CableGuardian Electrical Power Distribution Integrity Monitoring.
Proactive Monitoring, Detection and Location of Faults On Live Power Networks.
The first platform to offer proactive monitoring, detection and location of both insulator and conductor faults on live low voltage unearthed power distribution systems. CableGuardian encompasses proven technology with extensive industrial heritage in challenging environments to provide a distributed and intelligent cable infrastructure health monitoring system for various electrical industries.
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CableGuardian is the first product to offer proactive monitoring, detection and location of both insulator and conductor faults on live signalling power systems as specified in Network Rail specification NR/L2/SIGELP/27725.
This unique product provides continuous monitoring of live signalling power supply systems at a cable section level without the need to power down the system, reducing the need for manual trackside fault-finding, reducing maintenance costs and ‘boots on ballast’.
CableGuardian is the technological alternative to the 5 yearly manual cable testing requirement NR/L2/SIGELP/50000. Empowering the rail industry to move from the uncertainty of periodic testing, to a real-time condition based approach. CableGuardian is available for immediate order, Network Rail Product Certificate Number: PA05/06538
The CableGuardian Web Portal.
Results and information from the analytics package are made available via the CableGuardian web portal which is accessible from any internet connected device using the necessary secure login information. The portal has an intuitive user interface – results can be seen at a glance and historic trends of integrity data can be easily produced by the user. The portal is also designed to be fully compatible with the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure.
Fault alert & escalation process.
The CableGuardian system has configurable alarm and pre-alarm settings for the key parameters that are monitored, with the default settings being those contained within the Network Rail Standards. Alarm and pre-alarm settings are visually represented within the CableGuardian portal and are simultaneously sent to Network Rail’s Intelligent Infrastructure system using the current standard RS485 interface.
Additionally, Viper Innovations has worked collaboratively with Network Rail and has proven that this data can be directly passed from the CableGuardian Cloud to the Network Rail RADAR Cloud when this technology is released by Network Rail.
With CableGuardian you don’t have to wait for an alarm or even a pre-alarm in order to act and keep your Signalling Power System fully operational. It is possible to set alarm and pre-alarm values for each Sub-Network Section (this could be an entire feeder, part of a feeder, right down to an individual cable), which will also be visible within the portal.
By setting these Sub-Network Alarm Thresholds above the Network value it is possible to create an advanced warning of potential faults or long-term degradation long before they become an emergency.
Product Features.
CableGuardian Enables Swift Repair and Avoids Costly Train Delays for Network Rail.
In this case study, discover how CableGuardian was used to quickly identify fault locations on the West Coast Main Line Signalling Power System at Euxton ASC, enabling a swift repair and avoidance of costly train delays.
Once installed, Network Rail personnel commented on the ease with which the CableGuardian equipment could be installed and used for testing.
Key Electrical Interfaces:
- Input Power Supply (wiring options):
- 110V AC 47/63Hz “domestic supply”
- 230V AC 47/63Hz “domestic supply”
- Direct from Line Supply being monitored
- Line Supply Conditions:
- Voltage: 350V to 690Vac
- Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz
- Power Consumption: 25W typical 30W maximum
- Earth Connections: Functional Earth via connector No Protective Earth required
Key Product Standards:
- Safety: IEC 61140:
- Protection Class II
- BS EN 61010-1:
- Overvoltage Category III (110/230V Mains & 690V1 Line)
- Pollution degree 2
- BS EN 61010-2-030:
- Measurement Category III
- Electro-Magnetic Compatibility:
- In accordance with BS EN 50121-5, BS EN 61326-1 & BS EN 61326-2-4
- Insulation Monitoring Device:
- IEC 61557-1 IEC 61557-8
- Network Rail:
- NR/L2/SIGELP/27725
For the comprehensive product specification please refer to the product datasheet resource.
CableGuardian is available for immediate order, Network Rail Product Certificate Number: PA05/06538