VECTO
TRANSIENT

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 5.0MHz sampling VECTO TRANSIENT is a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 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 5 MHz diagnostic waveforms, including absolute value exceedance and rate of change exceedances. 

The device is permanently GPS or PTP time synchronised to within <100ns 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.
VECTO TRANSIENT - 5MHz versus 50kHz-Voltage sampled waveforms on a graph showing the difference in resolution detail between the different sampling rates. The x-axis shows a range from 0.01839 to 0.01865 seconds; a period of 0.00026 seconds. A 5MHz sampling rate translates to one sample every 200 nanoseconds (0.0000002 seconds). Thus this graph displays 1300 sample points over the 0.00026 seconds.
A graph representing the difference in a 50kHz sampling rate resolution compared to the 5MHz sampling rate resolution available with the VECTO TRANSIENT. The x-axis shows a range from 0.01839 to 0.01865 seconds; a period of 260 microseconds. Thus this graph displays 1300 sample points over the 260 microseconds.

Key Features

  • 5.0MHz sampling rate
  • 2.5MHz analog bandwidth
  • Raw 5.0MHz synchronous waveform storage – with pre- and post-waveforms
  • Screened voltage and current sensor inputs
  • 128GB M.2 SSD storage
  • GPS synchronised to within ±100ns from absolute time
  • Built-In 4G cellular modem with MIMO antennae
  • Built-In HMI
  • VECTO Grid OS support
  • SFP-based gigabit fibre support

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 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.

Device Compliance

  • Power Quality Instrument: IEC62586-1 – PQI-A-FI1-H
  • Power Quality: IEC6100-4-30 ED 3.0 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.
DC Analog/Logic Inputs callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
AC & DC Relay Outputs callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
Wireless network antenna and GPS antenna connections callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
Ethernet network connections callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
LED status indicator callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
AC & DC Current Sensor Inputs callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
Kensington Security Slot on the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
USB + Mobile SIM + Fiber SPF cage callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
AC & DC Current Inputs callout of the VECTO TRANSIENT, a multifunction, waveform synchronised, Ed3.0 Class-A power quality based transient recording device, with 5.0MHz sampling and the ability to store full resolution raw waveforms.
Voltage Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Voltage Inputs
Number of Channels 4 x screened voltage inputs
Measurement Range 500VLN, 866VLL, ±707VDC
Selectable Input Range 500V, 250V, 125V, 62.5V, 31.250V
Voltage measurement DC, Single Phase, 3-Phase (Star, Delta)
Input impedance/channel > 1MΩ
Current Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Current Sensor Inputs
Number of Channels 4 x screened low voltage inputs
Measurement Input Range 10ARMS, ±14.4VDC
Selectable Input Range 10V, 5V, 2.5V, 1.25V, 750mV
Impedence/channel >1MΩ
Current Sensor Input specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Current Sensor Inputs
Number of channels 4 x high impedance resistive voltage divider inputs
Measurable range 2.5VRMS, ±4VDC
Programmable gain 1,2,4,8,16
Input impedance/channel > 1MΩ
Time Stamping specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Time Stamping
Onboard precision time source Battery-backed industrial GPS (3.3V powered active external antenna)
Onboard fall-back time source Battery-backed real time clock
Onboard RTC drift 10ppm (320 seconds per annum)
External sources NTP, PTP (IEEE1588-V2)
Overall time accuracy <100ns 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 ± 150VDC
Input impedance/channel > 1MΩ
Relay Output specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Relay Outputs
Number of Channels 4 x galvanically isolated solid-state relays
Switch Rating 100mADC, 300VDC
Galvanic isolation 1,000V
Accuracy & Bandwidth specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Accuracy & Bandwidth
Sampling rate 5.0MHz (±100ns time synchronised)
Analogue bandwidth 2.5MHz
Waveform storage rate 5.0MHz
ADC resolution >16-bit
Overall accuracy <0.1%
Fast transient capturing ≥ 500ns
Power frequency range DC, 40-70 Hz
Harmonic spectrum 1-64th (harmonic and inter-harmonic)
Higher harmonic bands DC – 25kHz (200Hz bands)
Physical specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Physical
Dimensions 250 x 135 x 65 (L x W x H)
Material Aluminium plates, plastic collar
Weight 1.9kg
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 2x 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 (USB2.0–480Mbit) (powered)
Power specifications of the VECTO TRANSIENT
Power
Power consumption < 15W (25W max when charging)
AC supply voltage range 90-280VAC (40-70Hz)
DC supply voltage range 90-300VDC
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3 compliant
Onboard battery 2 x 18650 type li-ion cells

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