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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260
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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260

Product catalog summary
Customer Benefits
  • Intelligent measuring and monitoring units with customizable data screens enhance user experience.
  • Automated Demand and Power Factor Control helps avoid penalties by managing loads efficiently.
  • Equipment Monitoring and Control improve operational yields and extend equipment lifespan.
  • Power Quality and Disturbance Analysis capture and address power quality issues effectively.
  • Preventative Maintenance with alarm setups allows for early detection of potential problems.
  • Extensive communication and SCADA connectivity support multiple protocols for seamless integration.
Product Overview
  • VAMP 96: A basic multimeter ideal for industrial low and medium voltage power distribution, compatible with SCADA systems.
  • VAMP 260: Suited for heavy-duty industrial applications, offering extensive input/output options and unique features.
Technical Specifications
  • Both units are designed for industrial and utility substations, suitable for power, energy, and power quality metering.
  • VAMP 96 connects to metering cores, while VAMP 260 connects to both metering and protection cores.
  • VAMP 96 features 3 digital inputs, whereas VAMP 260 includes 6 digital inputs, additional outputs, and alarm contacts.
Communication
  • Supports protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, and Profibus for industrial application integration.
  • VAMPSET software facilitates relay management, supporting multiple languages and Windows OS versions.
Functionality
  • Measurement and monitoring functions cover current, voltage, power, and energy metrics.
  • Includes power quality logging and mathematical functions such as harmonic distortion and voltage interruptions.
Applications
  • VAMP 260 is used for monitoring power and energy in industrial power distribution, with outputs for energy management systems.
  • VAMP 96 is used for measuring power and energy in production cost centers and utility applications.
Order Codes and Accessories
  • Provides detailed order codes for VAMP 96 and VAMP 260, including optional hardware and accessories.
Technical Data
  • Specifications include measuring circuitry, rated current, voltage, and thermal withstand capabilities.
Specifications
  • Voltage Withstand: 264 V to 275 V.
  • Burden: Less than 0.5V A.
  • Rated Frequency: 45 – 65 Hz.
  • Frequency Measuring Range: 16 – 75 Hz.
  • Terminal Block: Supports solid or stranded wire with max dimensions of 2.5 mm² to 4 mm².
  • Auxiliary Voltage: Options from 24 V dc to 330 V dc.
  • Power Consumption: 5 W normally, up to 15 W with output relays activated.
  • Digital Inputs: 3 to 6 inputs with operation time from 0.00 to 60.00 seconds.
  • Trip Contacts: Rated voltage of 250 V ac/dc with a continuous carry of 5 A.
  • Accuracy: Current accuracy +/- 0.4%, voltage +/- 0.5%, frequency +/- 10 mHz.
  • Alarm Contacts: Different configurations for VAMP 96 and VAMP 260.
  • Local Serial Communication Port: RS 232 with data transfer rate of 9,600 - 38,400 kb/s.
  • Remote Control Connection: Options include RS 232, RS 485, and plastic fibre connection.
  • Analogue Outputs: 4 ports with current output range of 0 – 20 mA.
  • Test Voltages: Insulation test voltage of 2 kV and surge voltage of 5 kV.
  • Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature ranges from -25 to +55 °C.
  • Casing: IP20 protection with dimensions and weight varying by model.
Device Track Record
Schneider Electric’s VAMP range is known for protection relays, arc flash protection, and measuring units for power systems. VAMP products are recognized for integrated arc flash fault protection, enhancing safety and meeting international standards.
Additional Information
Design and photos by Schneider Electric Industries SAS. The document is printed on recycled paper.
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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-1

VAMP 96 and VAMP 260 Measuring and  monitoring  units   VAMP 96 and VAMP 260 metering devices are designed for remote or stand-  lone monitoring of industrial and utility a applications where energy consumption and billing shall be monitored by cost centers or individual feeder. Demand and power factor control, equipment monitoring, alarms for preventive maintenance and disturbance capturing are standard features in VAMP 96 and VAMP 260. CUSTOMER BENEFITS • ntelligent measuring and monitoring units I The VAMP meters come with an extensive selection of pre-configured data screens and measurements that you can use or customize to fit your metering requirements. • emand and Power Factor Control D Avoid penalties with automated load shedding, scheduling, peak shaving or capacitor bank control. • quipment Monitoring and Control E Improve process yields and extend equipment life. Extensive analog and digital I/O enables system monitoring and control. As a member of  VAMP  protection relay family these meters come with an extensive communication capabilities. • ower quality and Disturbance Analysis P Capturing abnormal disturbances in power quality like harmonics, voltage interruptions, voltage sags/swells and unbalancing. • reventative Maintenance P Set up alarms to warn of pending problems in advance. • xtensive communication and SCADA connectivity E IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus TCP, Profibus DP, DNP3.0, DNP TCP,

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-2

[Measuring and monitoring] VAMP 96, VAMP 260 02 Product overviewVAMP 96 MEASURING AND MONITORING UNIT The VAMP 96 is a modern basic multimeter used as a stand alone meter in industrial low and medium voltage power distribution distribution panels. This meter can be connected to SCADA or energy management system in order to provide required measurements, alarms, condition data, events to the operator using various communication protocols. VAMP 96 shall be connected to measurement core of the current and voltage transformers Typical application of VAMP 96 is to measure energy by production cost...

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-3

Measuring and monitoring VAMP 96, VAMP 260 Communication VARIOUS COMMUNICATION ALTERNATIVES TO OUR DEMAND As VAMP 96 and VAMP 260 are members of VAMP protection relay family the meters benefit of the communication protocols widely used in other VAMP devices. The metering and control devices are often interfaced with Profibus DP, MODBUS TCP, Modbus RTU or SPA communication in industrial applications. Utilities request IEC 61850 , IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103, DNP 3.0 and SPA protocols. In addition to this, the VAMP 96 has a MBus protocol in order to support connectivity with the Automatic...

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-4

[Measuring and monitoring VAMP 96, VAMP 260 04 Power quality hlardware Communic:a1:ion Logging, mathematical functions Measure^nl: and monitoring functions Symbol Function

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-5

Measuring and monitoring VAMP 96, VAMP 260 VAMP 260 CONNECTION DIAGRAM VAMP 260 is connected to phase voltages in a 400 V network VAMP 260 is connected to line voltages in a 400 V network VAMP 260 is connected to phase voltages in a 400 V network VAMP 260 is connected to line voltages in a 400 V network VAMP 96 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Measurement functions Remote General digital inputs Energy pulse output

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-6

[Measuring and monitoring] VAMP 96, VAMP 260 06 Raising frame

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-7

Measuring and monitoring VAMP 96, VAMP 260 VAMP 96 PANEL MOUNTING POWER POWER ALARM ALARM SEMI-FLUSH MOUNTING Unit 96 VAMP g and Monitoring POWER POWER ALARM ALARM

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-8

Measuring and monitoring VAMP 96, VAMP 260 Typical applications VAMP 260 Remote Control Center Energy Management System VAMP 260 power monitoring unit applied for monitoring of power and energy at industrial power distribution. Energy pulses drive Energy Management System whereas the alarms and load information goes via the serial communication to the Control Center. The mA outputs control analogue meters of the switchgear. Energy Management System 10kV Modbus, Profibus DP, TCP/IP VAMP 96 is a basic metering and control device used for measuring power and energy of production cost centers in...

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-9

[Measuring and monitoring] VAMP 96, VAMP 260 9 VAMP 96 Nominal current [A] 1 = 1 A / 5 A Nominal Voltage [V] C = 100.. 240 V Frequency [Hz] V 96 1 C 7 —J VAMP 260 V 260 7 = 50/60 Hz Supply voltage [V] A = 100.. 240 Vac/dc B = 18 .. 75 Vdc G = 9 .. 36 Vdc Optional hardware A = None O = LC 100 Mbps ethernet fiber interface inc. IEC 61850 and M-bus P = RJ-45 100 Mbps ethernet interface inc. IEC 61850 and M-bus Optional hardware A = Version 6 firmware * B = Standard firmware * Only optional hardware, A available Nominal current [A] 1 = 1 A 5 = 5 A Nominal Voltage [V] C = 100.. 240 V Frequency [Hz] 7...

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-10

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-11

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VAMP 96 and VAMP 260-12

[Measuring and monitoring] VAMP 96, VAMP 260 12 DEVICE TRACK RECORD • Schneider Electric’s VAMP Range specialises in protection protection relays, arc flash protection and measuring and monitoring units for power systems. • VAMP’s medium-voltage and subtransmission protection relays are used in numerous applications, from overhead line feeders and substations to power plants and industrial power system. Their unique integrated arc flash fault protection functionality enhances the safety of both people and property and has made VAMP a leading manufacturer in arc flash protection worldwide. All...

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