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ProGRID Series

Surge and Lightning Counters Surge Protection Device MonitoringPhotovoltaic String Monitors

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Surge and Lightning Counters

Electrical surges are high frequency current events that present potential danger to sophisticated electronic devices. Electrical surges can occur at almost any time, and the most common causes are lightning strikes, the switching of inductive loads, power grid disturbances, general fault or arcing conditions. In the case of a direct lightning strike the damage caused by surge current is clearly felt and often visible, however many other electrical surge events can go unnoticed. The consequences of such ‘quiet’ disturbances can be just as detrimental to the operation.

Surge currents can cause loss of data transmission, switch tripping, disturbance of machine control systems and a slow degradation of circuit elements. In addition, a surge can be an indicator of a short circuit which causes currents of power to travel along unintended paths with little or no electrical impedance, for example after a blackout or wiring insulation damage.

Raycap’s ProGRID surge and lightning counter solutions have different capabilities that can sense, record and transmit the occurrence of otherwise undetectable surge currents, enabling users to take preventive measures and plan appropriate maintenance.

ProLEC Wind ProLEC BasicProLEC FO ProSEC II+

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ProLEC Wind

Typical Installation

Features

• Detects a direct lightning strike to a wind turbine blade• Measures the peak of lightning current flowing through

the lightning down-conductor • Replaceable battery, lifetime up to

two years• Wireless data communication -

LoRaWAN IoT technology• Snap-on sensor, no change to existing

installation and lightning protection system• Complies with: IEC/EN 62561-6

The ProLEC Wind sensor is a lightning current sensor with wireless data transmission for wind turbines. It detects lightning strikes to the wind turbine blade. The sensor is installed inside the blade, next to the down-conductor.

When a ProLEC Wind system is installed on a wind farm, information about frequency, time/date and amplitude of direct lightning strikes to specific rotor blades is readily available.

Place of Installation

Down-conductor

IP65

Itc =2kA (8/20)

Imcw=100kA (10/350)

Lightning Event Counter

ProLEC Wind

*Battery life is calculated based on the following conditions:24 packets per day.

65[65]2.56

[130]5.12

[119]

4.69

[170]6.69

[500]19.6

Technical Data

Electrical

ProLEC Wind Order Code / Region 130 704 / JP, 130 705 / EU, 130 706 / US

Operating Frequency / Region 923 MHz (20 dBm) / JP, 868 MHz (14 dBm) / EU, 915 MHz (20 dBm) / US

Threshold Current (8/20 µs) [ltc] 2 kA

Maximum Withstand Current (10/350 µs) [Imcw] 100 kA

Current Measuring Range (8/20 µs) 10 kA to 200 kA

Amplitude Measurement Error Above 10 kA: 10% ± 2 kA

Power Supply* Replaceable 3.6 V (Size D) battery, Lifetime up to two years

Distance From Gateway to Sensor Up to 3.1 miles [5 km] (line-of-sight)

Mechanical

Temperature Range -40 °F to +131 °F [-40 °C to +55 °C]

Maximum Down-conductor Diameter 1.18" [30 mm]

Sensor Cable 19.69" [0.5 m]

Enclosure Material GD-Al Si 12 (DIN 1725)

Environmental Ingress Protection (IP) Rating IP 65

Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 5.12" × 4.69" × 2.56" [130 × 119 × 65 mm]

Weight With Battery 1.92 lbs [870 g]

Without Battery 1.7 lbs [770 g]

Standards Compliance & Certifications

Standards IEC 62561-6

Certification RoHS, CE

Product Diagram

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

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ProLEC FO

ProLEC FO lightning strike monitoring consists of a sensor and optical electrical converter that communicates via fiber optic cable. The optical electrical converter sends

data to the external device using a simple signaling protocol.

The user equipment receives alarms transmitted by the optical electrical converter which helps to optimize operational efficiency and wind turbine maintenance procedures.

Features

• Senses a direct lightning strike to a wind turbine’s lightning protection system (LPS)• Detects lightning strikes above 2 kA amplitude• Simple mounting • Isolated fiber optic communications – 10 m optic cable included• High voltage isolation

Technical Data ProLEC FO

Electrical

ProLEC FO Assembly Order Code 130 533

Threshold Wind Current (8/20 µs) [Itc] > 2 kA


Threshold Detection Error +/- 200 A

Power Supply Replaceable 3.6 V (Size D) battery Lifetime up to three years

Communication Fiber optic

Mechanical



Enclosure Material of Sensor GD-Al Si 12 (DIN 1725)

Enclosure Dimensions 5.12" × 4.69" × 2.56" [130 × 119 × 65 mm]

Weight Without Battery 1.52 lbs [690 g]

With Battery 1.74 lbs [790 g]


Standards EN 61326-1; EN 60068-2


Product Diagram

65[65]2.56

[130]5.12

[119]

4.69

[170]6.69

[500]19.6

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches



ProLEC OEC

STATUS

INO

UT

ProLEC OEC

Fiber Optic Cable

Place of Installation

Technical Data ProLEC OEC

Electrical

ProLEC OEC Order Code 130 537

Power Supply 5 VDC to 30 VDC

Communication Communication to sensor fiber optic

Communication to external device see user manual Appendix A

Mechanical

Temperature Range 32 °F to +131 °F [0 °C to +55 °C]


Enclosure Material PA (polyamide): Extinguishing degree UL 94 V-0

Enclosure Dimensions 4.9" × 3.9" × 0.9" [124 × 99 × 22.6 mm]

Weight per Unit 0.24 lbs [110 g]


Standards EN 61326-1


Technical Data Fiber Optic Cable

Mechanical

Fiber Optic Cable Order Code 130 536

Cable Type .039" [1 mm] diameter Standard POF grade

Attenuation 0.22 dB/m typical

Temperature Range -40 °F to 185 °F [-40 °C to +85 °C]

Construction Duplex plastic fiber, with black polyethylene jacket

Flame Rating Flame retardant: UL VW-1

Termination Unterminated

Maximum Operating Length 65.62' [20 m]

COMPLIANTRoHS


ProSEC II+

The ProSEC II+ is a surge counter with additional functionality. Besides counting the number of surges, it also logs the hour and date of each surge counted. This additional time and date logging function makes it possible to pinpoint the exact time of every surge and correlate it with equipment and power supply problems inside of a facility or structure.

Features

• LCD screen displays number of surges, hour, minute and date of surge event• Buttons for TIME/DATE setting and log viewing• Replaceable battery, lifetime up to two years• Easy to install, snap-on surge current sensor• Complies with: IEC/EN 62561-6

Technical Data

Electrical

ProSEC II+ Order Code 130 100

Threshold Current (8/20 µs) [ltc] 50 A

Maximum Counting Discharge Current (8/20 µs) [Imcw] 50 kA

Power Supply Replaceable CR17335 lithium battery Lifetime up to two years

Maximum Events Logged 999

Mechanical

Mounting Method EN 60715 35 mm DIN rail

Maximum Wired Diameter through Current Sensor 0.55" [14 mm]

Sensor Cable 19.7" [0.5 m]



Enclosure Material Thermoplastic;Extinguishing degree UL 94 V-0

Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 3.54" × 1.42" × 2.64"[90 × 36 × 67 mm]

Dimensions DIN 43880 2 TE

Packaging Dimensions (L × W × D) 4.33" × 1.65" × 3.27"[110 × 42 × 83 mm]

Weight .33 lbs [150 g]




Product Diagram


[36.0]1.42

[67.0]2.64

[90.0]

3.5

4

L1L2L3N

10 cmminimum

surgecurrentsensor

Set OK

IP20Itc =50A (8/20)Imcw=50kA (8/20)

ProSEC II+

Surge Counter

ProTec

T2-

300-

P

ProTec

T2-

300-

P

ProTec

T2-

300-

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ProTub

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COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches


ProLEC Basic

ProLEC Basic is a basic lightning current sensor. It senses and logs lightning discharges flowing through the down-conductor. The ProLEC Basic is capable of measuring and withstanding currents up to 100 kA (10/350 µs).

Installation of the ProLEC Basic on the exterior of a building or structure gives users vital information on the frequency, date, time and atmospheric discharges that affect the structure, enabling repairs or preventative measures.

Features

• LCD screen shows the number of lightning strikes, hour, minute and date of lightning events

• Buttons enable TIME/DATE setting and log viewing• Replaceable battery, lifetime up to four years• Contact-less sensor is installed easily with no change to existing installation• Complies with: IEC/EN 62561-6


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5.51

[100.3

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4

[42.6]1.67

[88.9]3.5

Technical Data

Electrical

ProLEC Basic Order Code 130 523

Threshold Current (10/350 µs) [ltc] 1 kA


Power Supply 2 Replaceable CR17335 lithium batteries Lifetime up to four years

Maximum Events Logged 999

Mechanical

Mounting Method Direct on down-conductor


Enclosure Material Polycarbonate: UL 94 V-Z


Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 5.51" × 3.5" × 1.67"[140 × 88.9 × 42.6 mm]





Product Diagram

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches


Surge Protection Device and PV String Monitors

ProSMS 8 ProSLS ProSCT ProALARM

Most Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are designed to be self-sacrificial, often failing in order to protect more expensive equipment downstream. In essence, their life is based on the magnitude and frequency of surges they have diverted and absorbed. This means that at some point in time they will reach their end-of-life. This will be due to many small surges, or one large surge which exceeds the specified rating of the SPDs maximum discharge or impulse current. Upon reaching end-of-life, a correctly designed SPD will safely disconnect itself from the power supply. Such disconnection usually goes unnoticed since the indicator light is located directly on the SPD, which may not be frequently inspected due to remote location.

With Raycap's SPD life status indication devices it is easy for users to receive information about a failed SPD device immediately, or more importantly, to get a warning when a SPD is nearing its end-of-life. With these devices installed, power supply network operators know when to replace their SPD protection, which is just as important as having surge protection installed in the first place.

In large photovoltaic (PV) installations many PV panels are connected into strings which are in turn connected in parallel before being fed to the inverter. Such an arrangement means that strings which are not operating at maximum efficiency often go unnoticed. Raycap’s SMART string monitoring device, ProSMS 8, is designed to monitor eight strings individually and provide comparative analysis via advanced real-time onboard functions such as energy calculations and minimum/maximum values. Due to the exposed nature of such PV systems, the ProSMS also incorporates onboard surge protection and a lightning counter.

Averaging electrical current and voltage for any desired readout period helps PV operators more effectively manage their plant's operation and drastically reduce costs. Such systems also help provide an overall visibility to the complete PV plant operation, and help manage preventative maintenance and avoid loss of efficiency and costly downtime.

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ProSLS

ProSLS is a device that continuously monitors the leakage current of an SPD, which is the most accurate predictor of a SPD’s life status. Using measured current, ProSLS is able to predict the advanced degradation of a SPD and convey this information to the user.

Features

• Automatic adjustment to all SPD sizes and models• Replaceable battery, lifetime up to two years• Continuously monitors leakage current of an SPD


[36]1.41

[67]2.63

[90]3.54

L1L2L3N

Leakagecurrentsensor

IP20

ProSLSSPD life status indication

L1 L2 L3

STATUS

ProTec

T2-

300-

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ProTec

T2-

300-

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ProTec

T2-

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ProTub

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Technical Data

Electrical

ProSLS Order Code 130 551

ProSLS Shielded Order Code 133 005

Lowest Measurable Current (SPD Leakage) 100 µ A

Power Supply Replaceable 3.6 V(ER AA) battery Lifetime up to two years

Remote Contacts 1 A 45 VAC / 30 VDC

Mechanical


Maximum Wired Diameter through Current Sensor 0.47" [12 mm]

Sensor Cable 39.4" [1 m]


Enclosure Material Thermoplastic;Extinguishing degree UL 94 V-0


Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 3.54" × 1.41" × 2.63"[90 × 36 × 67 mm]

Dimensions DIN 43880 2 TE

Packaging Dimensions (L × W × D) 4.17" × 2.28" × 2.89"[106 × 58 × 73.5 mm]





Product Diagram

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches


ProSCT

The ProSCT (SPD Component Tester) tests the components commonly used in surge protective devices, such as Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT), Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV), and Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS).

It is a portable, battery operated instrument with an integrated battery charger housed in a robust enclosure. The instrument features a 320 × 240 pixel TFT color display with touch screen interface.

Features

• Measurement of MOVs, GDTs and TVSs• Test GDTs and MOVs up to 1500 VDC• Auto-detects type of component connected• Displays list of successive measurements using LOG Mode• Color TFT display and touch screen interface• Rechargeable battery included

Technical Data

Electrical

ProSCT Order Code 130 571

MOV & ABD Test Current 0.1 mA; 0.5 mA; 1 mA

GDT Voltage Ramp 100 V/s; 1000 V/s

Maximum Test Voltage 1500 VDC

MOV Measurement Error 1.5% +/- 2 digit counts

GDT Measurement Error 3.5% +/- 2 digit counts (1 kV/s)1.6% +/- 2 digit counts (100 V/s)

MechanicalOperating Temperature (°C) -10 °C to +50 °C

Enclosure Material UL-94-HB ABS


Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 8.05" × 8.74" × 3.19"[204.5 × 222.0 × 81.0 mm]

Weight 2.43 lbs [1100 g]

Standards Compliance & CertificationsStandards EN 61326-1

IEC 61010


Product Diagram


ON/OFF

Measure

High Voltage

IP20

DC Charger

ProSCTSPD Component Tester

ProT

ec T

2-30

0-P

[81]3.18

[222]8.74

[204.5]8.05

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches


ProALARM

ProALARM is a failure indication device that informs a user of the need to replace a failed SPD. It can be quickly and easily installed next to the SPD on the same rail, and by making connection between the RC contacts of the SPD and the unit.

If failure of the SPD occurs, the user is informed by a loud audible beeping sound and the illumination of a red LED.

The user is able to acknowledge this event by the press of a button; this will silence the audible sound, but leave the LED illuminated until the SPD has been replaced.

Features

• Audio alarm SPD failure indication• Red LED visual SPD failure indication• Button for acknowledging and silencing the alarm• Multiple SPD connected to one ProALARM• Power supply 110 V-230 V

Technical Data

Electrical

ProALARM Order Code 130 511

Power Supply (AC/DC) 110-230 V

MechanicalMounting Method EN 60715 35 mm DIN Rail

Operating Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to + 158 °F)

Enclosure Material Thermoplastic; Extinguishing Degree UL 94 V-0


Enclosure Dimension (L × W × D) 3.54" × .71" × 2.71"[90.0 × 18.0 × 69.0 mm]

Dimensions DIN 43880 1TE

Packaging Dimensions (L × W × D) 4.25" × .94" × 2.91"[108 × 24 × 74 mm]


Standards Compliance & CertificationsStandards IEC 61010-1


Product Diagram


[18].71

[69]2.71

[90]

3.54

1114 12

1114 12

1114 12

ProT

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2-30

0-P

ProT

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2-30

0-P

ProT

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2-30

0-P

ProT

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2-30

0-P

ProT

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2-30

0-P

ProT

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2-30

0-P

PROBLOC BR37.5 3/320 ( +0)

ProALARM

COMPLIANTRoHS [mm]

inches


ProSMS 8

Technical Data

Electrical

ProSMS 8 Order Code 130 620

ProSMS 8 Without Enclosure Order Code 130 630

ProSMS 8 Wireless Order Code 130 623

ProSMS 8 Wireless Without Enclosure Order Code 130 624

Number of Channels 8

Maximum Number of Strings 24

Rated Power Supply Voltage [UC DC] 90 VDC to 1,000 VDC

Voltage Measurement Range 0 to 1,000 VDC

Current Measurement Range 0 to 30 A (bipolar)

Measurement Accuracy Error <± 1%

Power Consumption of Device < 1.5 W

Mechanical


Power Spring Terminals (Solid/Stranded) 0.03 in2 / 0.02 in2 [16 mm2 / 10 mm2]

Data Spring Terminals 0.002 in2 / 1.5 mm2


Housing Material Polyamide Base, Polycarbonate Cover

Enclosure Dimensions (L × H × D) 9.12" × 4.14" × 2.13" [231.7 × 105.4 × 54.1 mm]

Environmental


Ambient Temperature Measurement -22 °F to +212 °F [-30 °C to +100 °C]

Relative Humidity 10%...95%, noncondensing

Maximum Heat Dissipation on All Channels (240 A) 10 W

Maximum Altitude Rating 2000 m


Standards EN 61010-1, EN 61326-1


Communication

Communication Protocol Wireless MODBUS or MODBUS RTU RS-485

The Raycap ProSMS 8 string monitoring solution provides innovative features including: surge protected inputs, the ability to remotely detect poor or arcing termination contacts, and a range of other communication options. These features enable park operators of large PV systems to immediately understand and respond to field maintenance needs.

ProSMS 8 String monitoring enables the early detection (detecting preconditions) of site failures such as the loss of output or the failure of a particular PV panel, and can minimize energy losses and expand the lifetime of a PV system.

Features

Supports 8 channels (8 strings / 30 A or 24 strings/10 A) 30 A per channel (bipolar) No external power supply needed Dynamic true average values for string current and voltage Continuous onboard energy calculations (kwh / channel) Detecting conditions for arching Power terminals under monitoring Integrated surge protection for signaling / data lines Robust wireless MODBUS or MODBUS RTU RS-485

communication protocol MODBUS communication diagnostics Surge / lightning detection

COMPLIANTRoHS



Place of InstallationProSMS 8

AC Mains

Inverter

Control Center

Power Cable

Communication Cable forMODBUS RS485 or Wireless MODBUS

String Combiner Box

DataloggerGateway

Wired Communication Cable

[231.7] 9.12

[105.4]4.14

[93] 3.66 [8] 0.3

[54.1]2.13

[48] 1.88

I/O Interfaces

Digital Inputs Two potential free contact closure inputs internally pulled to 5 V

Relay Output SPDT relay maximum operating voltage 250VAC (0.5 A at 125 VAC, 2 A at 30 VDC)

LED Status Green for power, yellow for communication, red for error


Standards EN 62109, EN 61000-2, EN 61000-4, EN 61326-1

Certifications RoHS, CE

Communication

Serial Communication Standard RS-485, TIA-485(-A), EIA-485 (2 wire + common reference)

Serial Communication Protocol MODBUS RTU

Baud Rate 2400 bps to 38400 bps

Unit Load on the Bus 1/8 “unit load” which allows up to maximum 247 possible slaves on the MODBUS network

Communication Interface Isolation 3750 V rms for 1 minute

Surge and Highest Allowable Isolation Overvoltage 6000 V peak

Built-in Protection Category C2, D1 (Three stage design with 4 kA GDT)

Product Diagram

[mm]inchesCOMPLIANT

RoHS


Technical Data ProSMS-G

Electrical

ProSMS-G Order Code 130 640

Power Supply 12-32 V

Communication Wireless MODBUS to sensor

MODBUS RTU RS-485 to control center

Indication LED: Device Status, MODBUS Status, RF Status

Range Approx. 1 km (LoS)

Mechanical

Mounting Method 35 mm DIN rail

Enclosure Dimensions (L x H x D) 4.05'' × 2.96' × 0.88'' [103 × 75.4 × 22.5 mm]

Product Diagram

0.88[22.5] 2.96 [75.4]

4.05 [

103]

0.29

[7.5]

[mm]inchesCOMPLIANT

RoHS


Notes

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