V-LIM Electrical Line Integrity Monitoring Module.
Providing Accurate Electrical Integrity Data Even At Very Low Insulation Resistance Levels.
Specifically designed to address the demands of the Oil & Gas sector, the V-LIM is an accurate and precise sensor which monitors electrical cable integrity. It supports you through the system lifecycle: proactive maintenance on greenfields, informed decision making on brownfields, and prolonging the life of degraded cables through the use of V-LIFE.
Precise and Accurate Electrical Cable Integrity Monitor.
Long term operation and exposure to harsh environmental conditions causes insulation degradation in cables and other electrical equipment over time. With its precise and accurate measurements of Insulation Resistance, Capacitance and other advanced electrical parameters, V-LIM not only provides a better picture of the health of the system over time, but also provides opportunities to identify problems before they arise. This allows proactive and more cost effective intervention to be undertaken based on risk and asset condition assessments rather than relying on reaction to failures after they have occurred.
The V-LIM unit employs Digital Signal Processing techniques which facilitate trending and characterisation of the system condition with reliable fault disclosure over a wide measurement range.
V-LIM has two independently adjustable alarms and relay contacts set to predefined user-configurable thresholds. When the V-LIM detects that the IR has fallen below the thresholds, the alarms activate, and the relays operate. V-LIM offers an overall system condition as a standalone unit which can be interrogated using the module’s touch LCD panel, or downloaded easily via USB A or B.
Additionally, V-LIM is V-LIFE ready – an exclusive feature for subsea applications which can be activated to increase the system IR and availability without the need for costly intervention or risk of introducing new faults.
The principle of insulation monitoring is to apply a voltage between the copper conductors in a cable and earth and measure the resulting current that flows. Using any Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) to monitor IR degradation in a cable which is submerged in seawater will cause damage to the copper conductors at the point where the conductor insulation is damaged. The V-LIM has been designed to substantially reduce the copper loss when compared with competing devices on the market. By enabling V-LIFE the copper loss can be almost entirely eliminated.
V-LIM forms part of Viper Innovation’s V-IR product line offering a granular view of the subsea electrical network, it’s component and cable condition, as well as fault identification and location.
Product Features.
Key Electrical Interfaces:
- Input Power Supply: 100V to 240V AC, 140V to 335V DC, ±10% tolerance
- Input Power Supply for 24V: 24DC, ±20% tolerance
- Power Consumption: 5W typical 14W maximum
- Line Voltage: Up to 1000V DC / AC 47-410Hz
Measurement Parameters:
- Insulation Resistance: 1kΩ to 1GΩ
- Insulation Capacitance: 0.1µF to 150µF
- Line Voltage: 50 to 1000V AC/DC
- Line Frequency: DC, AC 47 – 410Hz
Compliant with Insulation Monitoring Standards:
- IEC 61557-1
- IEC 61557-8
For the comprehensive product specification, please refer to the product datasheet.
All items are typically available ex-stock.
Two V-LIM models available with different power supply options:
- Part Number: VA-223619 for power supply input:
- 110V to 240VAC 50/60Hz
- 120V to 370VDC
- Part Number: VA-223619-24V for power supply input:
- 24V DC
Accessories:
- Split line Current Transformer for line current measurement capability: Part Number: VA-229986
- A range of standard interface panels and cable harnesses are available for retrofit applications in all major SPCS vendor Electrical Power Unit (EPU) cabinets.
Please complete the V-LIM product questionnaire under the resources tab and email to sales@viperinnovations.com to allow us to provide a tailored quotation to match your specific project requirements.
