e-terragridcom LMU

TELECOM

Coupling device

Comprehensive stand-alone coupling device for PLC telecommunications

Using a power line as the transmission

medium, the PLC Telecommunications world
requires particular interfacing functions
between telecommunications equipment
(power line carrier equipment) and highvoltage components such as the line, line trap
circuits and coupling capacitors.
ALSTOM Grid has designed the
e-terragridcom LMU coupling device
specically for this type of application,
guaranteeing the ultimate quality in terms of
reliability and safety.
Without any additional accessories, the
e-terragridcom LMU fulls the modularity of
the various congurations encountered in the
power line technique (phase earth coupling,
phase-phase coupling, inter-circuit coupling).

The best way to cope

with line characteristics
Based on a new design, the e-terragridcom
LMU is a part of the 5000 Telecom product
range and offers the following features:

Efcient protection against HV power effect

and transient voltage picks, ensuring a
high level of safety for staff and excellent
protection for the power line carrier
equipment.
Designed to provide a fast and efcient
commissioning
Matching characteristics that cope with all
the impedances between a
PLC equipment and the power line /
coupling capacitor circuit.

Customer Benets
High safety levels
Compliant with all PLC
transmissions
Easy to install and congure
Cost effective solution
Allows a wide range of
applications
Extended temperature range

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Features

Power line coupling scheme

Simplied Installation

Figures 1, 2 and 3 show the usual arrangement for e-terragridcom LMU (coupling to the HV Line)
by single phase or multi-phase methods

The e-terragridcom LMU is designed to

operate with many different sizes of R.F
coaxial cables and with all different sections of
copper bar.

Phase-to-Earth Coupling

Line-trap

Outstanding protection level

Coupling capacitor terminal.

The connection is protected against any
unwanted contact (personnel protection).
Grounding switch
This protection device is used during
the unit adjustment (commissioning)
or testing (maintenance). For safety
reasons, the grounding switch is coupled
to the door control so that whenever the
e-terragridcom LMU door is opened a
preliminary grounding process is initiated.

e-terragridcom
LMU
Phase-to-Ground Coupling

Phase-to-Phase Coupling

Tuning & Matching taps

Tuning-matching method and tool
Tuning is performed by means of taps.
The method uses pre-settings specied
in tables / abacus graphs referring to the
following values:
Coupling Capacitor
Line impedance
Frequency band

PLC
System

Fig. 1:

Line-trap

Coupling
capacitor

Coupling
capacitor

e-terragridcom
LMU

e-terragridcom
LMU
PLC
System

Fig. 2:
Phase-to-Phase Coupling

Line to Line coupling

Additional features (options)

Line 1

Phase to phase coupling device

Phase to phase coupling is carried ou by
means of one Hybrid transformer.

Line-trap

Line 2

Attenuation Device
An additional (optional) attenuator is available
for short lines with low R.F attenuation.
It provides an efcient solution against
line reections and resulting impedance
distortions, based on extensive knowledge and
detailed analysis capability

Line-trap

Coupling
capacitor

e-terragridcom
LMU
Fig. 3:
Line-to-Line Coupling

Coupling
capacitor

e-terragridcom
LMU
PLC
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Technical Data
Environmental Characteristics

Secondary Arrester

Climatic characteristics

Protection index: IP 55 (EN 60529)

Operational range
temperature:
-45 to +70C

Relative humidity: 95% at 23C

Storage Temp.:

Relative humidity: 100%

-45 to +70C

Withstand & EMC characteristics

RF Characteristics

General

Frequency range:
25 kHz - 500 kHz

A.C. discharge current (50 Hz, 1s, 10 times):

< 100A
Impulse discharge current (8/20 s):
> 25kA

Impedance within 40 kHz to 500 kHz:

> 5 kW
Impedance at the power frequency:
< 13 W

Current Capacity at 50Hz

Permanent: 2A

For 200 ms: 50A

Grounding switch

Coupling capacitor:
2000 pF to 13000 pF
Intermodulation:
IEC 60481 Compliant

Nominal Impedance:
Line side
impedance
50 to 800
mode
unbalanced
Phase to ground
PLC Side
impedance
50, 75, 125, 150
mode
balanced
unbalanced

Attenuator option

Attenuation:

6 dB

Impedance:

50, 75, 125, 150

Short-circuit
Current:

200A/permanent

Primary Arrester

Matching & Tuning

Power frequency insulation (primarysecondary):

5kV rms

Protection Characteristics

Coupling mode:
Phase to Ground
Phase to Phase
Intercircuit

Nominal P.E.P (Peak Envelope Power):

400W

Impulse Spark-over voltage (1.2/50 s):

< 0,8kV

Drain coil (at temperature range)

Basic constraints: IEC 60481

Impulse voltage Insulation

(primary):
6kV

D.C. Spark-over voltage:

350V

D.C. Spark-over voltage:

800V 20%

Mechanical Characteristics
Cables range
Coaxial-PLC side: from 8mm to 18mm

Impulse Spark-over voltage (1.2/50 s):

<1500V
A.C. discharge current (50 Hz, 1s, 5 times:)
< 100A
Impulse discharge current (8/20 s):
150kA
Nominal current after striking:
30A / 1s
100A / 200ms
Insulation resistance:
1010 at 100V

Coupling Capacitor
Connection: bolt and metric threading (M8)
Cable: Insulated Cable or copper bar.
Section: 16 mm2 to 25 mm2

Grounding
Bolt for Cu cable up to 75 mm2
Connection: bolt and metric threading (M10)
Cable: Copper naked cable
Section of cable: 50 mm2 to 95 mm2
Physical

Box Steel, textured polyester powder, paint

nishing (EN 50298)

World class expertise

With this 5th generation of Line

Matching Units, designated
e-terragridcom LMU, ALSTOM
Grid brings to Power Line Carrier
applications a comprehensive standalone coupling device, backed by
unrivaled experience in facilitating
conguration and installation. The
result is an outstanding level of
security for your networks

Encompassing the products and

e-terragridcom
LMU at a glance

High safety level

High protection level

Cost effectiveness

Compactness

Easy installation

Extended application range

service for global solutions,

ALSTOM Grids Telecom offering
gives complete peace of mind.

We have 50 years experience of

designing, manufacturing and
supplying a complete range of
telecommunication equipment.
Anywhere in the world, our experts
can provide the solution for all of
your telecom requirements, enabling
you to focus on your core business.

Alstom Grid Worldwide Contact Centre

www.grid.alstom.com/contactcentre
Tel: +44 (0) 1785 250 070
www.grid.alstom.com
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A NEW INTERFACE
In the constantly evolving
world of power line
technology, e-terragridcom
LMU represents a new
generation for securing
telecom networks.

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