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Overhead Line Protection Switch Intelligent Controller

  • Overhead Line Protection Switch Intelligent Controller
  • Overhead Line Protection Switch Intelligent Controller

Key attributes

Brand RW Energy
Model NO. Overhead Line Protection Switch Intelligent Controller
Rated voltage 230V ±20%
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Electric energy consumption ≤5W
Series RWK-LC

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Description

Description

RWK-LC overhead line protection switch intelligent controller is medium voltage overhead line grid monitoring unit, it can be equipped with RCW(RVB) type vacuum circuit breaker for achieve of automatic monitoring, fault analysis and event records.

Its given to us a safety power grid for cutting line fault and automatic recovery operation and power automation.

RWK-LC series is suitable for up to 35kV outdoor switchgear using, include: vacuum circuit breakers, oil circuit breakers and gas circuit breakers. RWK-LC intelligent controller is gathering with line protection, control, measurement and monitoring of voltage and current signals integrated automation and control devices outdoors.

RWK is an automatic management unit for single way/multi ways/ring network/two power sourcing, provided with all voltage and current signals and all functions. RWK-LC column switch intelligent controller supports: Wireless (GSM/GPRS/CDMA), Ethernet mode, WIFI, optical fiber, power line carrier, RS232/485, RJ45 and other forms of communication, and can access other station premises equipment (such as TTU, FTU, DTU, etc.).

Main function introduction

1. Protection relay functions:

1) 49 Thermal Overload,

2) 50 Three-section of Overcurrent (Ph.OC) ,

3) 50G/N/SEF Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF),

4) 27/59 Under/Over Voltage (Ph.OV/Ph.UV),

5) 51C Cold load pickup (Cold load).

2. Supervision functions: 

1) 60CTS CT Supervision,

2) 60VTS VT Supervision,

3. Control functions:

1) 86 Lockout,

2) 79 Auto reclose,.

3) circuit-breaker control,

4. Monitoring Functions:

1) Primary currents for Phases and Zero sequence current,

2) Primary PT Voltage,

3) Frequency,

4) Binary Input/Output status,

5) Trip circuit healthy/failure,

6) Time and date, 

7) Fault records,

8) Event records.

5. Data Storage functions:

1) Event Records,

2) Fault Records,

3) Measurands.

Technology parameters

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Device structure

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About customization

The following optional functions are available: Power supply rated at 110V/60Hz , Upgrade SMS Function. Upgrade RS485/RS232 Communication interface Function

For detailed customization, please contact the salesman. 

 

Q: What does the line protection switch controller do?

A: It is mainly used to protect the line security. When the line is overloaded, short circuit and other abnormal conditions, the line protection switch controller can quickly detect these problems, and then automatically cut off the circuit, to prevent the line from being damaged by too much current, to avoid causing fire and other dangerous situations. Q: How does it detect a line anomaly?

A: It has a sophisticated current detection device inside. When the current in the line exceeds the set safe value, whether it is due to overload caused by too many appliances or short circuit caused by line fault, the detection device can sense the change in the current and trigger the controller action.

Q: Is the line protection switch controller durable?

A: Generally speaking, if it is a qualified product, it is more durable. The electronic components used are strictly screened, and the housing has good protection and can adapt to different environmental conditions, but it is also checked and maintained regularly to ensure that it works properly.


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FAQ
Q: The SEF current setting is 0.8-1 amp, Is it possible to achieve higher accuracy for this constant value?
A:

By increasing the magnification of SEF sampling, we update the program to ensure its sampling accuracy meets the requirements within the range of 0.8-1 amps.

Q: How to connect controller panel with phone app?
A:

NOTE: In the "GSM" menu, it need be set the first phone number, and the limit of the phone number(ADMIN/USER/OFF)①.The default phone number is 13 bits, For example+86 1385758963,if the number is less than 13 bits, the remaining number of digits are replaced by A.

STEP1:  config on the Controller 

  1. Set the number in the controller, press [ENTER] key to "EDIT" menu;
  2. Press [ENTER] key and then press [→] key to "GSM" menu;
  3. Press [ENTER] key to set the number and limit, first you need to change the number to 8613857589636 (please ignore the symbol "+", and the remaining number of digits are replaced by A ), then change the limit to "Admin", After this, press [ENTER] key and entry password "0099" to save.

STEP2:Operation on the Phone 

  1. Open the APP, the password is admin123 (the users can change the password in the APP );
  2. When enter the APP, click "Add" to set the value of the controller;
  3. Then click "Submit" to save;
  4. Find "Line1" and click "Operate" to operate the device;
  5. Click "Refresh" and wait for the update message;
  6. Find "Power" menu, click "Refresh" and wait for the update message.
Q: Could you explain more details about OC1, OC2, and OC3?
A:

Three-Section Overcurrent Protection is a coordinated protection scheme widely used in power systems to detect and isolate faults (e.g., short circuits) while ensuring selective tripping. It consists of three stages with distinct operating characteristics based on current magnitude and time delay:

  1. Instantaneous Overcurrent Protection (Section I)

Function: Responds immediately to severe overcurrents exceeding a high-set threshold (e.g., 5–10 times the rated current).

Purpose: Rapidly clears close-in faults (near the protection device) to prevent equipment damage.

Key Feature: No intentional time delay (operates in milliseconds).

  1. Time-Delayed Overcurrent Protection (Section II)

Function: Triggers after a predefined short delay (e.g., 0.1–0.5 seconds) for moderate overcurrents (e.g., 2–5 times the rated current).

Purpose: Handles faults farther from the protection device, allowing downstream breakers to clear localized faults first (selectivity).

Coordination: Employs a time-graded scheme—higher fault currents (closer faults) trip faster, while lower currents (remote faults) trip slower.

  1. Backup Overcurrent Protection (Section III)

Function: Activates after a longer time delay (e.g., several seconds) for low-magnitude overcurrents (e.g., 1.2–2 times the rated current).

Purpose: Serves as a backup for primary protection (Sections I/II) and addresses overloads or persistent faults.

Characteristic: May use an inverse-time curve (trip time decreases as current increases).

Coordination Principle

The three sections work hierarchically:

Section I clears severe faults instantly.

Section II handles moderate faults with short delays, prioritizing system selectivity.

Section III provides backup protection, ensuring reliability if upstream protections fail.

This layered approach minimizes outage scope, balances speed and selectivity, and enhances grid stability.

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