BEN 6000 Multi-purpose Intelligent Electronic Device
	Powerful and Compact with a new multi-tasking real time operating system embedded within its core, the NEW BEN 6000 Digital Fault Recorder delivers state-of-the-art 16 bit resolution at 12kHz, 0.1% accuracy.
• Multi-Function (DFR, DSM, Cont. Rec, RTU, PMU, SER, PQ Monitor) • 16-bit data acquisition at 12 kHz • FlashDisk or 8 GB hard drive mass storage • Triggered (2 speeds) + continuous recordings • Centralized or decentralized architecture • Up to 192 Analog inputs and 384 Digital inputs • Up to 200 triggerable Derived quantities (virtual channels) • IEC 61850 Compliant
	GENERAL: Data acquisition units with scaleable and flexible architecture, allow as many as 24 remote fiber linked acquisition units to be located up to 1.8 miles from the BEN 6000 centralized control unit . A Power Quality Monitor which will profile the connected signals against EN /IEEE power quality standards is an available option.
The DSM (Dynamic Swing Monitor) allows the combination of any inputs to create derived quantities to trigger long duration records for system stability, power flow analysis or generator monitoring. Continuous Recorder feature can provide more than a month of system recording to the users specified capacity FlashDisk or 8 GB hard drive independent from event triggering conditions. A Sequence of Events Recorder (SER) displaying all digital transitions of input contacts as well as internal trigger conditions is also available. Phasor Monitoring Unit (PMU) is an available option offering real-time system phasor information for external processes fully compliant with IEEE 1344. An optional Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) is available for real time measurement and event reporting to SCADA which allows the monitoring of the most complex of applications and is IEC 61850 compliant. APPLICATION EXAMPLES : Complete substation or multiple feeder monitoring with multiple remote acquisition units
GENERAL MONITORING :
CONTROL UNIT :
The control unit is built on an industrial Compact PCI bus and one 250 Mips CPU card, available in two versions.
REMOTE ACQUISITION UNIT:
	Each remote acquisition unit, complete with power supply and fiber interface, can be an assortment of analog current, voltage, or digital channels remotely located (1.8 miles) from a Control Unit.
DATA ACQUISITION UNITS:
	Available acquisition units: • 8 analog voltages and 16 digital inputs • Up to 8 analog currents or voltages and 16 digital inputs • 32 digital inputs • Remote Acquisition Units are an assembly of voltage acquisition units and/or current acquisition units and/or digital acquisition units remotely located from the Control Unit. The remote acquisition unit includes its own power supply and optical fiber interfaces for the connection to the Control Unit.
POWER QUALITY:
	A power Quality Monitor for detection, capture and recording of PQ events and trends compliant with IEC/IEEE standards for PQ profiling at an interface between distribution and load, or between utilities at the transmission level is available as an option.
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA:
SOFTWARE:
CONFIGURATION
The CONFIGURATION software offers a comprehensive Windows™ environment for the definition and tuning of the BEN6000 basic functionality and settings. • Identification of terminals • Scaling • Types of recording and triggers • Settings • Relay functions • Circuits and communications • Diagnostic of the remote recorder to the board level
ANALYSIS & COMMUNICATIONS
With the true multitasking capabilities of the Analysis Center Software, all communication is performed in the background while the user works with analysis or other functions. The use of high transfer baud rates (up to 115200 Bps) and powerful data compression algorithms considerably reduces communication time. Retrieved records are introduced in the analysis software database which allows file classification with user defined classes (and comments), record names, DFR serial number, triggering date and time, record weight, LAN file sharing is supported. The BEN32 Master Station software allows the data collection by various means and a multi-facetted analysis for a complete power system event overview, analysis and reporting. • 32 bit application for faster access to data • Records Database • Multitask software (doing communication, analysis, reporting simultaneously) • Single software for analysing, communicating, updating of parameters, reporting, ... • Windows™ 2000/XP operating systems • Ethernet or serial communications • Instant record opening • Fast scrolling and zoom function • Easy creation of user defined layout with drag and drop operation on record channels • User’s annotations superimposed on signal trace • Amplitude modification with channel stretching handles • Time and waveform amplitude delta measurement by means of two cursors • Display the digital event information in a sequence of event recorder format • COMTRADE import/exports • Multiple analysis windows for parallel analysis of two records at the same time whether from the same BEN, from different BEN’s or from any device providing COMTRADE compatible files • In-screen annotations • Extended printout capabilities allowing the user to print whole or partial records with the desired resolution • Comprehensive on-line help BEN 32 analysis center software remains fully backward compatible with any existing BEN recorder.
QUALITY & RELIABILITY:
Supplying customers with extremely reliable and superior products is Qualitrols’ main commitment. To achieve this goal, Qualitrol uses carefully chosen components and has developed a stringent in-house quality program and manufacturing control process. Each BEN series DFR is subject to strict quality tests ensuring reliable operation for years. Qualitrol has been awarded with the world class IS0 9001 Quality Standard of Excellence. 3 Other shunt values available 4 Performance criteria: A
IEEE, IEC, EMC and UNIPEDE TESTING STANDARD COMPLIANCE All substations and generation facilities require dependable Digital Fault Recorders. They must be able to capture critical faults even during severe electrical surge conditions. BEN series DFR Recorders are designed to accurately record the fault, not just survive it. Qualitrol complies with IEEE C37.90.1-1989, C37.90.1-1991, IEC61000-4 standards (Surge Withstand, Disturbance and Isolation are extremely important considerations when designing, specifying or buying a Fault Recorder). In addition, the BEN series DFR complies with EMC61000-4 and CENELEC 50081-2/50082-2 standards. BEN series Digital Fault Recording systems are designed to meet or exceed IEEE and IEC standards. During the manufacturing process, each BEN Series DFR undergoes extensive factory tests and operation, in severe electrical environments, ensuring conformity to these standards.