STE-D Power Line Carrier Communications
The training course is focused on system architecture, overall system operational functionalities, troubleshooting and maintenance knowledge. It is specifically indicated for engineers and technical workers in charge of STE-D system operations and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS: basic electronics and pc knowledge (file management, Ms Windows operating system, web browser).
NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS: groups of 5 people are suggested.
PRACTISE: exercises, practical maintenance and usage of the PLC are an important module of the training.
DOCUMENTATION: attendant will receive slides pack and technical documentation in electronic format.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
DAY 1 – Introduction and general overview
- Main features and performances:
- STE-D 40W, STE-D 80W
- Digital, analogue and mixed application
- Integrated SMUX
- Teleprotection: integrated and stand alone
- Technical characteristics
- Equipment Architecture
- High Voltage & power components
- Rack
- Power Supply unit
- Amplifier Unit
- Tx Filter
- Rx Filter
DAY 2
- Core parts
- Digital Processing Unit
- Control Management Unit Modularity
- STEDpc: Configuration & maintenance tool
- Installation
- Introduction: structure, main parameters, typologies of configuration.
- Off line/on line mode
- SMUX Part:
- Speech Interface Unit (SIU)
- Data Interface Unit (DIU)
- Analogue application : Base Band Processing Unit (BBPU)
- Teleprotection Application: TPS4c, TPS-POF and TPS-BF unit
DAY 3
- STEDpc: Configuration & maintenance tool
- Creation, control & modification (off line)
- Download configuration (on-line)
- Modification (on line)
- Filter tuning (theory and exercises)
DAY 4: Commissioning exercises
- Exercises:
- HV link Analysis: test and measurement
- On line equipment tuning: Transmission level set up and echo canceller tuning
- Link communication activation: general parameters
- Main Diagnostic Functions description (Events Upload, Alarms acknowledgment, link status and performance evaluation)