A guardian for your underground cable network
SICAM Fault Passage Indicator (FPI) is a device that is used for detection and signalling of short circuit and earth-fault on medium voltage cable networks.
4 external current sensors detect the phase faults (R, Y, B) and earth-fault (E).
The current sensor detects phase fault and earth-fault current based on the set current threshold detection and communicate to SICAM FPI via an optical signal.
By using the rotary switch available on the individual sensor, you can set the fault current threshold for phase sensors from 200 A to 1200 A (Type 1 Series), 200 A to 800 A (Type 2 Series) and for earth sensor from 10 A to 100 A (Type 1 Series), 40 A to 300 A (Type 2 Series).
When the current exceeds the set threshold level, the current sensor provides an input via plastic fibre-optic cable to SICAM FPI. In this condition, the corresponding LEDs blink.
In normal operating condition, there is no LED indication.
SICAM FPI is used as a fault detection and indication unit. SICAM FPI is used in the feeder and distribution automation of secondary medium-voltage systems that ranges from 10 kV to 36 kV.
Phase-Fault Current Range (Type 1 Series)
200 A/400 A/500 A/600 A/800 A/ 1000 A/1200 A AC
< 10% of selected range (cable 0 30 mm to 0 50 mm)
Phase-Fault Current Range (Type 2 Series)
200 A/300 A/400 A/500 A/600 A/ 700 A/800 A AC
< 15% of selected range (cable 0 30 mm to 0 50 mm)
Earth-Fault Current Range (Type 1 Series)
10 A/20 A/30 A/40 A/60 A/80 A/ 100 A AC
< 10% of selected range (cable 0 85 mm to 0 105 mm)
Earth-Fault Current Range (Type 2 Series)
40 A/80 A/1 20 A/160 A/200 A/260 A/ 300 A AC
< 15% of selected range (cable 0 85 mm to 0 105 mm)
40 ms, 60 ms, 80 ms, 160 ms, 200 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms
Auto Reset Time
1 h, 2 h, 4h, 8 h
Self sustained, continues functioning using internal lithium battery even after the main incomer feeder has tripped.
Safe, complies with the IEC 61010-1 safety standards.
Simple, DIP switch based setting for configuration and diagnostic testing.
Configurable Binary Outputs, for remote indication to SCADA for faults/diagnostics via FRTU/RTU.
Enhanced diagnostics, self and sensor cable diagnostics is supported.
Local Indication, 3 red LEDs for phase fault, 1 red LED for earth fault, 1 yellow LED for battery health condition for local indication.
Multiple reset functionality, Auto reset, remote reset via external push buttons, front fascia.
User Configurable Momentary Fault Override function.
Extended Battery Life, Enhanced Power Management leading more than 2000 hours of operation under fault conditions (blinking).
Sensors, IP 67 complaint self sustained accurate sensors with a noise immune plastic fibre-optic cable interface to the SICAM FPI Indicator unit.
Medium-voltage cable distribution systems 10 kV to 36 kV, 50 Hz/60 Hz Signalization
3 red LEDs - phase fault
1 red LED - earth fault
1 yellow LED for battery health condition
Inputs and Outputs
Current Sensor Inputs: Phase current R, Y, B and earth current E via a plastic fibre-optic cable
2 Binary inputs: 1x 230 V AC reset input, 1x remote reset input from dry contact
2 Binary outputs potential-free (max switching voltage 250 V AC/ 220 V DC)
Battery for 2,000 hours, service life of approx. 10 years
-30 °C to +55 °
Polycarbonate, 96 x 48 x 45 mm (W x H x D)
Degree of protection: front IP20, rear IP67
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