IRIS POWER MCPDTracII SYSTEM for PD MONITORING OF MV SWITCHGEAR
The Iris Power MCPDTracII system is an effective and economical means of providing automated, continuous partial discharge (PD measurement for switchgear and isolated phase bus (IPB) applications. The Iris Power MCPDTracII system consists of multiple sets of permanently installed capacitive couplers connected at intervals to the main bus-bars, an Iris Power MCPDTracII monitor, plus digital communication. Alternatively, the MCPDTracII can be operated “stand alone” for periodic downloading of stored PD data. Continuous monitoring is recommended for switchgear and IPB because PD in this equipment can be significantly influenced by ambient humidity, and so more frequent measurements along with logging of relative humidity will more reliably reveal any variation in activity levels due to insulation aging. Using the networking features of the Iris Power MCPDTracII and implementing remote data collection, any unexpected arc flash hazard and personal injury can be avoided. The Iris Power MCPDTracII system is equipped with data exchange capability to interface with modern plant automation systems.
