Excellent results for Netcon 200 in tests with ABB AdvaSense™ sensors

The Netcon 200 is a smart remote terminal unit (RTU) for monitoring medium-voltage feeders and remotely controlling switching devices on them. Small yet modular in structure, the Netcon 200 is easily and economically integrated into each substation. ABB’s recent tests show it to be compatible with their AdvaSense™ voltage and current sensors.

The combination of Netcon 200 and AdvaSense™ sensors brings the solution for advanced smart grid features to the customer. Thanks to the decrease of the dimensions, it is easily applicable to any greenfield as well as retrofit installations. Using sensors increases safety and reliability for the end users, compared to traditional Current Transformers and Voltage Transformers, and is an important step towards CO₂ neutrality in the MV substation.

Improved MV network availability

In addition to enabling operators to maneuver disconnectors, load switches and circuit breakers remotely or locally, the Netcon 200 improves the availability of your network with bidirectional fault detection. Its other benefits include the detection of transient cable faults as well as automatic fault-triggered tripping for feeder protection.

You can monitor and optimize your network with the help of the accurate MV and LV power quality measurements and disturbance recordings provided by the Netcon 200. The compact and cost-effective design allows you to customize the RTU to the requirements of your own network.

Compatible with ABB’s AdvaSense™ voltage and current sensors

ABB has tested the GWDD-03 + VCCC-32-EL module setup of the Netcon 200 together with various AdvaSense™ sensors. The results were excellent. ABB and Netcontrol can confirm that the following sensor types are compatible:

• Voltage: KEVA 17.5 B2x, KEVA 24 B2x, KEVA 36 B2x, KEVA 40.5 B2x, KEVA 24 Cxx, KEVA 36 Cxx, KEVA 40.5 Cxx
• Current: KECA 80 C85 & D85, KECA 80 C104, KECA 80 C165, KECA 80 C184, KECA 80 C216, KECA 80 C260, KECA 250 B1
• Combined voltage & current: KECA 24 RE1, KEVCY 36 REI, KEVCY 40.5 RE1, KEVCD 17.5 AE3, KEVCD 24 AE3.

The tests were carried out in ABB’s own ISO 9001–certified technical laboratory in Brno, Czechia. With the ABB sensors, the Netcon 200 reliably measured the voltages and currents and even the residual, or zero, current. These sensors can therefore unleash the full Netcon 200 potential.