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Hardware that
future-proofs the grid

  • One stop hardware and software solution
  • Simple, live installation transformer monitors
  • Simple, real time grid visualisation and alerts, tailored to individual network management needs
  • Real time power quality data and fault detection
  • Actual data at the transformer asset and feeder level
  • Live, day ahead and long term customer capacity utilisation forecasting based on transformer and feeder level data

Hardware solution 01

Transformer Monitoring

The low voltage monitoring range is a compact distribution monitoring product for grid intelligence and transformer asset management. It is an intelligent, software-driven technology that provides monitoring of a wide range of power quality metrics, power quality alarms and transformer management capabilities, all guaranteed for 15 years of asset life.

Key features of the range

Install live, with zero distruption to connected customer supply. IPC supported installation.
Flexible Rogowski coils fit around conductors, suitable for all variation in transformer configurations.
Inline fuses maximise saftety, reliability and infield servicing.
Easy fit IP67 rated connectors support 1,2,3 phase installation variations.
External omni-directional high gain antenna with auto ranging to maximise reliable connectivity.
Remote Firmware Upload to add upgrade Custom Options and modify Alarm Limits. Data Communication module – 4G / 4G Cat M1 / LoRaWAN
Encryption AES 256 over private APN with quick install Utility Grade Rogowski Current Transformers
REST API, MQTT, DNP3, LV analytics, Live Grid state mapping of LV network

Electrical specifications

Available configurations
  • 1 phase, 2 wire configurations
  • 2 phase, 3 wire configurations
  • 3 phase, 4 wire configurations
Electrical frequency

50/60 Hz

Rated voltage
  • 100 - 300 VAC line - neutral
  • 173 - 520 VAC 4-wire/3 phase network line (line - line)
Current full scale range
  • 2000 Amps RMS with auto-range function
  • 4000 Amps RMS with auto-range function
  • 8000 Amps RMS with auto-range function
Lightning strike

Power line surge protected to 10KV per IEC61000-4-5

Voltage accuracy

± 0.5%

Power & Energy Accuracy

± 1% + 0.1% of current full scale (2kA, 4kA, 8kA variants)

Power Factor Accuracy

± 1 degree

Power Quality Measurements

Voltage, current, power, energy, vTHD, ITHD, individual harmonies up to 21st order

Reporting Interval

1min transmit time, 4GB memory allocated for 1 min data logging

Temperature Measurement Accuracy

± 1 degree

‘Last Gap’ Hold-up Time

30 seconds

Alarms and event logging

Power Quality Alert

Power outage, power restore Current imbalance, maximum iHTD, reverse current flow, low power factor Voltage imbalance, maximum vTHD, over-voltage, under-voltage, voltage swell, voltage sag, voltage flicker Over-frequency, under-frequency

Transformer Asset Management

Overload (power), peak demand alert, over-current, fault current reading, no current reading No voltage reading In development - transformer overheating temperature alert (hotspot & top-oil), transformer overheating temperature limit (hotspot & top-oil), end-of-life warning Device tampering, communication alarm, watchdog alarm

Measured Parameters

V, I, PF, kW, kVA, kVAr, Energy, vTHD, iTHD, V/I harmonics (up to 21st), T unit internal, T transformer top oil (in development), T transformer hotspot (in development)

Connectivity

Communication Options

Cellular communications with embedded 3G / 4G / CAT-M1 modem, private APN with AES128 & SHA256 encryption IPSec tunnel

Communications Architecture

Periodic reporting to a central IoT cloud server On demand reporting to a SCADA system

IoT Communications

Push notifications on alerts CoAP with DTLS security

SCADA Communications

DNP3 with TLS security

Systems Logs

Fully configurable measurement interval, 4GB memory allocated to data logging

Edge Zero offers a safe and efficient way to enable a smarter energy grid, allowing energy networks to coordinate and track new technologies.

Hardware solution 02

LV Line Monitoring

The Edge Line Monitor is a compact distribution monitoring device for grid intelligence along the line. It is an intelligent, software-driven technology that provides monitoring of a wide range of power quality metrics, power quality alarms and monitoring capabilities.

Key features of the range

Easy to install, robust, reliable.
Live installation, avoid network outages and customer disruption.
Live and Market aligned data steams.
Power Quality data streams and network performance alerts.
Last gasp self powering technology to transmit network outages in real time.

Electrical specifications

Available configurations
  • 1 phase, 2 wire configurations
  • 3 phase, 4 wire configurations
Electrical frequency

50/60 Hz

Rated voltage
  • 100 - 300 VAC line - neutral
  • 173 - 504 VAC 4-Wire/3 phase network (line - line)
Current full scale range

2000 Amps RMS

Lightning strike

Power line surge protected to 10KV per IEC61000-4-5

Voltage accuracy

± 1%

Power & Energy Accuracy

± 3% + 0.5% of current full scale

Power Factor Accuracy

± 1 degree

Power Quality Measurements

Voltage, current, power, energy, vTHD, iTHD, individual harmonics

Reporting Interval

1min transmit time

Alarms and event logging

Grid Power Quality Alert

Power outage, power restore upon re-initialization Current imbalance, maximum iHTD, reverse current flow, low power factor Voltage imbalance, maximum vTHD, over-voltage, under-voltage, voltage swell, voltage sag, voltage flicker Over-frequency, under-frequency

Transformer Asset Management

Overload (power), peak demand alert, over-current, fault current reading, no current reading No voltage reading

Measured Parameters

V, I, PF, kW, kVA, kVAr, energy, vTHD, iTHD, up to 21st harmonics

Connectivity

Communication Options

Cellular communications with embedded 4G modem, private APN with AES256 encryption IPSec tunnel

Communications Architecture

Periodic reporting to a central IoT cloud server Push notifications on alerts

IoT Communications

CoAP with DTLS security

Mechanical and environmental

Dimensions

L160 x W80 x H90 mm

Weight

4.0 kg

Power Supply Button

Phase 1 power supply button to initialize the unit

Operating Temperature and Humidity

-10℃ to 50℃, 0-95% RH non-condensing

Storage Temperature

-30℃ to 80℃

Operating Altitude

2000m

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    Edge Zero is an Australia-based energy technology company with a global engineering and software development team. We are scaling proprietary, cloud-based grid monitoring platforms that provide real-time visibility of the low voltage (LV) electricity grid through a network of transformer monitoring devices.