ports 6 and 7 because they are not supported by the
MCU 502.
3. Connect the power supply (10).
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Front view
Rear view
Figure 2-4 Front and rear views of the OMS 801 SMALL -
HP EliteBook 8760w monitoring server
Table 2-6 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Front and Rear Panel
Connections and Indicators
1 Wireless-LAN LED indicator
2 Power/standby LED indicator
3 Battery charging LED indicator
4 HDD/ODD activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED indicator
5 Display release latch
6 Secure digital/MMC slot
7 Stereo speakers
8 RJ-11/modem port
9 Vents
10 Power connector
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The following table shows the technical data of the OMS 801 SMALL -
HP EliteBook 8760w monitoring server.
Table 2-7 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Technical Data

Input
Input frequency range 47 Hz…63 Hz
Output
Output power 200 W
DC output 19.5 V
Hold-up time 5 ms at 115 V AC input
Output current limit <16 A,
Overvoltage protection: 29 V max.
automatic shutdown
System
Dimensions (w × d × h) 416.5 × 272.7 × 37.4 (at front) mm
Weight 3.6 kg
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OMS 801 The following figures show the connections of the OMS 801 X-SMALL -
X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p monitoring server.
HP EliteBook
8570p
Right view
Rear view
Figure 2-5 Right and rear views of the OMS 801 X-SMALL -
HP EliteBook 8570p monitoring server
Table 2-8 OMS 801 X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p Connections

1 Stereo headphone/line out
2 Stereo microphone/line in
3 USB 3.0 ports (2)
4 Upgrade bay (optical drive, additional hard drive or weight
saver)
5 RJ-45 Ethernet port
6 Security lock slot
7 RJ-11/modem port (optional)
8 Serial port
9 Power connector
10 Video port

1. Connect the MCU 502 with the USB 3.0 connectors (3).
3. Connect the power supply (9).
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The following table shows the technical data of the OMS 801 X-SMALL -
HP EliteBook 8570p monitoring server.
Table 2-9 OMS 801 X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p Technical Data

Input
Input frequency range 47 Hz…63 Hz
Output
Output power 65 W
DC output 18.5 V
Hold-up time 5 ms at 115 V AC input
Output current limit <11 A,
Overvoltage protection: 29 V max.
automatic shutdown
System
Dimensions (w × d × h) 338.0 × 231.0 × 34.0 (at front) mm
Weight 2.25 kg
2.1.2 Operator Notes

General notes The installed operating system is Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Caution: Do not change the server name. Changing the server name can
cause serious problems.
The web application provided through the OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
monitoring software suite intensively uses services and frameworks installed on
the server. We cannot guarantee that changes done by updates do not have
adverse impacts on software functionality.
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We recommend to operate the monitoring server in a safe network environment

and disregard updates.
Caution: Do not hard reset the server if not necessary. Though the setup is
resistant to database corruption, it is not immune. Unfinished writes might harm
the system (“sync problem”).
Hardware related OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7

notes
Boot:
The boot routine before the operating system boots takes up some time due to
intensive self-tests.
RAID:
• Hardware raid controller is connected with 4 HDDs, configured as 3 devices
building RAID 5 + 1 hotspare device.
• 3 light up HDDs and one dark HDD indicate normal operation
• Refer to the HP Smart Array P410i documentation before changing the
configuration.
OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7
Boot:
The boot routine before the operating system boots takes up some time due to
intensive self-tests.
RAID:
• Hardware raid controller is connected with 4 HDDs, configured as 3 devices
building RAID 5 + 1 hotspare device.
• 3 light up HDDs and one dark HDD indicate normal operation
• Refer to the HP Smart Array P410i documentation before changing the
configuration.
OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w
Power settings:
When used as server, closing the lid will not result in server sleep, hibernation
or shutdown.
OMS 801 X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p
Power settings:
When used as server, closing the lid will not result in server sleep, hibernation
or shutdown.
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2.1.3 Log On to Windows

For performing administrative tasks such as normalization, or if network access
to OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH monitoring web front end is not available,
following user accounts are created:
• Administrator is a user account of the administrator group for managing the
operating system, the monitoring software and other users.
• Operator is a user account with limited permissions. To access the web
application locally, to start and stop the monitoring service or to recalibrate
settings, Administrator credentials are required.
Note: For the logon data, see the separate User Credentials document shipped
with the Monitoring System.
Local KVM Log on to the monitoring server with the given credentials by using connected
Access KVM.
Remote KVM The OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 and OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7
Access monitoring servers are equipped with the iLO Management Engine. If connected
to LAN, the web front end of iLO is accessible with the iLO DNS name labeled
on the server.
Figure 2-6 iLO overview
Besides various server monitoring possibilities, the Remote Console provides

access to the local operating system.
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Remote Desktop All precreated user accounts are allowed to remotely connect to the monitoring
Connection server with proper credentials.
With the use of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), you can access the
Microsoft Terminal Services of the monitoring server by using mstsc.exe
included in the Windows operating system or other RDP clients.
Figure 2-7 Remote access to the Monitoring System
2.2 Start the Monitoring Software

Note: Before starting the monitoring software ensure that the complete
Monitoring System is correctly installed and normalized. Expert knowledge is
needed.
Under normal operating conditions, the monitoring software and the Monitoring
System run always in the background as windows service. Since the acquisition
unit has no control elements, you can start and stop the monitoring process only
by using the shortcuts on the desktop. To start the monitoring software, double-
click the Start Monitoring Server icon on the server desktop.
To stop the monitoring software, double-click the Stop Monitoring Software

icon on the server desktop.
Note: To start and stop the monitoring software, Administrator credentials are
necessary.
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You can verify the status of the system by using the services.msc process (see
the following figure). This is a Windows program called Services. You can
search this program by using the search box under Windows Start Menu.
Figure 2-8 Services window
2.3 Access the Monitoring Software

2.3.1 Access the Monitoring Web Application
The user interface of the monitoring software is a web application which can be
accessed from any web browser with network access to the monitoring server.
You can access the monitoring web application via the URL
http://[servername]/argos/ (depending on the network environment
http://servername.localdomain/argos).
By default the system is delivered with the following two web user accounts:
• Admin is a user account with administrator role. This user account cannot be
deleted. The purpose of this account is the administration of the system.
• Operator is a user account with operator role This user account has limited
administrative permissions and all read permissions. The purpose of this
account is the operation of the system with focus on the monitored asset.
Note: For the logon data, see the separate User Credentials document shipped
with the Monitoring System.
To log on to the monitoring web application, type your logon credentials in the
following webpage.
Figure 2-9 Logging on to the monitoring web application
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By using the web access, detailed information about the monitored system
(current and historical data) can be supervised. With standard web browsers (for
example, Internet Explorer) operators and supervisors can log on to the
Monitoring System from various locations and machines inside the trusted
network.
2.3.2 Access the Monitoring Web Application Locally

The following web browsers are installed on the monitoring server:
• Internet Explorer, version 8 or later
• Mozilla Firefox, version 14.0 or later
The shortcuts are placed on the desktop of the monitoring server.
Figure 2-10 Web browser shortcuts
Double-clicking a shortcut opens the URL http://localhost/argos/ which is the

graphical user interface of the Monitoring System.
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Monitoring Software Argos
3 Monitoring Software Argos

The workspace of the Argos monitoring software is divided into three major parts
as shown in the following figure:
• Header on the top of the GUI (1), see 3.1 "Header" later in this chapter
• Task menu on top of the workspace (2), see 3.2 "Task Menu" on page 41
• Navigation bar and visualization panel (3), see 3.2 "Task Menu" on page 41
Figure 3-1 Argos workspace
In the following sections the elements and parts of the Argos GUI are described
and their effect on the monitoring process is explained.
3.1 Header
The header displays the project/customer and location names. In addition, it
provides access to the user specific system settings.
Figure 3-2 Argos header
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To set the user specific system settings, click Settings in the header to open the
Settings dialog box.
Figure 3-3 Settings dialog box
With Available Values, you can select the values to be displayed in the
visualization panel and with View Default Value, you can select the values to
be displayed in the navigation bar. You can select one or more of the following
values: PD Events, QAvg, QIec and VRms.
Under Language, you can select the language of the Argos GUI.
By clicking Change Password in the navigation bar, you can change the
password.
Figure 3-4 Changing the password
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You must confirm all operations by clicking Save. After that, the system will take
over the changes and continue to operate with the new settings.
Note: In some cases the Monitoring System needs up to one minute to take over
the changes. In this case refresh the GUI in the browser after one minute.
3.2 Task Menu

The Task menu is allocated right below the header and contains the following
items: Assets, Devices, Reporting, and Configuration.
By clicking one of these items, the appropriate tabs with navigation bar and
visualization panel related to Assets (generator or short cable), Devices
(acquisition unit), Reporting (reports), and Configuration (measurement
setting) will appear providing a wide range of settings and configuration options.
Figure 3-5 Task menu
In the following sections all three items/tabs are described in detail.
3.2.1 Assets
The Assets tab provides an overview of the status of all monitored assets and
currently measured values. In the navigation bar on the left site of the Argos
workspace, all assets are listed with asset name (for example, Generator 1,
Generator 2, …) and asset location (for example, G1, G2, …). Next to the asset,
the highest measured value is displayed and colored according to its status:
• Green measured value within the normal range.
• Yellow measured value violates the warning threshold.
• Red measured value violates the alert threshold.
• Grey no value available or value out of date
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Figure 3-6 Assets tab
The red squares with numbers next to the asset name ( 1 ) represent the
number of warnings or alerts registered at this location. The square next to the
Assets tab (Asset 1) gives an overall sum of warnings or alerts registered on
all assets. By clicking on one of these squares, the Alert History table with list
of warnings or alerts will appear.
Figure 3-7 Alert history
The Alert History table shows the names of location alerts, time stamp of
occurrence, alert type and confirmation status of these alerts. All alerts can also
be sorted using these attributes by clicking on the appropriate column name.
You can confirm the alert by clicking Confirm to acknowledge the alert but the
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confirmation does not delete the alert from the database. Since alerts occurring
during a certain time span are summarized, you can see the details related to
these alerts, by clicking the + symbol as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-8 Alert details
You can configure the following features of the Alert History table to get more
information (see also "User Interface" on page 66):
• Number of elements shown on one page of the table defined by the general
setting Default Grid Page Size
• Determine whether the confirmed alerts should be displayed in the table by
using Display Confirmed Alerts
• Date of the displayed alerts by using Display Alerts From Date
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If you expand the table in the visualization panel by clicking the + symbol, you
can see the current values for each measuring point.
Figure 3-9 Current measured quantities for each measuring point

(generators)
Figure 3-10 Current measured quantities for each measuring point (cables)
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By clicking the location name in the navigation bar, a schematic view of the
location and the setup of the Monitoring System and sensors appear in the
visualization panel (see the following figure, green arrow). You can navigate
form one to another location by clicking the location name in the navigation bar
on the left site.
Figure 3-11 Asset view with view ports and links to monitoring trend charts
This figure displays also three view ports showing the newest measured values
for each measurement point (phase) of the particular asset. The table includes
the location name (for example, L1, L2, and L3) and the measured values (for
example, PDEvent, Qiec, and so on).
Figure 3-12 Example of a view port
By clicking Charts, you can display a trend diagram of the values acquired
within the continuous monitoring mode. For usage of this diagram, see
3.3 "Charts and Diagrams" on page 69.
There are two additional buttons on the upper right corner of the visualization
panel: Historical Charts and Alert History. By clicking Alert History, you can
display a list with all warning and alert entries described earlier. By clicking
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Historical Charts, you can display a trend diagram showing the data acquired
during the periodic monitoring mode. For Handling and usage of these
diagrams, see 3.3 "Charts and Diagrams" on page 69.
3.2.2 Devices
The Devices tab provides various monitoring setting options and shows the
measuring configuration of all acquisition units of each channel.
Caution: Misconfiguration of the Devices settings can seriously impact the

measurement and the system performance. Wrong handling may cause
system outage and error. Only the Admin user should make settings on the
Devices tab.
Note: Configurations on the Devices tab are measurement-relevant and should

be changed only in exceptional circumstances.
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The configuration area in the navigation bar is divided into the periodic (red
rectangle) and the continuous measurement setting modes (blue rectangle).
Figure 3-13 Devices tab: configuration of the periodic monitoring mode for
all channels of one device (generators)
The following figure shows the configuration area for cables.
Figure 3-14 Configuration area in the navigation bar (cables)
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After clicking Generator 1 or Cable 1/C1 in the periodic configuration area, the
configurations will be divided into three major areas: Schedules, Rules, and
Configuration:
• Schedules determine how frequently the measurement and data storage
should be performed (for example, every 5 minutes). Click Edit, and then
click the calender symbol to open a schedule setting window for easy
and convenient time setting. You can choose a time-based or calendar-
based selection.
Figure 3-15 Scheduling windows
• Rules determine the threshold observation of measured values and usually

the Rules are related to continuous measurement.
• Configuration determines:
– 3PARD diagram phase 1 sets the name of the unit or channel as data
source for the first axis of the diagram.
source for the second axis of the diagram.
source for the third axis of the diagram.
– Enable 3PARD diagram determines whether the 3PARD processing is
active.
– Image creation determines whether the PRPD diagram will be
generated.
– Enable 3D PRPD creation determines whether the 3D PRPD diagram
will be generated.
– Enable MPD stream recording determines whether the MPD streams
will be recorded.
– Acquisition Time determines the acquisition duration in milliseconds.
You can change and delete the configurations by clicking Edit and Delete
respectively. To add new configurations, click Create.
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These configurations are general for all channels of one measuring location. By
clicking on one channel you can see and/or create individual configurations valid
for this channel only.
Since the bandwidth of the PD frequency-domain filter can differ between the
channels, set this variable for each channel individually as shown in the
following figures.
Figure 3-16 Devices tab: individual configuration of the periodic monitoring

mode for one channel of one device (generators)
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Figure 3-17 Devices tab: individual configuration of the periodic monitoring

mode for one channel of one device (cables)
By clicking in the continuous configuration area, you can access the general
configuration for the continuous monitoring mode with the Schedules, Rules,
and Configuration areas as for the continuous mode. These configurations are
valid for all channels.
Acquisition time has three different configuration types:
• Default: Only one per device, settings apply to all measurements of this
device. Acquisition time must be 0.
• Continuous: Only one per device, settings apply to all continuous
measurements of this device. Acquisition time must be 0.
• Periodic: Multiple configurations per device are possible. Acquisition time
specifies the duration of value acquisition within the periodic measurement.
The periodic configuration is used to accumulate data for histograms like
3 PARD or PRPD.
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Figure 3-18 Devices tab: configuration of the continuous monitoring mode

for all channels (generators)
Figure 3-19 Devices tab: configuration of the continuous monitoring mode

for all channels (cables)
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In analogy to the periodic mode, the configurations of the continuous mode are
individual for each channel. After clicking one channel, you can see and/or
create individual configurations valid for this channel only. You can change and
delete the configurations by clicking Edit and Delete respectively. To add new
configurations, click Create.
Device Error If the Monitoring System and/or an acquisition unit fail(s), a notification sign ( 1 )
appears next to the Device tab.
The notification sign indicates the number of the currently active system errors.
After clicking the notification sign, a table with the error detail history
(Alert History) with the date, time and short description of the current errors will
appear as shown in Figure 3-20 "System and device error history" on page 52.
Since the cause of the malfunctioning of the entire Monitoring System can be
software- or hardware-related, the notification of alerts is divided (see
Figure 3-20 "System and device error history") into:
• System alerts: Weak or no connection between the system components,
server outage or bad performance, software components error (Argos core,
database, web service)
• Device alerts: Outage of one or more acquisition units or channels
As soon as an error is repaired, the sign will vanish and the entry will be removed
from the Alert History table.
Figure 3-20 System and device error history
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The Monitoring System error messages are defined according to the error status
as shown in the following table.
Table 3-1 User and Logon Information

Device…with name…could not be created.
Device…with name…has hardware errors.
Device…with name…stopped working.
Device…with name…could not measure.
Device…with name…could not be started.
Device…with name…could not be stopped.
A system error occurred during a measurement. Please check your system or
contact support.
Connection to Argos core server could not be established.
Current number of threads $(current) exceeds defined maximum of
$(maximum). Suspending schedule queue.
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Independently of whether an error is currently active or not, all system error

entries are saved in an error log under Configuration > System > Log.
Figure 3-21 System log
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3.2.3 Reporting
On the Reporting tab you can export the measured results for a selected time
range and for a selected location. You can save reports in Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word or in pdf format.
The Argos customizable report generator module provides the following
features:
• Remarks
• Time range selection (date from, date until)
• Selection of location for which a report should be generated
• Full support of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and pdf format
• Support of direct printing from the report generator module
Figure 3-22 PD pattern report
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The following figure shows an example of the generated report.
Figure 3-23 Example of a generated report
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3.2.4 Configuration
Caution: Misconfiguration of the Configuration settings can seriously impact
the measurement and the system performance. Wrong handling may cause
system outage and error. Only the Admin user should make settings on the
Configuration tab.
The Configuration tab provides a wide range of settings and configuration

applications (see the following figure). All configuration options available in the
system are displayed in the navigation bar. Configuration covers a wide range
of settings from the topology of the system and measurement configuration up
to the setup of the user interface. Normally all configurations are set up in
advance before the Monitoring System is put into operation. Since any changes
in the configuration script may have a serious impact on the system
performance, the access to this tab is limited to the Admin user only.
Figure 3-24 Configuration tab (generators)
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Figure 3-25 Configuration tab (cables)
In the following sections all configuration domains are explained.

Topology With the Topology configuration you can define the entire monitoring setup.
After clicking each of the following items, the visualization panel will display a
table with an overview of the configured elements. You can change and delete
the elements by clicking Edit and Delete respectively. To add new elements,
click Create at the bottom of the table.
Note: The Operator user does not have access to the topology configuration.
The Topology configuration includes the following items:
• Assets are monitored HV devices, for example, a generator. Enter the name
and type of the assets as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-26 Asset topology
Click Edit to rename and either activate or deactivate an asset (see the following
figure). In case of a shutdown of one or more assets, you can interrupt the data
acquisition on this asset by selecting the Active check box.
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Figure 3-27 Configuration of the asset topology
• Locations represent the position of the sensors on the asset. Possible

locations for rotating machines are winding terminations and the neutral
point (see the following figure).
Figure 3-28 Location topology
Each location must have a type (for example, winding termination) and a name.
A location can be assigned to only one asset.
Figure 3-29 Configuration of the location topology
• Measuring Points are places within a location where sensors are attached.
In case of a 3-phase rotating machine, there are usually three measuring
points, phase windings, which are assigned to one of the phases. Like
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assets and locations each measuring point can be changed, deleted or

temporarily deactivated (see Figure 3-30 "Measuring point type topology" on
page 60). Each measuring point must also have a unique name and a
measuring point type. A measuring point must also be assigned to one
location and to the appropriate phase (see Figure 3-31 "Configuration of the
measuring point type topology" on page 60).
Figure 3-30 Measuring point type topology
Figure 3-31 Configuration of the measuring point type topology
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• Device describes the name and type of the acquisition unit used for
monitoring.
• Channels shows a list with the name, type and number of used channels of
the acquisition units (see the following figure).
Figure 3-32 Topology of all channels of all acquisition units
Again, each channel must have a unique channel number, name, and it has to
be assigned to a particular measuring point (figure 3 26).
Figure 3-33 Configuration of the channels
Measurements With Measurements, you can configure measurements, jobs, schedules and
rules which are the same options as on the Devices tab (see 3.2.2 "Devices" on
page 46). After clicking Configuration, Jobs, Schedules, or Rules in the
navigation bar, the visualization panel will display a table with an overview of the
configured elements. You can change and delete the elements by clicking Edit
and Delete respectively (if permission is granted by the user role). To add new
elements, click Create at the bottom of the table.
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System
Caution: Misconfiguration of the System settings can seriously impact the

system outage and error. Although the Operator user is allowed to access
these settings, it is recommended that only the Omicron and Admin users
change the configuration and settings in this domain.
User
Management
Caution: Misconfiguration of the User Management settings can seriously

impact the measurement and the system performance. Wrong handling may
cause system outage and error. Only the Admin user should make settings in
this domain.
User Management provides functionalities for administrating the user accounts

and user roles. By default, there are three user accounts: Admin, Operator and
Omicron (see the following figure). The first two accounts are reserved for the
customer only. The Omicron user is reserved for system maintenance or update
by OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH.
Figure 3-34 User administration
After clicking Details, a window (see Figure 3-35 "User details" on page 63) with
user details such as email, roles, log and activity protocol will appear.
• Admin user account can be used for setting up and maintaining the system.
• Administrators can be divided into three roles: Administrator, Operator and
User´s Administrator. These roles allow complete configuration control over
the entire system, including creation of new users, resetting the user
passwords, and locking/unlocking the user accounts.
• Omicron user has the same rights and roles as the Admin user but with a
different access account to the system.
• Operator user is a person who works with computers on a daily basis, for
example, the asset system engineer. In general, operators observe the
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measured data, alert and warning logs and system status massages. This
user is allowed to set (edit and delete) the measurement configuration as
described in 3.2.2 "Devices" on page 46 and "Measurements" on page 61,
but is not allowed to configure the system as described in "Topology" on
page 58.
Figure 3-35 User details
To create a new user:

1. In the Users table (see Figure 3-34 "User administration" on page 62), click
Create.
Figure 3-36 Create User dialog box
2. In the Create User dialog box, enter the name (for example, Asset
Engineer), email, and password for the new user. You can also assign a
certain role to the user.
3. Click Save to create the user. If you want to create a new role for this user,
follow the next steps.
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4. In the navigation bar, click Roles.
Figure 3-37 Administrating the roles
5. In the Roles table, click Create.
Figure 3-38 Naming the new role
In the Create Role dialog box, type the role name (for example, PD Engineer),
and then click Save. The new role will appear in the Roles table.
6. In the Roles table, click Settings to set the available values accessible to
this role, for example, QAvg and QIec.
Figure 3-39 Setting the measurement values to the role
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7. In the Users table (see Figure 3-34 "User administration" on page 62), click
Edit next to the new user (Asset Engineer).
Figure 3-40 Assigning a new role to a new user
8. In the Edit Asset Engineer dialog box, select PD Engineer, and then click
Save.
9. In the Users table, click Details next to the new user to see the credentials
of the Asset Engineer user (see the following figure) who is not allowed to
change anything in the system or measurement configuration because the
user account was not added neither to the Operator nor Administrator roles.
This user account is only allowed to see the PD related values, such as QIec
and QAvg.
Figure 3-41 Details of the new user
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User Interface With User Interface, you can configure the layout of the GUI by using the
following elements: Settings, View Templates, and View Ports (see the
following figure).
Figure 3-42 User Interface: Settings
With Settings, the Admin user can configure the user interface such as the
application name and project name displayed in the header.
Available Values define the values to be displayed on the Assets tab.
You can configure the following features of the Alert History (see 3.2.1 "Assets"
on page 41):
• The size of the Alert History table or the number of rows can be configured
by using Default Grid Page Size. The default value is 10.
• Whether the already confirmed alerts should be displayed by using
Display Confirmed Alerts.
• The date since when the alerts should be shown by using
Display Alerts From Date.
Caution: Misconfiguration of the View Templates settings can seriously

impact the measurement and the system performance. Wrong handling may
cause system outage and error. Although the Operator user is allowed to
access these settings, it is recommended that only the Admin user changes the
configuration and settings in this domain.
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View Templates are used to display the appropriate image for a location in the
Assets tab. The Argos GUI supports several types of locations with a particular
view template. You can find the appropriated images under:
C:\[Argos installationfolder]\Web\Content\templates\location\themes\default\
[ViewTemplateName].
In the same folder an image.map must be provided. The image.map is a file
describing how many view ports the image supports.
Caution: Misconfiguration of the View Ports settings can seriously impact the
system outage and error. Although the Operator user is allowed to access
these settings, it is recommended that only the Admin user changes the
configuration and settings in this domain.
With View Ports, you can configure view ports. View ports are areas of an
image in the view template.
View ports
Figure 3-43 View ports
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Measuring points must be connected to a view port as shown in the following

figure, so that the system knows where to display the data from the measuring
point.
Figure 3-44 Measuring point mapping to view port references
Exports With PD Measurements under Exports, you can export the measured values
(QIec, QAvg, Vrms, PDEvents) in CSV format (comma-separated values). CSV file
stores data (numbers and text) in plain text form. As a result, such a file is easily
readable and can be opened by any spreadsheet program.
Figure 3-45 Exports: PD Measurements
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With Locations, you can select which asset data should be exported, and with
From and Until, you can determine the time period of acquired data.
Note: From and Until are related to UTC Coordinated Universal Time which
may have time offset to the local server time.
Once the data is exported and saved to a local hard drive, it can be copied and
post processed with any spreadsheet (see the following figure) or diagram
calculating program (for example, Gnumeric, Microsoft Excel, Lotus, and so on).
Figure 3-46 Exported data view in Microsoft Excel
3.3 Charts and Diagrams

The charts show the history of the measurement scalar data over time in
chronological order. In parallel all diagrams (for example, PRPD) are acquired
which statistically visualize the amount of impulses acquired during one
measurement time duration (for example,1 min).
Since there are two monitoring modes (continuous and periodic), consequently,
there are two kinds of chart diagrams:
• One for the continuous mode showing live data trend in real time
• One for the periodic mode showing historical data trend
To open the Historical Chart view of the periodic monitoring mode, click
Historical Chart on the Asset tab (see Figure 3-11 "Asset view with view ports
and links to monitoring trend charts" on page 45).
To display a trend diagram of values acquired within the continuous monitoring
mode, click Real-time Chart in the relevant view port.
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3.3.1 Continuous Monitoring

With the continuous monitoring task, the scalar values (PD magnitude value and
PD events per second) from all acquisition units are continuously read within the
defined time intervals. The read values are compared (not stored) with defined
threshold levels (warning level, critical level) and the signal lamps on the front
panel are set accordingly. The current values and the signal level status are also
indicated in the web browser.
3.3.2 Periodic Monitoring

With the periodic monitoring task, the scalar values and histograms (for
example, PRPD and 3PARD diagrams) are recorded in a database. The
recorded data can be used to show long-time trending and are available for
investigation by an OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH system engineer.
3.3.3 Real-Time Data Trend – Continuous Monitoring Mode

The real-time data trend view shows the momentary distribution of data of a
single channel in a the history view. By default, four curves are displayed
showing all recorded scalar values on one selected measuring point: QIec, QAvg,
PDEvents and Vrms.
All curves plot their corresponding quantity over time and are updated according
to the configuration, which is normally every 1-2 seconds. Trend curves are
recorded only during the monitoring mode or when a histogram is recorded
manually.
By moving the mouse over the graph, a ruler (linear function) is shown from the
currently selected channel. A ruler is a line for convenient reading of the values
of the curve for a particular time point. The ruler is displayed every time the
mouse curser crosses a curve field. The value at the intersection point of the
ruler and curves is displayed with its associated time point.
Vertical Y-axis labeling is provided for each of the axes where voltage, charge
and impulse quantity are quantified. The horizontal X-axis plots the actual date
and time at which the quantities were measured (see Figure 3-47 "Charts for the
continuous measurement mode").
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The display panel contains all setting elements that control the curve and
visualizations for all values of the selected channel. Display properties, such as
curve and background color can be individually configured.
Figure 3-47 Charts for the continuous measurement mode
You can interrupt constant updating of the chart by clicking Pause in the top-left
corner of the window. Next to this button there is a drop-down menu where you
can select how many values are to be displayed in the diagram; there is a
minimum of 10 or a maximal of 100 points. Next to this menu there is another
drop-down menu where you can select the background color of the diagram
between bright grey and dark grey.
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Below the diagram there is a field with a variety of selection options that control
the graph panel. With Asset, Location, Measuring Point, and Values, you can
determine which curves from each source should be displayed.
You can also display the threshold limit for this location by checking the
Thresholds box and change the color of the curves by clicking the colored box.
Curves can be removed by clicking Remove and added by using Add at any
time (see lower-right corner of the window).
By using the symbols in the top-right corner of the diagram, you can print
the graph or save it as a PNG, SVG or JPEG image. The system sets the name
of the graph according to the time range of the data display.
3.3.4 Historical Data Trend – Periodic Monitoring Mode

Historical data chart shows data which are periodically acquired and saved in
the database. In addition to scalar values, all available diagrams are saved and
can be visualized (see Figure 3-48 "Charts for continuous measurement mode"
on page 73).
The chart diagram shows by default the PD levels measured on each phase of
the selected location over the last 24 hours. In the area below the diagram, you
can select the signal source and the quantity to be displayed by using the
Assets, Locations, Measuring Points, and Values menus. For better clarity,
maximal six curves can be displayed in one graph area.
In addition to the check boxes with predefined time ranges (2h, 8h, 24h, …1y)
you can also select any other time window for the data trend using the standard
time selection options shown in the following figure.
By using the two slider cursors below the diagrams, you can zoom into a
particular diagram area of interest.
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You can also zoom into a particular area of the diagram using the drag and drop
function. To do this, draw a rectangle by clicking and dragging the mouse across
the desired area of the screen. The selected area will be displayed in an
enlarged view.
The ruler function is also implemented in the trend view and appears every time
the mouse curser crosses a curve field.
Figure 3-48 Charts for continuous measurement mode
To show the diagrams (PRPD, 3PARD, 3D PRPD), you can click one of the dots
in the desired time stamp in the curve. You can also select different diagrams
and change and adapt its resolution.
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Figure 3-49 Diagram/histogram selection
Each diagram can be printed and saved in different formats as described earlier
in this chapter by clicking the symbol in upper-right corner of the diagram
window.
The system sets the name of the diagram according to the diagram type, asset,
location and measuring point name and the time stamp of the diagram
acquisition. PNG is the default format of the saved diagram.
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3.4 Backup
In order to recover recorded data and system configuration after system failure
(for example, server hard disk failure), it is important to store different files and
folders in a secure location outside the Argos server. This can be accomplished
be using either a portable hard disk connected via USB interface or a direct
network connection.
3.4.1 Database
Database backups are created each night and backups older than two days are
removed automatically. The database backup contains all measured data and
the Argos software configuration. It is strongly recommended to create an
external copy of the database backup on a regular basis.
Figure 3-50 Database backup location
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3.4.2 MPD & MI Configuration

The MPD & MI configuration file stores internal settings of the MPD & MI
software according to the condition of the on-site PD measurements. The
MPD & MI configuration changes only if the MPD & MI software is configured.
Figure 3-51 MPD & MI configuration location
3.4.3 Argos Configuration

The Argos software configuration file contains the internal Argos configuration
data, the latest binaries and additional customer specific data. The Argos
software configuration changes during software updates only.
Figure 3-52 Argos configuration location
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System Components
4 System Components
4.1 Monitoring Server
The monitoring server runs the monitoring software Argos and provides
configuration and control features for setting the Monitoring System parameters
according to the specific needs of the monitored high-voltage equipment. For
detailed information, see 2.1.1 "Connect the Monitoring Server" on page 24.
The technical data of the monitoring server depends on the server hardware life
cycle and customer demand. The main differentiation is explained in
2.1.1 "Connect the Monitoring Server" on page 24.
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OMS 600 Module
4.2 OMS 600 Module

The OMS 600 module acquires the PD events in three channels. The data
coming from the OMS 600 module can be visualized, recorded and stored for
further processing.
The following figure shows the functional units of the three-channel OMS 600
module.
Figure 4-1 The OMS 600 module
Table 4-1 The OMS 600 Functional Units

Position Description
1 Thermal cut-off protection
2 PD sensor cable
3 Power cable, for example, ÖLFLEX® ROBUST 200
(PG16 clamping range 9…14 mm or PG M16×1.5 clamping
range 4.5…10 mm)
4 Fiber-optic cable (PG16 clamping range 9…14 mm)
5 Splice module
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Table 4-1 The OMS 600 Functional Units (continued)

6 PD synchronisation (AC power) can be connected to the
V channel
7 PCB terminal block L1, N, PE
8 Internal protection fuse
9 External fuse (T1AH 250 V 5×20 mm)
The OMS 600 module includes the following further features:

• Terminal block for connecting the power cable
• Overvoltage protection
• Input power fuse and 12 V DC fuse
• Thermal switch
The following figure shows the connectors and operating controls of the
OMS 600 module.
Figure 4-2 The front panel of the OMS 600 module
Table 4-2 The OMS 600 Connectors and Operation Controls

1 Fiber-optic connectors for connecting the MCU 502 unit
2 Fiber-optic connectors for connecting to the next OMS 600
module
3 LEDs
4 Power connector 12 V DC
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Each acquisition unit is equipped with two LEDs for displaying the unit’s status.
The red LED indicates both the power supply status and the status of the fiber-
optic link. A flashing red LED indicates that the acquisition unit is powered and
ready to be connected to the computer. If the acquisition unit is connected to a
computer and the computer is running the MPD & MI software, the red LED
stops flashing and instead remains continuously on. This indicates that the
acquisition unit has a good connection to the computer and that it can receive
data on the fiber-optic link.
As soon as the computer has detected and configured all connected acquisition
units, the green LED on each unit turns on. This indicates that the acquisition
unit is ready to perform measurements.
4.2.1 Splice Module

Splice module includes a splice holder and a splice cassette for different fiber-
optic cables. With this splice module you can splice ST pigtales to connect to a
MPD device or to use it as a splice box to connect to another OMS 600 module.
Figure 4-3 The splice module
The following tables show the technical data of the splice module
Table 4-3 Technical Data of the Splice Module

Characteristic Description/Rating
Position 1 Wrapping fixture diameter 37…80 mm
Position 2 Splice holder 2×6 pcs,
diameter 3.8 mm
Position 3 Shrinkable splice protection
Fiber type Multimode (MM)
Dimensions (w × d × h) 85 mm × 85 mm × 65 mm
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4.2.2 Technical Data

The following tables show the technical data of the OMS 600 functional units.
Table 4-4 Technical Data of the OMS 600 Module

Fiber-optic network
Network segments Up to 2 km in length
Cables Duplex multi-mode ST optical fibers
50/125 µm, near infrared (820 nm)
Connectors
Fiber-optic ST fiber-optic connectors
Input Coaxial cable for low-frequency
voltage input (V) and high-frequency
partial discharge detect input (PD)
System
Operating temperature –25 ºC…+55 ºC
Storage temperature –25 ºC…+70 ºC
Protection class IP65 (standard)
Internal pollution degree 2
Rated operating altitude <2000 m
Dimensions (w × d × h) 320 mm × 320 mm × 120 mm
Weight 8.8 kg
Input
Nominal voltage ~100 VAC…240 VAC, 40 VA, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Current Max. 0.4 A
PCB terminal block L1, N, PE
Conductor cross-section solid 1…6 mm2/17…10 AWG
Conductor cross-section stranded 1…6 mm2/17…10 AWG
Stripping length 10 mm
External fuse T1AH 250 V 5×20 mm
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Table 4-5 Technical Data of the OMS 600 Acquisition Unit (3 Channels)
System noise <15 fC
Maximum double pulse resolution <200 ns
Maximum pulse rate 1.5×106 pulses/s
per fiber-optic network
PD event resolution <2 ns
Time domain
Integration range 100 ns…8 µs
Frequency domain
Center frequency 0 Hz…32 MHz free adjustable
Bandwidth (standard) 9 kHz, 40 kHz, 100 kHz, 160 kHz,
300 kHz, 650 kHz, 1 MHz, 1.5 MHz
Bandwidth (with broadband filters) 9 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz,
1 MHz, 3 MHz
V input
Frequency range 0 Hz…4.3 kHz
Impedance 1 µF//1 MΩ
Voltage 33 Vrms (max.)
Dynamic range 102 dB
PD input
Frequency range 0 Hz…20 MHz
Impedance 50 Ω
Voltage 10 Vrms (max.)
Dynamic range 132 dB (overall)
70 dB (per input range)
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Table 4-6 Technical Data of the OMS 600 Board

Input
Internal fuse T3.15A 500V 6.3×32mm (L1 and L2)
Voltage range ~100 VAC…240 VAC, 40 VA, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Output
PCB mounting PMAS15 S12
Output voltage 12 V DC
Output current 1.2 A
Thermal switch (bimetal) 75 ºC±5 K (open)
Fuse Internal: F1.25AL 250V 5×20mm
Efficiency ≥ 81%1
Voltage accuracy ≤ ±2%
Temperature coefficient 0.01%/K
Overload protection/Short circuit Continuous
Insulation (primary/secondary) 3.3 kV AC
Insulation resistance >1 GΩ
Temperature
Operating –25 ºC…+70 ºC
Storage –45 ºC…+85 ºC
PD synchronisation to AC input
Voltage <2 V
Plug BNC
1. Nominal input voltage = 230 V AC
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OMS 600 Module
4.2.3 PCB Mounting Technical Drawing and Mounting Instruction

The following figure shows the drilling template for the OMS 600 module.
Figure 4-4 The drilling template for the OMS 600 module
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Table 4-7 Drilling Template Description

1 Drillings (D22.8) determined for cable glands (PG16)
2 Grounding screw M6
3 Fuse holder
4 External mounting set
5 Drilling pattern for mounting with external mounting set
6 Drilling pattern for mounting with internal mounting set
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OMS 600 Module
4.2.4 OMS 600 Module Mounting Instructions

Warning: OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH strongly advises to always
switch off, or disconnect and ground the monitored high-voltage asset before
accessing any of the installed Monitoring System elements.
Installation of the Monitoring System must be done by qualified electrical

workers according to the local rules and laws.
Before making any connections to a monitored high-voltage asset, always
observe the five safety rules:
• Disconnect completely.
• Secure against reconnection.
• Verify that the installation is dead.1
• Carry out grounding and short-circuiting.
• Provide protection against adjacent live parts.
To mount the OMS 600 module, proceed as follows:
1. Prepare the OMS 600 set and the following mounting tools:
• Slotted screwdriver 0.6×3.5 mm
• Cross screwdriver PZ1 (5 mm)
• Flat wrenches 19 mm, 20 mm 21 mm, 27 mm, 30 mm
1. According to EN 50110-1, Chapter 6 "Working Procedures"
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2. Take the drilling template for wall mounting ready to hand.
3. Remove the caps and fix the fiber-optic cable.
4. Wrap the fiber-optic cable around the splice module, connect the OMS 600
module, and then fix the fiber-optic cable with a cable tie to the splice module.
Note: The fiber-optic connection to the OMS 600 module is system specific.
For more information, see the Fiber-Optic Plan shipped with the Monitoring
System.
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OMS 600 Module
5. Fix the PD sensor cable with the flat wrenches 19 mm and 20 mm to the
OMS 600 housing.
6. Connect and fix the PD sensor cable to the PD channel.

Note: Claws of the grounding nut to the housing.
7. Fix the power cable to the OMS 600 with the flat wrenches 19 mm, 20 mm,
27 mm and 30 mm.
Warning: Observe the safety instructions and safety rules (see "Safety
Instructions" on page 11).
Power cable*
Fiber-optic inlet
Fiber-optic outlet
Power cable*
*For example, ÖLFLEX® ROBUST 200 (PG16 clamping range 9…14 mm or PG M16×1.5
clamping range 4.5…10 mm)
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8. Connect the power cable to the PCB terminal block with the slotted
screwdriver 0.6×3.5 mm.
Warning: Observe the safety instructions and safety rules (see "Safety
Instructions" on page 11).
Note: Fix the power cable with the zip tie as shown in the figure.
9. Fix the grounding cable to the OMS 600 housing with the cross screwdriver
PZ1 (5 mm).
10.Close the OMS 600 housing with the cross screwdriver PZ1 (5 mm).
Note: Ensure that the gasket is intact and in place.
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MCT 110 High-Frequency Current Transformer
4.3 MCT 110 High-Frequency Current Transformer

The MCT 110 is a high-frequency current transformer (HFCT) for decoupling of
PD signals from the monitored asset. The MCT 110 HFCT is designed for
permanent installation on the high-voltage equipment such as cables.
The MCT 110 cannot be used as a mechanical support stressed by other
mechanical forces except by its own weight.
The MCT 110 have no significant own dielectric strength between primary
winding (cable feed-through) and signal output, unless there is a defined value
in the data sheet.
The installed coaxial measuring cable (50 Ω) between the MCT 110 and the
measurement system should not disturb the electrical field of the insulation
system.
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The MCT 110 HFCT is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-5 The MCT 110 high-frequency current transformer
4.3.1 Characteristics
The main characteristics of the MCT 110 HFCT include:
• Very high sensitivity and therefore a very good signal-to-noise-ratio
• Big inner hole for large ground connections
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The following figure shows the frequency response of the MCT 110 HFCT.
Figure 4-6 Frequency response of the MCT 110 HFCT
The following table shows the technical data of the MCT 110 HFCT.
Table 4-8 Technical Data of the MCT 110 HFCT

Frequency range 80 kHz…5 MHz
Inner hole dimensions 47 × 57 mm/1.9 × 2.2 inch
Outer dimensions 110 × 120 × 55 mm/
4.3 × 4.7 × 2.2 inch
Ferrite core One piece
Connector TNC ( incl. BNC adapter)
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4.4 MCT 120 High-Frequency Current Transformer

High-frequency current transformers (HFCT) are designed to pick up partial
discharge signals from easily accessible positions and at a safe distance from
high voltages. The MCT 120 is primarily intended for use on ground
connections.
The MCT 120 cannot be used as a mechanical support stressed by other
mechanical forces except by its own weight.
The MCT 120 have no significant own dielectric strength between primary
winding (cable feed-through) and signal output, unless there is a defined value
in the data sheet.
The installed coaxial measuring cable (50 Ω) between the MCT 120 and the
measurement system should not disturb the electrical field of the insulation
system.
The MCT 120 is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-7 The MCT 120 high-frequency current transformer
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The main characteristics of the MCT 120 include:
• Clamp-on construction enabling installation without opening the (ground)
connection
• Very high sensitivity and therefore a very good signal-to-noise-ratio
• Big inner hole for large ground connections

The following figure shows the frequency response of the MCT 120.
0 mm gap
0.2 mm gap
0.4 mm gap
0.6 mm gap
Figure 4-8 Frequency response of the MCT 120 (typical transfer function)
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The following table shows the technical data of the MCT 120.
Table 4-9 Technical Data of the MCT 120

Transfer impedance 21.2 mV/mA @ 400 kHz (0 mm gap)
Peak sensitivity –7.4 dB @ 400 kHz (0 mm gap)
Operation frequency range (–6 dB)
0 mm 100 kHz…25 MHz
0.2 mm 200 kHz…25 MHz
Gap
0.4 mm 300 kHz…25 MHz
0.6 mm 350 kHz…25 MHz
Passband ripple <1.5 dB
Saturation current level (rms) (max. RF impulse reduction <10%)
0 mm >15 A
0.2 mm >40 A
Gap
0.4 mm >65 A
0.6 mm >90 A
Operating temperature –30 ºC…+100 ºC/–22 ºF…+212 ºF
UL class UL94V-0
Resistance Outdoor–oil, UV, salt spray
Protection class IP67
Outer dimensions 114 mm × 154 mm × 62 mm/
4.5 inch × 6.1 inch × 2.4 inch
Diameter (inner hole) ~53.5 mm/2.1 inch
Weight 1.2 kg/2.65 lb
Color Black
Case material Polycarbonate-Siloxane
Separable core Yes
Connector location Side
Connector TNC 50 Ω female
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MCC 112 Coupling Capacitor
4.5 MCC 112 Coupling Capacitor

The MCC 112 is a coupling capacitor for decoupling of PD signals from the
monitored asset. The MCC 112 coupling capacitor is designed for permanent
installation on the high-voltage equipment such as rotating machines.
The MCC 112 coupling capacitor is shown in the following figure.
HV connector
M12 cap nut
TNC connector
Ground
M6 bolt
Figure 4-9 The MCC 112 coupling capacitor
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The main characteristics of the MCC 112 coupling capacitor include:
• Decoupling of PD pulses at safe grounding connections
• Very good signal-to-noise ratio due to the high sensitivity of the MCC 112
• Overvoltage protection at the sensor output (TNC plug)

The following figure shows the frequency response of the MCC 112 coupling
capacitor.
Figure 4-10 FFT of 10 pC (PD factor at 1 MHz/300 kHz is 1.1)
The following table shows the technical data of the MCC 112 coupling capacitor.
Table 4-10 Technical Data of the MCC 112 Coupling Capacitor

Construction Indoor post insulator
Material Epoxy resin
Mounting Vertical or horizontal
Nominal voltage (L-E) 12 kV
Nominal capacitance ~2.4 nF
Internal PD <2 pC
Overvoltage protection 90 V
Integrated surge arrester 90 V for signal output
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Table 4-10 Technical Data of the MCC 112 Coupling Capacitor (continued)
Connector TNC
High-voltage side connection M12 cap nut
Additional grounding M6 knurled screw
Overall height 250 mm
Diameter 150 mm
Weight 4.5 kg
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4.6 MCC 124 Coupling Capacitor

The MCC 124 is a coupling capacitor for decoupling of PD signals from the
monitored asset. The MCC 124 coupling capacitor is designed for permanent
installation on the high-voltage equipment such as rotating machines.
The MCC 124 coupling capacitor is shown in the following figure.
HV connector
M12 cap nut
TNC connector
Ground
M6 bolt
Figure 4-11 The MCC 124 coupling capacitor
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The main characteristics of the MCC 124 coupling capacitor include:
• Decoupling of PD pulses at safe grounding connections
• Very good signal-to-noise ratio due to the high sensitivity of the MCC 124
• Overvoltage protection at the sensor output (TNC plug)

The following figure shows the frequency response of the MCC 124 coupling
capacitor.
Figure 4-12 FFT of 10 pC (PD factor at 1 MHz/300 kHz is 1.1)
The following table shows the technical data of the MCC 124 coupling capacitor.
Table 4-11 Technical Data of the MCC 124 Coupling Capacitor

Construction Indoor post insulator
Material Epoxy resin
Mounting Vertical or horizontal
Nominal voltage (L-E) 24 kV
Nominal capacitance 1.1 nF
Internal PD <2 pC
Overvoltage protection 90 V
Integrated surge arrester 90 V for signal output
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Table 4-11 Technical Data of the MCC 124 Coupling Capacitor (continued)
Connector TNC
High-voltage side connection M12 cap nut
Additional grounding M6 knurled screw
Overall height 250 mm
Diameter 150 mm
Weight 4.5 kg
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MCU 502 Controller
4.7 MCU 502 Controller

The MCU 502 fiber-optic controller serves as a fiber-optic to USB 2.0 protocol
converter.
4.7.1 Overview
The MCU 502 controller is shown in the following figure.
Blue LED
Figure 4-13 Front and rear views of the MCU 502 fiber-optic controller
The MCU 502 controller is equipped with a blue LED that indicates the status of
the controller. When the LED lights continuously, the controller is connected to
a computer, has good power, and has been configured for use on the computer.
A flashing LED indicates a hardware or software problem with the MCU 502
controller or the connected computer. In this case, contact OMICRON Energy
Solution GmbH technical support.

The following table shows the technical data of the MCU 502 controller.
Table 4-12 Technical Data of the MCU 502 Controller

Connectors 1 × USB 2.0
2 × fiber-optic network (600 series)
Indicators 1 × LED
Temperature
Operating 0 ºC…+55 ºC
Dimensions (w × d × h) 110 × 180 × 28 mm
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CAL 542 Charge Calibrator
4.8 CAL 542 Charge Calibrator

With the CAL 542 charge calibrator you can normalize the PD Monitoring
System according to the IEC 60270 norm. The aim of the calibration is to verify
that a measuring system is able to measure the specified PD magnitude
correctly. By normalizing the measuring system in the complete test circuit, you
can determine the scale factor k for the measurement of the apparent charge.
As the capacitance Ca of the test object affects the circuit characteristics, each
new test object should be normalized, unless tests are made on a series of
similar objects with capacitance values within ±10% of the mean values.
The following figure shows the CAL 542 charge calibrator.
Figure 4-14 The CAL 542 charge calibrator
4.8.1 Battery
The CAL 542 charge calibrator is powered by a 9 V lithium battery. The battery’s
lifetime (under ordinary conditions) is more than 10 years. If the CAL 542
displays Low Bat, you must replace the battery. You can replace the original
battery with a new one of type PP3-Lithium or IEC-6LR61-Lithium or
ANSI-1604LC.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the silicone covers of the CAL 542 by shifting them outward.
2. Remove the four screws on the front panel, and then remove the front panel.
3. Remove the upper two screws on the rear panel, and then remove the rear
panel.
4. Remove the top cover of the CAL 542.
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5. Disconnect the battery and dispose of properly.

6. Connect the new battery to the battery contacts.
7. Place the felt pad on the top of the battery.
8. Put the top cover on the CAL 542.
9. Fix the front panel by tightening the four screws.
10.Fix the rear panel by tightening the two screws.
11.Fit the silicone covers on the front and back of the CAL 542.
If you need help, contact the OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH technical
support.

The following table shows the technical data of the CAL 542 charge calibrator.
Table 4-13 Technical Data of the CAL 542 Charge Calibrator

Pulse Charge
Version A 0.1 pC…10 pC
Version B 1 pC…100 pC
Version C 10 pC…1000 pC
Version D 0.1 nC…10 nC
Pulse frequency 300 Hz
Pulse rise time <4 ns
Temperature
Operating 0 ºC…+55 ºC
Power Supply
Lithium battery 9 V, 1.2 Ah
Lifetime >10 years
Dimensions (w × d × h) 110 × 180 × 28 mm
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Troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Problems with the System
5.1.1 Problems at System Startup
The monitoring server does not start at all:
• Make sure that the power cable of the monitoring server is properly
connected.
• If the problem persists, contact the OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
technical support (see "Support" on page 115).
At system startup no acquisition unit is recognized or some acquisition units are
not recognized by the Monitoring System:
• Make sure that the power at the lost acquisition unit is properly connected
and switch on. The power is on if the LEDs inside the OMS 600 is flashing
red or lights permanently green. For more Information, see 4.2 "OMS 600
Module" on page 79.
• If the units are still powered but the LEDs are off check the power of the
primary switcher. The output voltage is supplied with 12 V DC voltage.
• If the 12 V DC supply is active the acquisition unit is defective and must be
replaced. Contact the OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH technical support
(see "Support" on page 115).
• If the 12 V DC voltage is not available and the supply power is on the fuse
or the primary switcher is defective.
• Check the fiber-optic network and the connection from the MCU 502
controller and the connection from the OMS 600 acquisition units to the
following lost acquisition unit.
• If the acquisition units are working restart the Monitoring System or the
OMICRON Monitoring Services and follow the steps described in 2.2 "Start
the Monitoring Software" on page 36.
You cannot log on to the system:
If you entered three times a wrong user name or password the logon is blocked
for several minutes. Wait and then try again with correct user name and
password.
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5.1.2 Problems During Normal System Operation

The monitoring software does not work correctly or stops responding:
• If the acquisition units are not working restart the OMICRON Monitoring
Services and follow the steps described in 2.2 "Start the Monitoring
Software" on page 36.
• If the software problem persists, contact OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH
technical support (see "Support" on page 115).
For information about the server hardware, see the HP website
http://www.hp.com.
5.1.3 Hard Disk Failure

If the raid controller detects a failure on one of the system disks, the tray icon
changes from to . To repair the failure:
1. Right-click on the icon, and then click Open Application to launch the
control software.
2. The control software shows which disk is still in operation and which disk
failed. Replace the defective disk by a new one of the same size and brand.
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Troubleshooting
3. After you replaced the defective disk and restarted the system the control
software detects that still one disk is missing but a new one is available.
4. In the Current Status dialog box, click Volume0: Degraded

Rebuild to another disk.
5. In the Rebuild Volume dialog box, click the Rebuild button to start the
rebuild process.
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5.2 Problems with the Monitoring Software

If a device error persists and all hardware components of the system are working
(acquisition units, sensors, power supply and all signal and fiber-optic cables
and patches) proceed as follows:
1. Stop the monitoring service by double-clicking the
Stop Monitoring Software icon on the desktop (see 2.2 "Start the
Monitoring Software" on page 36.)
Note: To stop the monitoring software, Administrator credentials are
necessary.
2. After that, start the Task Manager to verify whether the process
mpd_mi.exe is inactive. If the process is still active stop the process by
clicking the End Process button on the lower-right corner of the
Task Manager window.
Figure 5-1 Task Manager window with the mpd_mi.exe process
3. Double-click the Start Monitoring Server icon on the server desktop to

start the monitoring software. After a few minutes the monitoring software
should start working normally.
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Support
Support
When you are working with our products we want to provide you with the
greatest possible benefits. If you need any support, we are here to assist you!
24/7 Technical Support – Get Support

www.omicron.at/support
www.omicronusa.com/support
At our technical support hotline, you can reach well-educated technicians for all
of your questions. Around the clock – competent and free of charge.
Make use of our 24/7 international technical support hotline:
Americas: +1 713 830-4660 or +1 800-OMICRON
Asia-Pacific: +852 3767 5500
Europe / Middle East / Africa: +43 59495 4444
Additionally, you can find our Service Center or Sales Partner closest to you at
www.omicron.at or www.omicronusa.com.
Customer Area – Stay Informed

www.omicron.at/customer
www.omicronusa.com/customer
The customer area on our website is an international knowledge exchange
platform. Download the latest software updates for all products and share your
own experiences in our user forum.
Browse through the knowledge library and find application notes, conference
papers, articles about daily working experiences, user manuals and much more.
OMICRON Academy – Learn More

www.omicron.at/academy
www.omicronusa.com/academy
Learn more about your product in one of the training courses offered by the
OMICRON Academy.
OMICRON electronics GmbH, Oberes Ried 1, 6833 Klaus, Austria, +43 59495
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Index
Index M
MCC 112 coupling capacitor 17, 18, 99–101
MCC 124 coupling capacitor 17, 18, 103–105
Numerics MCU 502 controller 17, 18, 107–108
monitoring
3D PRPD 48, 73 continuous 45, 50, 70
3PARD 15, 48, 70, 73 periodic 46, 70, 72
monitoring server 15, 16, 17, 18, 23–34, 37, 38, 77,
C 111
monitoring software 15, 17, 18, 36–38, 39–76, 112,
cable 114
fiber-optic 114 MPD & MI software 19, 76, 81
FO-MM 17, 18
grounding 17, 18
power 17, 18, 111 O
sensor 17, 18 OMS 600 acquisition unit 17, 18, 79–90
triaxial 15
CAL 542 charge calibrator 109–110
P
F partial discharge 9
patch panel 15, 16, 17, 18
fiber-optic power cable 17, 18, 111
cable 114 PRPD 48, 69, 70, 73
network 15, 111
FO-MM cable 17, 18
S
G safety
instructions 12
grounding cable 17, 18 internal 12
standards 12
I safety rules 11
sensor cable 17, 18
iLO 25, 27, 35 server cabinet 15, 16
short cable links 18
standards
K safety 12
system startup 111
KVM 23, 25, 27, 35
L T
triaxial cable 15
limitation of liability 7
logon 35, 37, 53, 111
U
USB interface 16, 75
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Operation Manual for Rotating Machine

Manual Version: MONSYSGEN.ENU.6

3.3.1 Continuous Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.2 Problems with the Monitoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Using This Manual

Warning: Personal injury or death of the operating staff or

Principle Use According to Regulations

Operator Qualifications and Safety Standards

Safety Rules for the Installation

Warning: OMICRON Energy Solution GmbH strongly advises to always

1. According to EN 50110-1, Chapter 6 "Working Procedures"

1 The Monitoring System

1.2 Functional Description

1.3 Monitoring System Design for Rotating Machines

Figure 1-1 The Monitoring System on four generators

The following table lists the Monitoring System components.

Table 1-1 The Monitoring System Components

1.4 Monitoring System Design for Short Cable Links

Figure 1-2 The Monitoring System on three short cable links

The following table lists the Monitoring System components.

Table 1-2 The Monitoring System Components

1.5 Normalization Procedure

Figure 1-3 The CAL 542 charge calibrator

5. Apply the calibrator pulse of chosen value.

Figure 1-5 Snapshot of the normalization function

Caution: Some parameters must be set to ensure optimal operation of the

2 Operating the Monitoring Server

2.1 Put the Monitoring Server into Operation

2.1.1 Connect the Monitoring Server

Table 2-1 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Connections

Table 2-1 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Connections (continued)

To connect the monitoring server:

Table 2-2 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Technical Data

Table 2-2 OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7 Technical Data (continued)

Table 2-3 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Connections

Table 2-3 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Connections (continued)

To connect the monitoring server:

Table 2-4 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Technical Data

Table 2-4 OMS 801 MEDIUM - HP ML110 G7 Technical Data (continued)

Table 2-5 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Side Panel

Table 2-5 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Side Panel

To connect the monitoring server:

Table 2-7 OMS 801 SMALL - HP EliteBook 8760w Technical Data

Table 2-8 OMS 801 X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p Connections

To connect the monitoring server:

Table 2-9 OMS 801 X-SMALL - HP EliteBook 8570p Technical Data

2.1.2 Operator Notes

We recommend to operate the monitoring server in a safe network environment

Hardware related OMS 801 LARGE - HP DL380 G7

2.1.3 Log On to Windows

Figure 2-6 iLO overview

Besides various server monitoring possibilities, the Remote Console provides

Figure 2-7 Remote access to the Monitoring System

2.2 Start the Monitoring Software

To stop the monitoring software, double-click the Stop Monitoring Software

Figure 2-8 Services window

2.3 Access the Monitoring Software

Figure 2-9 Logging on to the monitoring web application

2.3.2 Access the Monitoring Web Application Locally

Figure 2-10 Web browser shortcuts

Double-clicking a shortcut opens the URL http://localhost/argos/ which is the

3 Monitoring Software Argos

Figure 3-1 Argos workspace