ABB Excount II User Manual page 13

transceiver and the software utilize this information as the means of
identification during the measurement, and it is therefore very impor-
tant that the details are correct. After the sensor is installed it may not
be practical to view the identification number without first de-energi-
zing the surge arrester.
b) Charge the internal power source
Place the sensor outdoors, preferably in direct sunlight, for at least 48
hours prior to installation. This will ensure the internal power source is
fully charged. For indoor use, refer also to section 2.5.
c) Installation of the EXCOUNT-II software
Install the EXCOUNT-II software onto your PC. Installation instructions
are described in section 2.6.
d) Record sensor and station data
Record each new sensor's ID-number in the administration part of the
PC-program, together with the station data and surge arrester data
for where it will be installed, as described in section 2.7.
e) Testing the communication between sensor and transceiver
Prior to installation, each sensor should be initialised by making a
reading of surge counter data only. See section 2.7, 4 and 5 for
details of how to use the transceiver. This will establish a link between
the administration details in the PC-program and the sensor. Confirm
that contact can be made with the sensor and revert to ABB if any error
codes occur. This measurement need not be saved in the PC-program.
Important! The test is best made at a location nearby where
the sensors will be installed. During this test, the sensor must
be at least 1 m above the ground, not placed on an earthed
object or anything with a metal frame, and preferably made with
15 – 30 m distance between the sensor and transceiver. This is
most easily achieved by one person holding the sensor at waist
height, while another person makes the measurement with the
transceiver.
f) Installation on surge arresters
The preparations are now done and you may proceed with installation of
the EXCOUNT-II sensor on the surge arrester. See section 3.
1HSA 801 080-15en EXCOUNT-II Users Manual
2. Before installation
Adhesive label
(on underside) Engraved
(on topside)
Figure 2.4.1
Location of sensor
ID-number
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