CASSINI
The Leading Online Monitoring System for Medium & High Voltage (MV/HV) Grid Asset Health Monitoring and Proactive Fault Alerts
Systems's description
The CASSINI System provides permanent online multidimensional sensing capabilities that enable ongoing monitoring and analysis of MV/HV networks.
CASSINI implements a number of sensing modalities for advanced analytics, including data fusion, that provide in-depth network clarity. The system detects, predicts, locates, and alerts to future faults with minimum false alarms, enabling prevention of unexpected outages.
A range of parameters are monitored including 3-phase voltage and current sensing (similar to IEEE 1159, IEC 61000-4-30 Class A – with additional analytics), cable shield current behavior, and partial discharge activity.
The system also checks reflectometry and spectral impedance via unique Radio Frequency Analysis (RFA) technology developed in-house by CONINT for localization.
CASSINI integrates with the customer’s power network via a high-resolution sensing suite including: (1) voltage inputs via a variety of options such as existing voltage transformers or capacitive tap; (2) current sensing through existing current transformers or Rogowski coils; (3) shield currents, partial discharge, and reflectometry monitoring enabled using the Direct Shield Coupler (DiSC) – the company’s proprietary, patent pending, dedicated sensor placed over the shield of the cable.
Benefits
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Allows comprehensive online visibility & clarity regarding electrical network health
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Alerts to potential network failures with minimum false alarms
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Enables thorough understanding of events & implications
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Helps to prevent significant damage
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Increases network reliability
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Reduces fault recovery time
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Decreases maintenance expenses
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Small footprint: 15 cm x 21 cm x 5 cm; 0.4 kg
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Easy to install and operate
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Integrates with customer systems such as SCADA, DMS, GMS, etc. - or operates as a standalone system
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Customizable configurations available