ADVASENSE
Medium voltage AdvaSense indoor sensors offer an advanced solution for measurement, protection and control of the medium voltage distribution network.
Towards a smarter and more resource-efficient future
Medium voltage indoor sensors, also called Low-power Instrument Transformers (LPITs), are based on alternative principles (Rogowski coils or voltage dividers) and can successfully replace conventional instrument transformers significantly reducing size, increasing safety, while providing greater rating standardization and a wider functionality range. These well-known principles can only be fully utilized in combination with versatile Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), such as protection and control relays among others.
ABB’s main product line for medium voltage indoor sensors is called AdvaSense. ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense indoor sensors, for IEC standards, up to 48 kV, are designed for a wide dynamic range of input parameters. Under ABB’s AdvaSense product line, we offer several types of indoors sensors:
- Indoor current sensors for primary and secondary air- and gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear, up to 4000 A, for current measurements with high linearity and wide dynamic range, based on the principle of Rogowski coil.
- Indoor voltage sensors for primary and secondary air- and gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear, up to 48 kV, for voltage measurements with high linearity and wide dynamic range, based on the principle of voltage divider.
- Indoor combined sensors and sensors for special applications, up to 40.5 kV, for current and voltage measurements as well as voltage indication integrated in the same compact cast resin part, based on the principle of Rogowski coil and voltage divider.
To provide connectivity between sensors and IEDs with different types of connectors, ABB designed a group of accessories. Beyond the connectivity, accessories also offer special protection schemes with sensors.
Built to withstand the rigors of the most demanding environments, ABB medium voltage indoor sensors are available for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), panel builders and non-panel builders’ applications, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners, utilities, as well as end-users to incorporate in their own installations.
ABB supports customers and partners in staying ahead of increasing electrification needs, technology, and regulatory changes, providing the power to adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
WHY CHOOSE ADVASENSE SENSORS
Safety & Sustainability
<ul> <li>Ferroresonance free</li> <li>Low voltage signals</li> <li>No need to use voltage transformer fuses</li> <li>Increased personnel safety</li> <li>Decreased energy consumption</li> <li>Reduced CO2 emissions</li> </ul>SAVINGS
<ul> <li>Space saving solution for switchgear</li> <li>Saving in transportation costs</li> <li>Time saving (products in stock)</li> <li>Quick dispatch</li> </ul>FLEXIBILITY
<ul> <li>Wide parameter range of each sensor</li> <li>Easy replacement of conventional instrument transformers</li> </ul>ADVASENSE INDOOR SENSORS
Sensors for GIS
- Sensors for GIS
- Sensors for AIS
- Combined sensors and sensors for special applications
SENSOR ACCESSORIES
To provide connectivity between sensors and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), such as protection and control relays, with different types of connectors, ABB designed a group of accessories. The purpose of the connector adapters is to adapt the sensor connector type to the IED connector type if they do not match directly. Beyond the connectivity, accessories also offer special protection schemes with sensors.
Product scope
| KECA 80 C85 | KECA 80 D85 | KEVA C | KECA 80 Cxxx | KECA 250 B1
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KEVA B
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KEVCY RE
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KEVCD AE/BE |
KEVCR 24 xC2
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Maximal rated voltage of application
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up to 40.5 kV | up to 40.5 kV | up to 40.5 kV | up to 40.5 kV |
up to 24 kV
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up to 48 kV
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up to 40.5 kV
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up to 24 kV |
up to 24 kV
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| Voltage levels | 0.72/3/-kV | 0.72/3/-kV | 40.5/95/200 kV | 0.72/3/-kV | 0.72/3/-kV |
48/95/200 kV | 40.5/95/185 kV | 24/50/125 kV | 24/50/125 kV |
| Maximal rated primary current / voltage | up to 4000 A | up to 4000 A | up to 38/V3 kV |
up to 4000 A | up to 4000 A | up to 45/V3 kV | up to 630 A / up to 35/V3 kV |
up to 3200 A / up to 22/V3 kV |
up to 1250 A |
| Ratio | 80 A/150 mV at 50 Hz |
80 A/150 mV at 50Hz |
10 000:1 | 80 A/150 mV at 50Hz |
250 A/150 mV at 50Hz |
10 000:1 | 80 A /150 mV at 50Hz/ 10 000:1 |
80 A /150 mV at 50Hz/10 000:1 |
250 A /150 mV at 50Hz |
| Accuracy class | up to 0.2S-A2/5P 85 kA |
up to 0.5-A2/5P 85 kA |
up to 0.2(0.5)/3P |
up to 0.2S-A2/5P 85 kA |
up to 0.5-A2/5P 85 kA |
up to 0.2/3P |
0.5/5P, 0.5/3P 25 kA | 0.5(1)/5P, 0.5(1)/3P 40(50) kA | 1/5P30 21 kA |
| Rated short-time primary current | up to 85 kA (3s) |
up to 85 kA (3s) |
- | up to 85 kA (3s) |
up to 85 kA (3s) |
- | up to 25 kA (3s) |
up to 40 (50) kA (3s) |
up to 21 kA (3s) |
| Standards/ Certifications | IEC / UL certified | IEC / UL certified | IEC | IEC / UL certified | IEC | IEC / UL certified | IEC / UL certified in ABB SafeRing |
IEC | IEC |
| Applications | MV primary and secondary gas-insulated switchgear, compact secondary substations, distribution transformers, greenfield installation | MV primary and secondary gas-insulated switchgear, compact secondary substations, distribution transformers | MV primary and secondary gas-insulated switchgear, compact secondary substation, standalone application, greenfield | MV primary and secondary air-insulated switchgear, distribution transformers | MV primary and secondary air-insulated switchgear, distribution transformers | MV primary and secondary air-insulated switchgear, standalone application, greenfield and brownfield installation | MV secondary gas-insulated switchgear, greenfield installation | MV primary and secondary air-insulated switchgear, standalone application, greenfield and brownfield installation | MV circuit breakers |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors are easy to install and friendly to maintain in most of the medium voltage indoor applications.
The maximum insulation voltage levels of ABB’s medium voltage indoor IEC sensors is 40.5/95/200 kV for 3-phase system.
No, they cannot. Indoor AdvaSense current sensors are based on Rogowski coil principle and voltage sensors on voltage divider principle, so there is no ferromagnetic material used inside.
ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors are typically used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), panel builders and non-panel builders’ applications, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners, utilities, as well as end-users. The sensors can be incorporated into installations or retrofit and upgrade projects.
Yes, ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors are compatible with majority of third party IEDs supporting the Low-power Instrument Transformers (LPIT) inputs. All tested and compatible devices are listed in ABB Sensor Compatibility guide.
Yes, ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors can be used in non-panel builders’ installations such as compact secondary substations, motors and generators, large transformers, and others.
Yes, ABB's medium voltage AdvaSense sensors comply with the latest versions of the IEC 61869 standards. All-relevant products are also UL certified for use in the ANSI market and cover requirements for use in applications according to GB standards.
Yes, ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors can be used for revenue metering. ABB introduced high accurate sensors with accuracy class 0,2(S) which are compatible with first measuring instruments directive (MID) certified revenue energy meter (MeVolt).
ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors have an expected minimum lifetime of 30 years.
ABB’s medium voltage AdvaSense sensors do not require any specific maintenance or calibration during their lifetime, just removing dust depending on the environment in the application. For more information, please see the installation manual.
Yes, ABB has a global installed base of these products. Please feel free to contact our sales representatives for further information.