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RUGGED
Bushing Monitoring

Cost-effective Solution for avoiding bushing failure

 Bushing Monitoring Solution
Rugged Monitoring presents an advanced address difficulties in bushing failures in the
bushing monitoring solution that gives past. With the recent technology asset owners
predictive diagnostics to help users prevent can detect failures and can directly reduce their
malfunctions or breakdowns in wide range of maintenance downtime and costs.
power transformer bushing equipment. Our
We at Rugged Monitoring are motivated to
self-operating system and remote monitoring
provide innovative and exceptional quality
solutions present real-time diagnosis and allow
products, our vision remains focused on
utilities to work towards solving problems
meeting customer requirements while
rather than finding them.
anticipating and exceeding the needs of a
Routine maintenance, early replacement and continuously changing dynamic market.
traditional off-line testing have been used to

RM’s Comprehensive Bushing Monitoring Solution

Sensor Cable

R501
Bushing
Adapters

Monitoring Software
Enclosure
RM EYE

Analog Relay
BM201 Input Output

Option 1: R501 Comprehensive Electrical Asset Option 2: BM201 as a Standalone Bushing

Monitoring System Monitoring Module

R501 comprehensive Transformer Monitoring BM201 is a standalone single Module

system with integrated Bushing Module can be solution for up to 6 bushings. The Din-Rail
used as complete bushing monitoring solutions. mount module connects with the bushing
The R501 can be expanded to add monitoring of adaptors and provides serial Modbus output
temperature, Partial discharge, OLTC, Cooling using RS-485 port.
System and Relay outputs.

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 Grid Reliability Integrated Solution
Maximize the grid reliability by locating Monitors bushing conditions and
downed conductors, monitoring, and detects PD activity in the main tank
addressing unplanned grid-edge
transformer load and overload.
Increased Value Proposition
Maximum Uptime RM can offer its customers with a
comprehensive bushing evaluation and
Can notify operators of power
monitoring package for new or retrofitting
interruptions, enabling faster location of
transformers
outages, and accelerating restoration.

RM’s Bushing Module Solution

3 Phase Transformer

Transformer Bushings
DSS0003R15_Bushing Monitoring_EN_A4

Monitoring Software
RM EYE

BSENS

R501
BM201

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BSENS Bushing Sensor for Improved Transformer Reliability
to Avoid Bushing Failure

Bushing failures can be caused by transient

overvoltage’s, temperature fluctuations, as well as by
the ingress of moisture, which can quickly lead to
failure of bushing insulation or even to a major
transformer failure.

Our BSENS continually perform online condition monitoring of transformer bushings through regular
time-based diagnostics. Bushing adaptors are installed at the bushing test tap or voltage tap. Being a
function of phase ground voltage and impedance of the bushing insulation, leakage current passes
through the tap adaptors flowing to ground through capacitance, any imbalance in the impedance of
the insulation will lead to variation in leakage current.
The measured leakage current from BSENS provides following outputs:
Capacitance
Tan δ or Dissipation Factor
Partial Discharge Signals
Bushing Sensors for Tan δ and Capacitance monitoring are based on measuring Leakage Current in
the range of 1mA to 200mA which also additionally provides HF signals between 100 kHz – 25 MHz
for PD monitoring.
We at Rugged Monitoring have 45+ different bushing tap adaptors designed to cover most of the
bushings aiding in faster system commissioning. Our standard sensors are designed for bushings
with rated voltage of upto 1500 kV.

Benefits
Easy installation and commissioning
Flexible configuration options to meet customer expectations
Generates highly accurate data
Early incipient fault detection ensures reliable operation and
reduces supply outages

Applications
Condensing/ capacitive type bushings

Transformer Bushings

Breaker Bushings

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 BSENS
Features
Reliable and robust product Based on industry standard method
Measures leakage currents of fundamental Most accurate condition analysis
harmonics Custom designed for various bushing taps
Variants are available for monitoring up to 6
bushings on three phase transformers
It measures High Frequency PD signals

Technical Specifications
Transient Voltage Protection Up to 1500 KV Bushings

Bushing Tap Earthing Protection Double Protection against any loss to grounding connection
Leakage Current = 1mA to 200mA
ELECTRICAL Sensor Output
Partial Discharge: 100 kHz to 25 MHz
SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended Cable RG223 or RG213

Measured Parameters Leakage Current and Partial Discharge

MECHANICAL
Custom designed for various bushing taps
SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Temperature -60°C to +95°C

ENVIRONMENTAL Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C

SPECIFICATIONS Humidity 95% Relative Humidity

IP rating IP 66 (Protection against moisture ingress)

Ordering Code
BUSHING SENSOR- LEAKAGE CURRENT BUSHING SENSOR- PARTIAL DISCHARGE

Bushing Sensor Bushing Model Sensor Material Bushing Sensor Bushing Model Sensor Material
(e.g., GOH, ALMO) 1. Aluminium (e.g., GOH, ALMO) 1. Aluminium
2. Stainless Steel 2. Stainless Steel

B S E N S - L z - y y y y - x w B S E N S - P z - y y y y - x w

Leakage Current Partial Discharge

Model of Sensor Sensor Connector Model of Sensor Sensor Connector
z= 0 to 9 0 = TNC z= 0 to 9 0 = TNC
1 = BNC 1 = BNC
2 = N Type 2 = N Type

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 BM201 Rugged Bushing Monitoring
Module for Industry Applications

Rugged Monitoring BM201 is an online bushing

monitoring module designed compactly to monitor real
time condition of the Bushings.

Operating under high voltage substation environments with

greater reliability BM201 measures Power Factor/Tan δ and
Capacitance from the bushing test tap adaptors. It will alert
personnel of fault conditions at an early stage and provide
vital health information on the bushings and the transformer.
Providing a comprehensive view of the transformers
bushing conditions BM201 combines accuracy and easy to
use software which can further be expanded to additional transformers. It is available as a
standalone or comprehensive system integrated with other transformer monitoring solutions and
can stably monitor maximum upto 6 bushings.
Using custom made adapters connected at the bushing tapping points, the BM201 by applying a
proven balance current method (Sum of Current) measures

The change in bushing leakage current compared with the original values correlated from
the bushing name plate information.
The timing difference between the 3 bushing current phases, which translates to phase
angle differences relative to each other.

The measured and calculated values are then sent to the third-party system via Modbus (RTU)
protocol using built-in serial (RS-485) port. The BM201 also captures the hourly average of the Tan
δ, Capacitance and Voltage (absolute and rate of change). It has the data integration capability of
multiple monitoring platforms.

Benefits
Minimize asset outages due to bushing failure Applications
Efficient to avoid most dangerous catastrophic failures of
bushings Online monitoring of
condensing/ capacitive
Optimize bushing replacement planning:
type bushings
RoC of Tan δ and capacitance.
Cost optimized solution for different types of electrical asset Online Monitoring of
Faster integration with SCADA or Cloud Transformer Bushings

Online Monitoring of
Breaker Bushings

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 BM201
Features
More than 45 + customizable bushing tap Easy to install and commission
adaptors Support for multiple technologies of bushing
Highly accurate measurement for Tan δ and monitoring Sum of Current Method (Balance
Capacitance Current Method) and Reference Method
Double protection for earthing link breakage

We at Rugged Monitoring have extensive experience and worldwide

resources available to deliver integrated monitoring solutions and
assist customers with transformer challenges,
including various other electrical assets.

Technical Specifications
Measurement Range Leakage Current 1mA to 200mA

Leakage Current ± 0.5%

Tan δ (PF) ± 0.5%

Capacitance ± 0.1%
ELECTRICAL
Voltage ± 0.5%
SPECIFICATIONS
Scan Rate -200 ms / channel

Power Input 12 - 24V DC (Default)

# of Relays Outputs 01 x Fail Safe Relay for System Failure

Measured Parameter Operating Voltage, Overvoltage, Leakage Current, Overcurrent

Memory MicroSD external memory slot (Up to 2 TB)

Logging 1 sec interval on USB

COMMUNICATION
Serial Port RS-485 with Modbus RTU

Configuration Port USB (to use with Rugged Connect windows software)

Operating Temperature -25 °C to 75 °C

ENVIRONMENTAL
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
SPECIFICATIONS
Humidity 95% Non-Condensing

MECHANICAL Dimensions 4.92" x 4.92" x 1.89" (125mm x 125mm x 48mm)

SPECIFICATIONS Number of Channels Upto 06 channels

Ordering Code
Number of Channels
03 = 3 Channels
06 = 6 Channels

Bushing Module B M 2 0 1 - x y - L x Leakage Current Option

0 = Between 5mA to 200mA
1 = For Leakage Current of 1mA to 100mA

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 R501 Rack Mount Comprehensive and Customizable
Transformer Monitoring Solution

Rugged, Most Versatile and Multi Channel

monitoring solution capable of monitoring one
or multiple transformers for :
Basic Transformer Monitoring, Fibre Optic
temperature monitoring, Partial Discharge,
Bushing, OLTC, Cooling System, Load, Power,
and more...

Key Features
Fully flexible rack mount and distributed Equipped with most accurate & advance
architecture support transformer health assessment analytics
Expandable & Field upgradable to add Range of communication options and
different transformer monitoring modules protocol support; Ethernet redundancy (PRP)
Highly secure, web server based Complies with the latest IEC/IEEE standards
visualisation and configuration software. for Emission, Immunity, Safety and
Environment.

Benefit

Increased transformer availability

Improved grid reliability
Transformer lifetime extension
Remote monitoring solution for various
transformer parameters
Lower cost of installation and
maintenance - Higher RoI
Faster integration with central condition
monitoring system (On-Prem or Cloud)

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 R501
R501 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
1. Transformer Control Cubicle

1. Sensors on Transformer

2. Bushing Sensor

3. Fiber Optic Temperature

4. Sensors for Cooling

Monitoring & Control

5. Dissolved Gas Analyzers

6. Sensor on OLTC/RTCC

7. Partial Discharge Sensors

8. Transformer Control Cubicle

Remote / Integrated Display

1. Sensors on Transformer 2. Bushing Sensor 3. Fiber Optic Temperature 4. Sensors for Cooling
Monitoring & Control

5. Dissolved Gas Analyzers 6. Sensor on OLTC/RTCC 7. Partial Discharge Sensors 8. Transformer Control Cubicle

Sensors that can be connected to R501

1. OTI,WTI, RTD, PRD, Breather, Buchholz Relay, 4. Dissolved Gas Analyzer
LLG/OLI, Pressure Sensor etc. 5. Bushing adaptors and sensors
2. Range of Fibre Optic temperature 6. Range of Partial Discharge sensors
monitoring sensors
3. Cooling System and Control Cabinet

Certifications
Certifications Variants

ATEX
ATEX Lloyds
Lloyds CE / RoHs Offshore / Ethernet Enterprise
Marine Redundancy: PRP Monitoring
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 R501
R501 Monitoring Modules
Comprehensive Features to Meet Market Demand

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Remote / Integrated Display

1. CPU/GTW Module
Option A. CPU Module Option B. CPU with GTW Option C. GTW without CPU
Data Processing & Storage Main rack with CPU, Main rack and slave racks with GTW
Slave rack with GTW
System Fault Relay Provides power to all modules
Provides power to all modules
01 x Serial (RS485) ports Supports FOM and FLM modules
Up to 4 Racks can be
02 x Ethernet (PRP support) Up to 4 Racks can be daisy chained
daisy chained
Health Assessment Analytics 01 x Serial (RS485) ports
01 x Serial (RS485) ports

2. Analog Input Module 6. Analog Output

05 or 10 channels 08 or 16 Analog output
AC/DC current input DC Current Loop (4-20mA / 0-1mA)
RTD / Potentiometer Dc Voltage (0-5V / 0-10V)
Built-in LED indicators User Programmable
Built-in LED indicators
3. Power Monitoring Module
03 Current & 03 Voltage Inputs 7. Fiber Optic Module
Active, Reactive & Apparent Power 02, 04, 06 and 08 Channels
Transformer Power Factor GaAs (200u and 62.5u) Module
Through-Fault Monitoring (I2T) Fluro Module
Current Signature Analysis Built-in LED indicators
OLTC Motor Torque
8. Bushing Monitoring Module
4. Digital Input Module 03 or 06 Channels
08 or 16 channels Leakage Current
Input Voltage 75 - 250Vdc Tan Delta / Power Factor
Threshold Voltage > 60V Capacitance
Built-in LED indicators Phase Voltage
Custom Tap Adaptor for Different Bushing
5. Relay Output Module
04 or 08 Form C Relays 9. Partial Discharge Module
Dry contact (NO-C-NC) 04 or 08 Channels Continuous Monitoring
User Programmable Wide Range (HF and UHF)
Built-in LED indicators Sampling 100 MS/s
Vertical Resolution 12bit

HF UHF Advanced PD Analysis

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UHF, Acoustic, Bushing PD Sensors available
 R501
Technical Specifications
POWER SUPPLY Input Power Requirement 24 - 48 V DC (Default), 120 W, and any other (upon request)

Data Storage Capacity MicroSD external memory slot (up to 2 TB)

CPU
Logging Rate 1 sec interval on USB
MODULE
Config port USB (to use with Rugged connect windows software)
SYSTEM Expandable to 256 Channels, Daisy chain up to 32 units
Maximum number of Channels
CAPACITY (with Modbus, Canbus)
# of Channels 2, 4, 6 and 8 channels

Measurement Range -80 °C to +300 °C (cryogenic 4 °K range optional)

FIBER OPTIC
Resolution 0.1 °C
MODULES
Accuracy ±1.0 °C (±0.2 °C in relative temperature)

Scan Rate 200 ms / channel ( Optional: Faster scanning rates available)

# of Input Channels 05 or 10 Channels

Clamp-on CT with different ranges: 5Amp, 10Amp, 20Amp,

AC Current Input
100Amp and others available
ANALOG INPUT
MODULE DC Current Input 4 - 20 mA

Temperature Input 100 ohm platinum (Pt100)

Potentiometer up to 20,000 ohms

# of Input Channels 03 Current and 03 Voltage

Current Input Range 0 - 5A
POWER
MONITORING Voltage Input Range 0 - 250V
MODULE
Sampling Rate 32 KS/s

Measurement Parameters Power, Through-Fault, Motor Torque etc.

# of Input Channels 08 or 16 Channels

DIGITAL INPUT
Dry Contact Resistance between the contact < 100 Ω
MODULE
Powered Contact 75 - 250Vdc

# of Input Channels 08 or 16 Channels

ANALOG OUTPUT
MODULE 4-20 mA or 0-5V or 0-10V
Output format
Configurable for any measured / calculated value
# of Input Channels 03 or 06 Channels
BUSHING
MONITORING Leakage Current Range 1mA to 200mA
MODULE Tan Delta (PF), Capacitance, Phase Voltage,
Monitoring Parameters
Overvoltage, Overcurrent
# of Input Channels 04 or 08 Channels
PARTIAL DISCHARGE HPM: 0.01 - 100Mhz
Acquisition Bandwidth
MODULE UPM: 100 MHz - 2 GHz
Monitoring Parameters PD Amplitude, Discharge Rate and PRPD
OUTPUT RELAY
MODULE # of Output Channels 04 or 08 Form C relays

Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 & FO Ethernet) Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-104, MQTT, IEC61850, PRP
COMMUNICATION
Serial Port RS485 with Modbus support
OPTIONS
CANBUS Port CANBUS Master/Slave support for Can Dataloggers

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 Asset Monitoring :
Enterprise Architecture
Compatible with Rugged Monitoring Enterprise Solution

UI UX

- Data Layer
- Analytics
- User Interface
- Custom Dashboards
- Reporting
- Email/SMS Notifications

RM EYE

Private Cloud (Customer Cloud),

Rugged Monitoring Cloud

IEC 60870-104 ODBC

IEC 61850 MODBUS
FTP/SFTP DNP 3.0
- XML, JSON HTTPS
- CSV, COMTRADE Data Collection
MQTT

Asset Data

Transformer
Switchgear Power Cable - Offline Test Results - Historian Power Electronics
Monitoring
Monitoring Monitoring - Inspection Records - CMMS (Battery, UPS,
System
System System - Name Plate - SCADA/ DCS VFD, Relay)

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One Solution for Multi-Site
Multi Asset Monitoring
Manage different industrial assets on one platform
without human intervention

Features
Advanced and Exceptional Reporting Built on well-established remote and
Technology with automated alerts cloud-based monitoring technology
Modern remote monitoring solutions provide Simple user-friendly interface providing
valuable insights to Multiple Assets at Multiple fast access to all the features and commands
Sites on real-time
Quick and easy 1 step configuration setup
Robust asset health monitoring
with analysis and recommendations support Encompasses a secure access to data
asset effectiveness in addition to maximizing and configuration
equipment uptime
Advanced asset algorithms based on
Establish a real time and consistent standard ones with new ideas
monitoring by getting the right information
Systematic fleet management and analysis
into right hands
Extended multilingual support to handle
An efficient, reliable partial discharge
product inquires or troubleshoot problems
monitoring for all the assets
proactively
A detailed comprehensive DGA Analysis
Up System Level Reporting
Lifetime Consumption details.
Industrial IoT

Features Specific to Bushing Monitoring

Bushing monitoring for HV, LV, and MV side Partial Discharge monitoring and Analysis
Online and Periodic Capacitance & Tan delta - PRPD : Phase resolve partial discharge
analysis in the realtime - Partial Discharge Amplitude and Discharge
Temperature monitoring with Sensors and rate trend analysis
Thermal cameras - Partial Discharge Fault localization
Get Alarm notifications for individual bushing - Artificial Intelligence based PD fault
parameters over Email, sms and push
Identification
notificaions
Advanced DGA analysis for the Oil filled Analytics on Online, and offline test data
Bushings for fault identification

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 Why Customers Choose Us?
RM solution, the trusted monitoring solution for over 10000+ assets across 50+ countries.
We are a leading High Value Electrical Asset Monitoring Company integrating fibre optic
technology to the assets.

Attention to Details A plan for Success

It’s our attention to the small stuff, Our Customers are well satisfied with
scheduling of timelines and keen project the advisory services that we offer to
management that makes us stand out from help them with best in class
the rest. technological performance and a long
durable life.

Experts only Meeting Deadlines Money Matters

We bring-in our diversified Work with us, and you’ll work We protect you
experienced team with over with seasoned professionals – against currency
100+ years of experience in vigilant of deadlines, and fluctuation with
Asset Monitoring committed to exceeding client competitive and fair
expectations. market prices

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 Rugged Monitoring Services About Rugged Monitoring

Rugged Monitoring provides customization of Industry’s leading team of asset condition

sensors, monitors & software. In addition we monitoring experts with 100+ years of
offer on-site commissioning services, combined experience committed to delivering
maintenance contracts and technical support to customizable solutions for challenging
all customers worldwide. applications. We offer a range of reliable, high
performance, customizable sensors and
monitoring solutions that are immune to
external influence.

Certification

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001/ Llyod’s ATEX

OHSAS 18000 Register Certification

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