VECTO
TRANSIENT

10MHz Sampling Multifunction Power Quality Based Transient Recorder

Right-angle view of the 5.0MHz sampling VECTO TRANSIENT is a  multifunction, waveform synchronised, Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.

Introducing
VECTO TRANSIENT

The 10MHz sampling VECTO TRANSIENT is a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed4.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms. A number of triggering conditions can be used to capture events with full 10 MHz diagnostic waveforms, including absolute value exceedance and rate of change exceedances. 

The device is permanently GPS or PTP time synchronised to within < 100 ns from absolute time, and offers high accuracy and high-bandwidth analog inputs with selectable input range.

It offers secure Gigabit bandwidth IP integration via Ethernet, Fiber, WiFi and 4G Cellular interfaces. The devices are powered from either AC, DC or POE-Plus sources and offers built-in battery support.

VECTO devices can operate stand-alone or as part of a fleet of permanently connected devices managed by VECTO Grid OS, the big data hosting, visualisation, analysis & reporting software platform. Various add-on software modules are available.

Key Features

  • Raw 10 MHz synchronous waveform storage – with pre- and post-waveforms
  • > 2MHz MHz analog bandwidth
  • Screened voltage and current sensor inputs
  • 128 GB M.2 SSD storage
  • GPS synchronised to within < 100 ns from absolute time
  • Built-In 4G cellular modem with MIMO antennae
  • Built-In HMI
  • VECTO Grid OS support
  • SFP-based gigabit fibre support
A graph of a switching event recorded with the VECTO TRANSIENT.
Zoomed-in graph of the switching event. Notice the arc forming and difference between 50kHz and 10MHz sampled waveform data.

Product Functionality

External Interfaces

  • 4 x Screened broadband voltage inputs with selectable input range
  • 4 x Screened broadband current sensor inputs with selectable input range
  • 1 x Current sensor power supply output (5V)
  • 4 x Analog/logic event inputs
  • 4 x Solid-state relay outputs with LED indicators
  • Communications functionality
    • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE & PTP support
    • 1 x 1000BASE-X SFP cage
    • 1 x MIMO WiFi antenna port
    • 1 x MIMO cellular antenna port
    • 1 x SIM slot
    • 1 x Active GPS antenna port
  • 1 x USB-C expansion port (lockable)
  • 13 x Status LEDs
  • 1 x Universal AC/DC power supply input
  • 1 x Power on/off push button
  • 1 x Safety earth connection point
  • 1 x Kensington Security Slot
Graph titled 'Voltage Transient (Impulse) captured by the VECTO TRANSIENT Recorder' displaying two waveforms: a solid red line representing a 5MHz sampled voltage impulse and a dotted blue line representing a 50kHz sampled voltage impulse. The x-axis shows time in seconds from 0.000020 to 0.000100, a period of 0.0000800 seconds. The 5MHz waveform is dense with approximately 500 samples over a 100-microsecond duration, while the 50kHz waveform has about 5 widely spaced samples over the same duration
A Voltage Transient (Impulse) captured by the VECTO TRANSIENT Recorder displaying two waveforms: a solid red line representing a 10MHz sampled voltage impulse and a dotted blue line representing a 50kHz sampled voltage impulse.

Device Compliance

  • Power Quality Instrument: IEC62586-1 – PQI-A-FI1-H
  • Power Quality: IEC6100-4-30 Ed 4.0 Class-A
  • Harmonics: IEC61000-4-7 Class 1
  • Flicker: IEC61000-4-15 Class F1
  • PMU: IEEE C37-118 Class P&M
  • Billing: IEC62053-22 Class 0.2S
Graph titled 'Voltage Transient (Impulse) captured by the VECTO TRANSIENT Recorder' displaying two waveforms: a solid red line representing a 5MHz sampled voltage impulse and a dotted blue line representing a 50kHz sampled voltage impulse. The x-axis shows time in seconds from 0.000020 to 0.000100, a period of 0.0000800 seconds. The 5MHz waveform is dense with approximately 500 samples over a 100-microsecond duration, while the 50kHz waveform has about 5 widely spaced samples over the same duration
A Voltage Transient (Impulse) captured by the VECTO TRANSIENT Recorder displaying two waveforms: a solid red line representing a 10MHz sampled voltage impulse and a dotted blue line representing a 50kHz sampled voltage impulse.

Device Compliance

  • Power Quality Instrument: IEC62586-1 – PQI-A-FI1-H
  • Power Quality: IEC6100-4-30 Ed 4.0 Class-A
  • Harmonics: IEC61000-4-7 Class 1
  • Flicker: IEC61000-4-15 Class F1
  • PMU: IEEE C37-118 Class P&M
  • Billing: IEC62053-22 Class 0.2S

VECTO Transient
Interfaces

Face view of the VECTO TRANSIENT with 5.0MHz sampling, is a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
AC & DC Voltage Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
AC & DC Voltage Inputs
Number of Channels 4 x screened voltage inputs
Measurement Range 400 VLN, 700 VLL, ±565 VDC
Voltage measurement DC, Single Phase, 3-Phase (Star, Delta)
Input impedance/channel > 1 MΩ
AC & DC Current Sensor Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
AC & DC Current Sensor Inputs
Number of Channels 4 x screened low voltage broadband inputs
Measurement Input Range ±2.5 VRMS, ±3.6 VDC
Impedence/channel > 1 MΩ
Accuracy & Bandwidth specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Accuracy & Bandwidth
Sampling rate 10 MHz (±100 ns time synchronised)
Analogue bandwidth >2 MHz
Waveform storage rate 10 MHz
ADC resolution > 18-bit
Overall accuracy < 0.1%
Fast transient capturing ≥ 500 ns
Power frequency range DC, 40-70 Hz
Harmonic spectrum 1-64th (harmonic and inter-harmonic)
Higher harmonic bands DC – 25 kHz (200 Hz bands)
Time Stamping specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Clocks
Onboard precision time source Battery-backed industrial GPS (3.3 V powered active external antenna)
Onboard fall-back time source Battery-backed real time clock
Onboard RTC drift 10 ppm (320 seconds per annum)
External sources NTP, PTP (IEEE1588-V2)
Overall time accuracy < 100 ns from absolute time (when locked to GPS or PTP)
Analogue/Logic Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Analogue/Logic Inputs
Number of channels 4 x voltage inputs
Input Voltage Rating ± 300 VDC
Input impedance/channel > 1 MΩ
Relay Output specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Relay Outputs
Number of Channels 4 x galvanically isolated solid-state relays
Switch Rating 1ARMS, 300VRMS (max)
Galvanic isolation 1,000 V
Physical specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Physical
Dimensions 250 x 135 x 65 (L x W x H)
Material Aluminium plates, plastic collar
Weight 1.9 kg
Mounting Options Portable, DIN Rail, 19” Rack (3U)
Electrical connections Pluggable screw type (screw lock-down)
Rated range of operation and storage -20ºC to 60ºC
Operating humidity 0-95% (non-condensing)
Communication specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Communication
Ethernet 2 x gigabit ethernet
Fibre 1 x 1000BASE-X SFP cage
Cellular modem 1 x Battery backed industrial 4G module
Cellular antennae 1 x MIMO antenna port
Wifi 1 x industrial WiFi module
Wifi antennae 1 x MIMO antenna port
Operating modes Access Point or Infrastructure Mode
USB expansion port 1 x USB-C (USB2.0–480 Mbit) (powered)
Power specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Power
Power consumption < 25 W
AC supply voltage range 90-280 VAC (40-70 Hz)
DC supply voltage range 90-300 VDC
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at compliant
Onboard battery Li‑ION (Replaceable)

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VECTO Grid OS

VECTO devices can operate stand-alone or as part of a fleet of permanently connected devices managed by VECTO Grid OS, the big data hosting, visualisation, analysis & reporting software platform.

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