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Contents
About company.....................................................................2
OHL Fault Indicators Range...................................................3
Lodestar IKZ-V1........................................................................4
Lodestar IKZ-V2........................................................................4
Lodestar CL25..........................................................................5
Lodestar CL2............................................................................5
Lodestar CL0.5.........................................................................6
Technical characteristics.......................................................7
Solutions for Remote Monitoring............................................8
Communication unit Lightbox...............................................8
Communication unit Smartbox.............................................8
Remote Сontrol.......................................................................9
Cable Fault Locator IKZ-K4...................................................10
Cable Fault Locator A-Signal...............................................11
KOMORSAN monitoring software........................................12
OLTC Position Monitors UP....................................................13
OLTC Controllers UP 100 and UP 200...................................14
Transformer Tap Sensors DP.................................................15
Tap Sensor DP-3.....................................................................15
Tap Sensor DP-4.....................................................................16
Tap Sensor DP-5.....................................................................16
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About company
A3 Group consists of three companies, within developing and deploying smart grid diagnostics
and automation systems. A cooperation providing you with simple solutions in terms of the
power system reliability enhancement.
A3 Group has a wide experience within the energy segments, covering design, construction,
manufacturing, installation and service. In close cooperation with the customers, our engineers
provide optimal solutions that satisfy the requirements from generating and distributive power
organizations. Our engineers graduated from the best universities of the country.
Our products meet the highest quality requirements. We have own research and development
department, SMD assembly lines, testing and measuring equipment, mechanical production
facility and other manufacturing lines. The worldwide distribution is covered by highly qualified
sales force and trade agents. Our main distributor is switzerland's company Streamer AG -
www.streamer-electric.com.
A3 Group provides integrated monitoring systems for the overhead lines and underground
power cableswhich are user friendly and include various application modules. This solutions
greatly simplify a control engineer's work. Our devices operates in networks with isolated,
compensated and solidlygrounded neutral.
For reliable operation of equipment of power substations we provide OLTC Position Monitors
and OLTC Controllers. Our devices can work together with extremely large range of the On-
Load Tap Changers and can be used anywhere. Using our devices you can get position
information and control OLTC electrical drives under automatic regulation of power
transformers transformation ratio.
Our devices have European certificates of quality and are tested for steady work in difficult
conditions in Russian and Swiss laboratories. Our solutions realize technologies of the future to
make your energy really reliable and effective.
Our solutions help to increase reliability of resource companies’ power grids where every
minute of equipment downtime bears considerable losses. We implemented our systems in
the oil, gas and gold mining companies. Modern resource processing enterprises, for example,
steel factories and refineries with its own power grids, also use our equipment for transformer
substations and cable lines monitoring.
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OHL Fault Indicators Range
Product Features of Lodestar
Range:
• 6 kV to 70 kV line voltage
• High sensitivity — locate faults
from 0.5 A
• Pole or conductor mounted
• Works in insulated, compensated
or effectively grounded networks
• Shows the faulty phase and directs
to the faults
• Superbrights LED with 360
degrees of visibility and GSM
сommunication
• 10-year battery
• Live line installation
Lodestar is an overhead line fault indicator that helps lineman to determine the
origin a faults on the line. Superbright white and red LEDs allow them to locate
faulty sections. Lodestar can send information to SCADA-server 3G/4G.
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Lodestar IKZ-V1
Lodestar IKZ-V1 benefits:
• Line powered by energy harvesting
technology — no need for batteries
and/or external power
• Configuration free
• Auto adjustable current threshold
IKZ-V1 is a short circuit indicator for overhead
line. It is a pole mountable device with an electromagnetic flag. It is intended
for use in distribution networks 1-36kV. IKZ-V1 connects to OHL conductors with
standard isolators for power harvesting and voltage measurement.
Lodestar IKZ-V2x
Lodestar IKZ-V2x benefits:
• Easy to install — pole mounted with SIP
mounting tape
• Supplied from 7-year battery — no
are additional connections to the line
required
• Communication option - 3G data
transmission to KOMORSAN system
IKZ-V2x is a device with an electromagnetic flag. It is intended for use in
distribution networks 1-36kV.
There are two modifications suitable for use in different situations:
IKZ-V21 mounts on the pole about 5 meters lower the conductors. IKZ-V23
mounts on the pole between the conductors.
IKZ-V23 has higher sensitivity and functionality than IKZ-V21, but IKZ-V21 is more
suitable for usage among wide conductors geometry variants.
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Lodestar CL25
Lodestar CL25 benefits:
• Brightest Light 360° Visibility — 3
ultra-bright wide-angle LEDs provide
overlapping fields of light.
• Identifies Temporary and Permanent
Faults — The distinct temporary (single
blink) and permanent (triple blink) fault
indication patterns provide the flexibilty
of locating the cause of permanent
and self-clearing faults.
• CL25 is capable of dynamically
changing the sensivity based on a
load current. It can detect faults with
as litle as 25 A phase current when loads
Optimal factory settings allow are light and automatically increase its
it to use Lodestar without any trip threshold to remain secure for up to
configuration in most cases. Just 700 A loads.
activate the device and place it • Auto-Detect Network Frequency —
on a conductor - CL25 will do its intellectual algorithms allow it to work in
job in the best way possible. networks with frequency of 50 or 60Hz
without reconfiguration
Lodestar CL2
Lodestar CL2 can be integrated Lodestar CL2 benefits:
into an existing SCADA or smart
grid system and can operate in • Vector calculations — synchronous
various communication environ- measurement of currents allows
ments. A pole mounted concen- Lodstar to deal with phases as well as
trator receives and manages all magnitudes.
Lodestar data and acts as an ac- • Flexible configuration — a rich set of
cess point to a communication configurable parameters allows to
environment. adapt to a variety of customer needs
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• Communication Options —
Lodestar CL2 supports a range of
communication options, including 3G
or 4G LTE communications for a high
speed data transfer
• Event memory — CL2 is capable of
registering and storing the fault
information like timestamp, event type
and measured values
Lodestar CL0.5
Lodestar CL0.5 was designed to work in isolated and compensated networks
with extremely low level of residual currents. This requires indicators to have
unique data analysis algorithms. Real time sensors communication give wide
abilities of data analysis.
Lodestar CL0.5 benefits:
• High sensitivity — shows faults from 0.5 A
• Detecting direction — a directional
earth fault detection is only useful
method of a fault location in networks
with low PtG currents
• Auto adjustable PtG detection - no
need to tune residual current threshold
• All the benefits of CL2
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Technical characteristics
Lodestar
Model Lodestar CL25 Lodestar CL2
CL0.5
Operating
<70 <70 <70
voltage, kV
MIN fault sensing, 2, but min 4%
25 0.5
A of ILOAD
Absolute current 100 А, 250 А, 500
20 A to 1000 А 20 A to 1000 А
threshold А, 1000 А
50%, 100%, 200%
Differential 20 А to 500 A 50% 20 А to 500 A 50%
25 A, 100 A, 200
current threshold to 500% to 500%
A, 500 A
Response time /
20 ms / 100 ms 20 ms to 200 ms 20 ms to 200 ms
Inrush resistance
Fault detected
P-P
P-G
Fault phase
indication
Direction fault
no no
indication
Current withstand 25 kA / 500 ms 25 kA / 500 ms 5 kA / 500 ms
Communication no Combox Combox
Adjustable reset
6, 12, 24, 48 hours 1h to 7d 1h to 7d
time
Remote, Remote,
Time, Magnet
Reset Time, COM Time, COM
Reenergized line
Reenergized line Reenergized line
Test Magnet Remote, Magnet Remote, Magnet
Battery life, years 10 7 7
Total indicating
>1000 hrs > 1000 hrs > 1000 hrs
time
Temperature, C -40° to +85° -40° to +85° -40° to +85°
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Solutions for Remote
Monitoring
We have developed several ways to gain control over the grid outages by a
more effective and targeted co ordination of the maintenance team. The ability
to obtain as fast and precise information as possible about the current state of
the grid is a basic prerequisite to improving this co ordination in case of a fault.
The communication units are a robust pole mountable solution that works
together with the Lodestar. Together they provide detailed information about
fault events and actual state of distribution and sub-transmission overhead lines.
Communication unit Lightbox
Lightbox benefits:
• Small weight and size
• Easy mounting — simply placed and
connected
• Battery supply — no need for external
power sources
• Extra fault indication
• Extended information about Lodestar
workflow
• Full integration with KOMORSAN
Communication unit Smartbox
Smartbox benefits:
• Powered by an AUX transformer
• Universal: direct integration with
any SCADA system that supports
IEC60870-5-104
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• Support for GRE, Ipsec, OpenVPN and
other network protocols
• Possibility of equipping the Smartbox
with the discrete inputs and outputs
• External GSM antenna with high
sensitivity
• Ability to connect via Ethernet
Remote control
The Remote Control allows a user to access data, test and reset fault indicators,
modify settings or even update software of fault indicators. Devices are
accessible remotely within 50m, open air.
Remote Control benefits:
• Instant line currents can be viewed on
each line phase
• View Lodestar events log - each fault
stored in Lodestar memory can be read
with Remote
• Fault indicator settings can be modified
with Remote Сontrol: update current
thresholds, reset conditions, reset
timeout
• Control indication — an indication test
and a rest can be performed
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Cable fault locator IKZ-K4
Benefits:
• Сombined Short Circuit and Earth
Faults, identifies type of fault happened.
• High sensitivity: Due to the measuring
principle the earth fault indication
is suitable for networks with low-
impedance or solidly earthed neutral,
detects Earth fault with I=0,5 A
• Remote grid monitoring with
KOMORSAN monitorig system or
another SCADA system
• Easy to mount and operate – can retrofit
solution for the old devices without
replacing existing current transformers
• Indicator can work with our own
designed sensors or with standard
current transformers and voltage
transformers
• Fiber optic cables safety technology:
transmit the signals from the current
transformer to the evaluation unit in the
housing
• Records recent accidents data in the
internal memory interface. IKZ-K4 registers fault data
and transmit it to SCADA system.
IKZ-K4 intended to use in a cell of IKZ-K4 has several modifications.
switchgear on overhead and cable power Product line contains devices
lines with 6-35 kV voltage. It helps to detect that uses standard current and
direction of fault place and identifies type voltage transformer and devices
of a fault. All device parameters such as trip with own sensors, connected via
current values, response delay, thresholds, fiberoptic cables. Both device types
reset timeout, relay configuration and manufactured in panel and wall
other can be configured with RS-485 moutned enclosures.
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Cable fault locator A-Signal
A-Signal benefits :
• Directional short circuit and ground
fault locating
• Locates Phase to Ground faults in net-
works with isolated neutral and reso-
nant earthed neutral
• Events journal and waveform memory
• Uses standard CT/CV
• High accuracy measurements
• GPS time sync
• Phasor measurement
• Embedded backup battery
• Compact size
Compact and feature-rich A-Signal is an excellent building block for a reliable
and effective smart gird. The housing size of the device is 96x48mm, but A-Signal
has all functions of first in class directional short circuit and earth fault indicator,
distributed digital fault recorder and powerful synchronous measurement device.
High accuracy and unique algorithms enhance the ability to locate earth faults
in various types of underground, overhead and mixed networks. There is no
need in specifying a type of a network grounding or selecting residual current
thresholds.
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KOMORSAN
monitoring software
KOMORSAN benefits:
• High usability, works with most
operation systems
• Sends fault information directly to
maintenance crews via SMS and
e-mail (optional)
• Can be integrated with third-party
SCADA system
KOMORSAN provides a platform for distribution network monitoring. KOMORSAN
data acquisition and processing system is based on an increasing number of
small, low cost communicating Lodestar FCIs installed in every section of the
network. KOMORSAN allows the utility to control the status of installed Lodestar
FCIs on the map or mimics diagram. At the same time KOMORSAN provides the
possibility of transferring data to SCADA via IEC104 protocol.
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OLTC Position Monitors UP
UP benefits:
• Wide Range of Products family—
one can choose a device that
exactly fit to your system or use the
same universal modes for different
situations.
• Wide range of input types —
Synchro transmitter, Current loop
output, Resistive sensor, BCD
encoder, RS-485
• Wide range of data outputs —
RS-232, RS-485, Analog current loop,
Relay outputs, Block output signal
• Highly configurable
Univarsal Monitor UP 25 has all
available inputs and outputs
integrated in one device. Such
UP OLTC Monitors Indicators are world “single-device approach” ensures
leading devices that can work together both indication of transformer step
with an extremely large range of the data on the control switchboard and
On-Load Tap Changers. A3 UP Monitors transfer of such data to Process Control
family contains a number of devices, Systems (PCS) and other automated
form very simple models suitable for systems. The device can be easily set
solving particular problems to complex up for different sensor type; even if you
multifunctional devices that can be change your drive unit it is not necessary
employed anywhere. Using our devices to change the indicator. Versatility and
one can receive position information availability of different kinds of outputs
from any type of OLTC and transmit it allow integrating the device with
via digital or analog outputs. any PCS.
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OLTC Controllers
UP 100 and UP 200
UP 100/ UP 200 benefits:
• Combination of controller and indicator
functions results into:
multiple enhancement of reliability
of OLTC electrical drive of an
operation control;
additional adjustment settings
emergency diagnosis settings;
space saving on the control
switchboard.
• OLTC Position Regulators may be
connected directly to synchro
transmitter, resistive sensors, BCD-sensor,
Gray-code sensors, current loop sensors
with 4..20 mA (0-5 mA, 0-20 mA) output
or digital Modbus output
• The OLTC current tapping step value
is displayed on bright LED indicator,
this allows Operators to easily read the
data on their workstation in any light
conditions
Position Controller UP 100 and UP 200 are designed to control OLTC electrical
drives under an automatic regulation of power transformers transformation
ratio. The device can be used at the 35 – 750 kV substations with a gradually or
abruptly varying load.
Special functionalities of UP 200:
parallel operation mode to two transformers;
on-load tap changer monitoring;
parallel transformer bank operation of single-phase transformers;
cross-monitoring.
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Transformer tap sensors DP
Transformer tap sensors DP can solution for replacement of resistive
be installed in the transformer sensors based on circular selectors
changer drive. These sensors (for example, MZ-2, MZ-2);
are available in two types of
enclosures: The sensors represent both purely
resistive sensors and multifunctional
• with the dimensions similar to those of sensors with analog (0-5 mA, 0-20
synchro transmitter BD404/ BD1404; mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 0-24 V) and
• 45x88x62 mm - which is the optimum digital outputs (RS-232,
RS-485).
Tap sensor DP-3
Drive position sensor DP-3 is
designed to determine actual
transformer tap on load. This sensor
can be used with PDP-1, PDP-4,
MA-1, RNT -13 drives, as well as the
other drives that can be completed
with synchro transmitters (BD404 or
BD1404) or other sensors with the
dimensions of BD404/ BD1404 type
sensors.
Drive position sensor DP-3 is a metal cylinder with chamfers for installation needs.
Overall dimensions and mounting points of DP-3 type sensor are the same as
those of BD404 or BD1404 synchro transmitters. Sensor DP-3 is a drive turn angle
encoder with signal conversion circuit, it can be installed instead of synchro
transmitter.
Sensor DP-3 has different interfaces in order to transmit the drive turn angle. These
are: interface RS-485 for the transformer tap data transfer to PCS or to UP 25 OLTC
Position Monitors in digital form via MODBUS protocol. Current analog interface
"current loop" 4-20A, 0-5mA or 0-20mA is designed for the transformer tap data
transfering to UP 25 OLTC Position Monitors or PCS by additional transmitters.
Analog interface 0-5V or 0-24V for the transformer tap data transfer to UP 25
or to PCS via additional transmitters. While using this interface sensor DP-3 can
function as a resistive sensor of MZ-2, MZ-4, EM1, MR, ED-S drives. In this case the
sensor can be used for connecting the Siemens and ABB transformer protection
and control automatics together with drives PDP-1, PDP-4, MA-1, RNT-13 and
other types.
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Tap sensor DP-4
Drive position sensor DP-4 is designed
to determine actual transformer tap on
load. This sensor may be connected to
the MZ-2, MZ-3, MZ-4 type drives. Sensor
DP-4 is an electronic sensor of drive turn
angle with the signal conversion circuit; it
can be used instead of resistive sensor.
Sensor DP-4 has different interfaces in order to transmit the drive turn angle.
These are: interface RS-485 for the transformer tap data transfer to PCS or UP 25
OLTC Position Monitors in digital form via MODBUS protocol. "Current loop" analog
current interface 4-20 A, 0-5 mA or 0-20 mA is designed for the transformer tap
data transfer to UP 25 OLTC Position Monitors or PCS by additional transmitters.
Analog interface 0-5 V or 0-24 V is used for the transformer tap data transfer to UP
25 or PCS by additional transmitters. When using this interface sensor DP-4 can
function as a resistive sensor of MZ-2, MZ-4, EM1, MR, ED-S drives, the sensor can
be used for connecting Siemens and ABB transformer protection and control
automatics to drives.
Tap Sensor DP-5
Drive position sensor DP-5 is designed to
determine actual transformer tap on load.
This sensor can be connected to SMA-7,
SMA-9, SHM, EM-1, MR, ED drives with the
number of contacts corresponding to
the number of drive positions. The sensor
converts OLTC step number into BCD-
code.
Sensor DP-5 has a BCD-output to deliver
transformer tap data to UP 25 OLTC Position
Monitors (to display the OLTC step number
on the control switchboard) or to TM and
PCS.
