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SICAM Power Quality and Measurement Catalog ⋅ Edition 6

SICAM Power Quality and Measurement Catalog ⋅ Edition 6
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SICAM Power Quality and Measurement Catalog ⋅ Edition 6

Product catalog summary
Overview: The SICAM T is a digital measuring transducer designed for measuring electrical quantities in networks, suitable for industries, power plants, and substations. It supports various applications through analog outputs or communication interfaces for control, notification, or visualization tasks.
Specifications:
  • Device Type: Top-hat rail mounted with a plastic case (96 mm x 96 mm x 100 mm).
  • Protection: IP20.
  • Supply Voltage: DC 24 to 250 V, AC 110 to 230 V (45 to 65 Hz).
  • Input/Output Circuits: 4 voltage and 3 current inputs, programmable binary outputs, and 4 DC analog outputs.
  • Communication: Ethernet (IEC 61850, Modbus TCP) and optional RS485 interface (Modbus RTU, IEC 60870-5-103).
Features:
  • Compact and robust design for industrial and utility environments.
  • Supports 1-phase, 3-wire, and 4-wire systems.
  • Measures up to 60 values with high accuracy (0.1% for voltage and current).
  • Temperature range: -25 °C to +55 °C.
  • High EMC immunity and UL certification.
Benefits:
  • Flexible current measurement range and fast analog outputs for reliable control.
  • Ethernet and serial communication options.
  • Internal battery for real-time clock and energy counter backup.
  • User-friendly operation via web server without additional software.
Applications:
  • Integration into substation automation, protection, or SCADA systems.
  • Monitoring of voltage levels and heavy load control.
  • Devices with galvanic isolation can be used without voltage transformers in IT, TT, and TN systems.
Communication and Time Synchronization:
  • Supports Ethernet and RS485 interfaces for data transfer and synchronization.
  • Time synchronization via NTP, Modbus RTU, or IEC 60870-5-103.
Measurands:
  • Captures RMS values, power, energy, frequency, phase angle, and power factor.
  • Supports various network configurations and connection types.
Graphical User Interface:
  • Device configuration and monitoring via integrated GUI, accessible through a web browser.
  • Displays device state, communication, parameterization, and maintenance information.
Connection Types:
  • Supports 1-phase, 3-wire, and 4-wire network configurations.
Supply Voltage and Inputs:
  • Rated input voltage for DC: 24 V to 250 V; for AC: 110 V to 230 V.
  • Inputs for alternating voltage and current measurements with high accuracy and overload capacity.
Additional Specifications:
  • Direct voltage of 250 V, maximum continuous touch current of 100 mA, and a maximum pulse current of 300 mA for 0.1 seconds.
  • Internal resistance is 35 Ω, with an admissible switching frequency of 10 Hz and unlimited switching cycles.
DC Analog Outputs:
  • Rated output current of ±20 mA and a maximum output current of ±24 mA.
  • Maximum load impedance is less than 400 Ω, and the short-circuit current is ±24 mA.
  • No-load voltage is 15 V, and the measuring error at 23 °C is ±0.2% at rated current.
Voltage Outputs:
  • Rated output voltage is ±10 V, with a maximum output voltage of ±12 V.
  • Maximum load impedance is 1 kΩ, and the measuring error at 23 °C is ±0.1% at rated voltage.
Communication Interface:
  • Ethernet interface with a 100Base-T connection, supporting Modbus TCP and IEC 61850 server protocols.
  • Serial interface supports RS485 with Modbus RTU and IEC 60870-5-103 protocols, with adjustable baud rates.
Environmental Data:
  • Operating temperature range is -25 °C to +55 °C, with a maximum temperature gradient of 20 K/h.
  • Handles a mean relative humidity of ≤75% and a maximum of 95% for 30 days per year.
General Data:
  • Uses a PANASONIC CR2032 or VARTA 6032 101 501 battery with a voltage of 3 V and a capacity of 230 mAh.
  • Typical service life is 10 years with a permanently applied supply voltage.
Compliance and Standards:
  • Complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
  • Tested according to EN 61000-6-5 and EN 62586-1 standards.
  • Designed for industrial environments and conforms to international standards EN 62586 and VDE 0415.
Legal Notice: The document includes a disclaimer for liability, stating that Siemens AG does not assume liability for defects or damages resulting from the use of the information. The document is subject to revisions, and all rights are reserved by Siemens AG.
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SICAM Power Quality and Measurement Catalog ⋅ Edition 6 siemens.com/powerquality

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SICAM T is a digital measurement transducer that allows the measuring of electrical quantities in electrical networks in a single unit. In industries, power plants and substations, transducers are especially used for measurand (for example current, voltage, power, phase angle, energy, or frequency) assignment into further processing through analog outputs or communication interface for precise control, notification or visualization tasks. Device Type Features • Design: compact and robust for flexible application in industrial and utility environments • Connections in 1-phase systems, in 3-wire...

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Digital Measuring Transducer SICAM T – Field of Application and Utilization Application Example Using the analog and binary outputs for local monitoring and control purposes, including the integration of the measure- ments into higher-order systems (such as SCADA) via the existing communication interfaces, serial or via Ethernet (see Figure 4.1/2; Table 4.1/1). [dw_SICAM T Application, 1, en_US] Figure 4.1/2 Fields of Application for SICAM T SICAM ⋅ Power Quality and Measurement ⋅ Katalog ⋅ Edition 6.

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Voltage Current Power Frequency Phase Angle Energy Message Internal Cost Allocation Table 4.1/1 Application and Selection Fields The device is equipped with an Ethernet interface and, if installed in accordance with the device version, an RS485 interface to communicate with the control and protection system and with other automation systems. Device parameterization, transfer of measured data, counts and messages, and time synchronization with NTP are supported via Ethernet. The communication protocols are HTTP, 61850 (7KG9662) and Modbus TCP. The optional RS485 interface permits measured data,...

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Measurand Measuring 1-Phase 3-Wire Network (Delta) 4-Wire Network (Star) Circuit System Same Load (1I) Any Load (3I) Any Load (2I) Same Load (1I) Any Load (3I) Table 4.1/2 Measurands Corresponding to the Connection Type Power Values in Networks Measurands The following measurands can be captured or calculated: • RMS value for alternating voltage and alternating current • Active, reactive, and apparent power • Active, reactive, and apparent energy • Power frequency • Phase angle • Power factor and active power factor • Voltage and current unbalance - Mean value of the 3-phase voltage: Vsum - Mean...

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Digital Measuring Transducer SICAM T – Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface Device parameterization and monitoring software The unit is configured exclusively via a connected PC or laptop computer. The GUI user interface (GUI = Graphical User Interface) is integrated in the device. This means that additional software is not required for operating and parametering the device. Navigation is performed in Microsoft Internet Explorer via the icons in the toolbar. The user interface permits device state, communication, parameterization, log files, measured values, and maintenance information...

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Digital Measuring Transducer SICAM T – Graphical User Interface Analog Outputs (AO) The following features are used for transferring measured values at DC analog outputs: linear, zoom, live-zero, knee-point, knee-point zoom, bipolar linear, bipolar knee-point zoom, square transfer characteristic curve. Figure 4.1/8 Input/Output Window Analog Outputs (AO) 116 SICAM ⋅ Power Quality and Measurement ⋅ Katalog ⋅ Editio

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[Appl-1,1, en_US] Figure 4.1/9 1-Phase System Connection Types The following connection types are supported: • 1-phase system • 3-wire network (same load) • 3-wire network (any load), 2 current inputs • 3-wire network (any load), 3 current inputs • 4-wire network (same load) • 4-wire network (any load) Connection Examples Figure 4.1/10 3-Wire Network, 2 Voltage and 1 Current Transformers, Same Load* Figure 4.1/11 3-Wire Network, 2 Voltage and 3 Current Transformers, Any Load* Figure 4.1/12 4-Wire Network, 1 Voltage and 1 Current Transformer, Same Load Figure 4.1/13 4-Wire Network, No Voltage...

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Supply Voltage Direct Voltage Rated input voltage Power consumption per input at Vrated 400 V Inputs for AC Current Measurements (Terminal Block E) Alternating Voltage Rated input voltage Inputs for Alternating Voltage Measurements (Terminal Block F) Rated input alternating voltages (can be parameterized) Binary Outputs (Terminal Block G) Maximum contact voltage DC Analog Outputs (Terminal Block K) Use as current outputs (direct current) 118 SICAM ■ Power Quality and Measurement ■ Katalog ■ Edition 6.0

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Serial Interface (Connection J) 111.3 [4 36) SICAM ■ Power Quality and Measurement ■ Katalog ■ Edition 6.0 119

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Description Variants Order No. Table 4.1/3 Selection and Ordering Data 120 SICAM ■ Power Quality and Measurement ■ Katalog ■ Edition 6.0

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CE conformity This product complies with the directive of the Council of the European Communities on harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU) and concerning electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU). This conformity has been proved by tests performed according to the Council Directive in accordance with the generic standard EN 61000-6-5 (for EMC directive) and with the product standard EN 62586-1 (for Low Voltage Directive) by Siemens AG. The device is designed and...

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Published Siemens AG 2017 Energy Management Division Digital Grid Automation Products Humboldtstr. 59 90459 Nuremberg, Germany www.siemens.com/powerquality For more information, please contact our Customer Support Center. Tel.: +49 180 524 7000 Fax: +49 180 524 2471 (Charges demending on provider) E-Mail: [email protected] © 2017 Siemens. Subject to changes and errors. The information given in this document only contains general descriptions and/or performance features which may not always specifically reflect those described, or which may undergo modification in the course of further...

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