Outputs

Live Data Display

The live status of arc flash detection in the electrical distribution system can be represented in the Edge Control software in various forms such as:

Single-line diagrams

• Digital single-line diagrams, with real-time animation in case of arc flash detection

Display of Arc Flash Related Trips on Single-Line Diagram

Detailed diagrams

• Device diagrams, pre-configured along with native device drivers (PowerLogic P5 30 series or P3 Advanced) or customized to reflect PowerLogic A125 / Arc V121 (PowerLogic P5 20 series, P3 Standard, MasterPacT MTZ, PowerLogic ION9000, or PM8000)

• Real-time data in custom graphics (floor plans, elevation drawings)

Events and Alarms

Event log viewers

Events and alarms are uploaded from devices and visualized in native event and alarm viewers of the Edge Control software.

Chronological views include all events and alarms, acknowledged or unacknowledged alarms, summary alarms, or incidents related with arc flash:

• Arc flash detection (light detection and optional current detection)

• Arc flash protection activation

• Circuit breaker status changes (opening, trip status, etc.)

• Arc flash protection system diagnostic status (UPS status, self-monitoring of sensors, self-diagnostics of connected products, and status of their interconnections).

High-speed and high-precision sequence of events helps locate the source of the fault.

In addition, user remote control actions during the repair phase are traced with operator name and timestamp.

Smart alarming

Arc flash events or alarms are intelligently grouped to be displayed as comprehensive arc flash incidents and to reduce the overall number of alarms in the viewer.

Incident Chronology with Arc Flash Events and Alarms

Notifications

• SMS and/or email notifications can be sent for fast analysis and action.

• Email notifications are also available to send reports and non-critical information.

Trends

In addition to high-resolution waveforms captured during the arc flash event, long-term trends can also be observed to understand if slow phenomena could trigger the arc flash.

Real-Time Trending in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert

Analysis Tools

Power Event Analysis

The Power Event Analysis incident timeline provides advanced functions to enable further root cause investigation with detailed breakdown and sequence of alarms, waveforms, and power events involved in the incident (refer to the Power Event Analysis application).

Waveform viewer

To refine the understanding of an arc flash occurrence, electrical current waveforms captured by a protection relay, a trip unit, or a power meter can be displayed with a native waveform viewer in Edge Control software.

Waveform Viewer