ABB Wireless Controller ARC600 Description

Description

Wireless Controller ARC600 is a compact, solution based

device for remote controlling and monitoring of secondary

substations, such as network disconnectors, load break

switches and ring main units (RMU) in distribution networks. It

enables the SCADA system to wirelessly monitor and control

the field devices over the public communication infrastructure

(cellular network). Wireless Controller ARC600 utilizes the

built-in wireless communication features for reliable and

secure end-to-end communication providing remote

monitoring and control of three switching devices and can be

expanded as required by using external I/O expansion modules.

The use of Wireless Controller ARC600 in distribution

networks improves the quality of power distribution and

reduces the outage time in the affected areas. Areas directly

adjacent to these affected areas show reduced outages and

overall effects. This also reduces the capital expenditures in

the distribution network by allowing integration of legacy

devices and contributes to more direct cost savings by

facilitating preventative maintenance. The operational

expenditure can be reduced by lowering the System Average

Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and System Average

Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), resulting in lower

penalties for undelivered energy. Wireless Controller ARC600

is also ideally suited to be retrofitted to existing applications

thus enabling the remote control of these devices and further

extending the life cycle of the switching devices itself.

Typically, the IEC-104 protocol is utilized for communication

to the SCADA system but for the existing installations with a

IEC-101 line or modem, Wireless Controller ARC600 supports

also IEC-101 communication (including dial-up) to the SCADA system.