New LV HRC fuse link from Siemens
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Sentron 3NA COM LV HRC fuse link with integrated communication and measurement functionality.
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Switzerland, Zug: Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Sentron 3NA COM LV HRC fuse link with integrated communication and measurement functionality.
The compact device is designed for low-voltage grids up to 400 V and can be used in secondary substations and industrial plants. The LV HRC fuse link protects grids and plants against short circuits and overloads and is capable of measuring current. The collected data is sent wirelessly to the new 7KN Powercenter 1000 data transceiver where it can be retrieved. In addition, it can be transferred to local or cloud-based grid and energy management systems. Among other things, the data provides insight about the current network load, phase symmetry and any irregularities. This makes it possible to increase the supply security and optimize maintenance and service. Thanks to faster fault detection and location, the duration of power outages can be significantly reduced.
“Increasingly distributed energy systems pose new challenges for distribution networks,” said Martin Moosburger, Vice President of Product Management, Electrical Products Business Unit, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “Among other things, smart grids must be able to balance fluctuations in energy production and demand and coordinate multidirectional power flows. This can only be done with the help of digital technology. Our new fuse is a small but very effective component in the digitalization of the energy landscape by providing valuable data for grid monitoring.”
The new fuse link gives companies in the industry and infrastructure sector greater transparency over their power distribution. They can use the collected data for operational energy management and to optimize their energy efficiency as well as for service and maintenance.
Source: Siemens Energy