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USENS-D
UHF PARTIAL DISCHARGE SENSOR

Highly sensitive and accurate

Partial Discharge sensor for measuring
ultra-high frequency signals emitted by partial
discharge activity inside Transformers.
USENS-D Ultra High Frequency
Partial Discharge Sensor

Highly sensitive and accurate Partial Discharge

sensor for measuring ultra-high frequency
signals emitted by partial discharge activity
inside Transformers.

UHF PD sensing technology has proved to be the best technology in detecting partial discharge
activity inside transformer tank and real time monitoring of PD activity. Rugged Monitoring has
developed the most advanced UHF PD sensor for Transformers, capable of detecting smallest PD
signals.
USENS-D is an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antenna that can detect smallest UHF frequencies emitted
by the partial discharge (PD) activity. The sensors are suitable for all types of Transformers and can be
easily installed on the transformer drain valves. The IP65 rated ingress protection allows sensor to be
installed at Outdoor installations. Their wide band (200 - 2000 MHz) frequency response and high
sensitivity (up to -90dBm) enables lower cost of PD monitoring system and higher ROI (Return on
Investment).
Rugged Monitoring USENS-D is designed to fit into most of the Transformer Valves and all voltage
levels. The sensors can also be customized according to Transformer Valve design and customer
technical requirements. The sensors come with built-in overvoltage protection and N-type
connection. The sensors can relate to any UHF based PD monitoring system regardless of
manufacturers

Features
Wide band, Highly Sensitive, UHF PD Shielded to avoid electromagnetic interface
Sensors designed for Transformer Drain 100% Leak proof and pressure tested for 10 bar
Valves
Suitable for extreme environment, Outdoor
High Dielectric Strength, Rugged, and Substation
Reliable Sensors
Customized according to Transformer Drain
Built-in overvoltage (transient) protection Valve design

Applications
Continuous Online Partial Discharge Power Transformer PD Testing and Monitoring
Monitoring Reactor PD Testing and Monitoring
Periodic Partial Discharge Testing and Distribution Transformer PD Testing and
Measurements Monitoring
High Voltage Testing during Commissioning

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 USENS-D
Benefits
Higher sensitivity (-90dBm) ensure higher ROI IP68 protection and rugged design, suitable
of monitoring for outdoor installations
Easy installation, and High Dielectric strength, Leak proof sensors enables safety and 0%
Safest Sensors oil leakage
Shielded Sensor, Noise Immunity Customizable according to Transformer
Built-in overvoltage protection keeps the PDM Valve design and customer requirements
electronics safer

Technical Specifications
UHF Frequency Response 200 - 3000 MHz

Sensitivity up to -90 dBm

Average Effective Height over 500MHz – 1500MhHz 15 mm+

Min Effective Height over 500Mhz – 1500Mhz 6 mm+

Withstand Voltage up to 1500 kV

Output N-Type connector; Customized option available

Connector Circuit Impedance 50 Ω

Pressure Testing up to 10bar

Vibration Testing Suitable for HV - Transformer applications

Ingress Protection (IP) IP68

Ambient (Operating Temperature) -60 °C to +150 °C

Storage Temperature -60 °C to +150 °C

Operating Humidity 95% humidity at 50 °C

Dimensions Customized as per Transformer Valve design

Weight app. 2.0 KG; Customized as per customer requirements

Install Position Inside drain valve of Transformer

Signal Cable Very low attenuation UHF (Coax) cable

Ordering Code
Valve size in DN-xxx Length of Rod in cm
XXX = 20, 50, 80, 150 etc. LLL = 001 to 999 cm
Sensor Model #
Drain Valve
Y = 0 to 9

U S E N S - D N - X X X - L L L - Y Z Sensor Connector
0 : N Type (Standard)
UHF Sensor Type of Sensor 1 : TNC
N : Standard/Normal 2 : BNC
DS0032_USENSD_EN_A4

# (1 to 9) for other valve types

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Enterprise Architecture
Compatible with Rugged Monitoring Enterprise Solution

UI UX

- Data Layer
- Analytics
- User Interface
- Custom Dashboards
- Reporting
- Email/SMS Notifications

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Private Cloud (Customer Cloud),

Rugged Monitoring Cloud

IEC 60870-104 ODBC

IEC 61850 MODBUS
FTP/SFTP DNP 3.0
- XML, JSON HTTPS
- CSV, COMTRADE Data Collection
MQTT

Asset Data

Transformer
Switchgear Power Cable - Offline Test Results - Historian Power Electronics
Monitoring
Monitoring Monitoring - Inspection Records - CMMS (Battery, UPS,
System
System System - Name Plate - SCADA/ DCS VFD, Relay)

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Multi Asset Monitoring
Manage different industrial assets on one platform
without human intervention

Features
Advanced and Exceptional Reporting Built on well-established remote and
Technology with automated alerts cloud-based monitoring technology
Modern remote monitoring solutions provide Simple user-friendly interface providing
valuable insights to Multiple Assets at Multiple fast access to all the features and commands
Sites on real-time
Quick and easy 1 step configuration setup
Robust asset health monitoring
with analysis and recommendations support Encompasses a secure access to data
asset effectiveness in addition to maximizing and configuration
equipment uptime
Advanced asset algorithms based on
Establish a real time and consistent standard ones with new ideas
monitoring by getting the right information
Systematic fleet management and analysis
into right hands
Extended multilingual support to handle
An efficient, reliable partial discharge
product inquires or troubleshoot problems
monitoring for all the assets
proactively
A detailed comprehensive DGA Analysis
Up System Level Reporting
Lifetime Consumption details.
Industrial IoT

Features Specific to PD Monitoring

Partial Discharge monitoring and Analysis Realtime PD Alarm system
PRPD : Phase resolve partial discharge Get Alarm notifications for individual
Partial Discharge Amplitude and Discharge bushing parameters over Email, sms and
rate trend analysis push notificaions
Partial Discharge Fault localization Analytics on Online, and offline partial
discharge test data
Artificial Intelligence based PD fault
Identification

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Asset Monitoring committed to exceeding client competitive and fair
expectations. market prices

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sensors, monitors & software. In addition we monitoring experts with 100+ years of
offer on-site commissioning services, combined experience committed to delivering
maintenance contracts and technical support to customizable solutions for challenging
all customers worldwide. applications. We offer a range of reliable, high
performance, customizable sensors and
monitoring solutions that are immune to
external influence.

Certification

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001/ Llyod’s ATEX

OHSAS 18000 Register Certification

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