MOBILTEX CorTalk RMU3 Remote Monitoring and GPS Interruption for Rectifiers

Quickly and Affordably Add Two-way Communication for Accurate, Remotely Controlled Configuration and GPS-Synchronized Interruption of Rectifiers

Description

Gain deep insight into the performance of your CP system with continuous remote monitoring capabilities. The RMU3 is a small, two-piece device that can be easily installed into a rectifier cabinet and features a full range of configurable functions to collect critical measurement data.

Two-way information can be transmitted via satellite or cellular network as frequently as every few hours to provide a highly detailed view of the CP system and identify short-lived events that may impact CP performance.

When combined with CorView web analytics platform, pipeline operators can use a network of RMU3 devices to instantly evaluate overall CP performance, identify areas of concern and remotely manage interruption activities.


Key Features

  • Compact, weatherproof devices are designed to be quickly and easily installed in existing rectifier cabinets or test stations
  • Available with satellite or cellular communications for maximum service coverage with economical fixed rate operational communication costs
  • No connection to ground for superior lightning and surge protection
  • Highly accurate and reliable data collection and GPS-synchronized interruption
  • High reliability, long operational life design, low capital equipment cost
  • Operation in -40 to +60°C (-40 to +140°F) temperatures
  • IP67 sealed enclosure and cabling for harsh environments
  • Fast, simple configuration via PC, iOS or Android app


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Features

  • Simple and very quick to install (typically under 1 hour)
  • High reliability, long operational life design
  • Low capital equipment cost
  • Economical fixed rate operational communication costs
  • Satellite or LTE cellular models for maximum service coverage
  • Four galvanically isolated analog input channels
  • Each analog channels is bi-polar with 150mV (50 and 100mV current shunts), 22V, 150V, and 4-20mA measurement ranges
  • Each analog channel can be configured to read DC or True RMS AC (i.e. induced AC measurements)
  • DC analog channels include >65bD of 50/60Hz AC rejection
  • All analog channels are high impedance and allow direct connection to reference half-cells
  • Analog channel measurement accuracy of ±0.5% DC and ±1% ACFS over -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
  • Programmable low and high alarm window capability on each analog channel with report by exception facilities
  • Scheduled reporting of data based on customer selected plan (every 6 hours, daily, every 2 days, or weekly readings)
  • Each channel has independent very high lightning protection
  • No connection to ground for maximum lightning immunity
  • Internal temperature measurement and reporting
  • Internal wide temperature range rechargeable battery system provides 16 hours (RMU3-G) or 10 hours (RMU3-S) of backup
  • GPS antenna / GPS receiver and high gain LTE or satellite antenna integral to transceiver
  • Compact two piece mechanical design
  • Termination block assembly is 135mm x 38mm x 38mm (5.3” x 1.5” x 1.5”) and typically mounts inside the rectifier
  • Antenna transceiver assembly is 134mm x 77mm x 53mm (5.3” x 3.0” x 2.1”) and mounts externally with a view of the sky
  • Components connect together with a single polyurethane cable with small (0.5” diameter) molded waterproof connectors
  • Antenna transceiver includes a bottom side ½” threaded receptacle that mates directly to electrical conduit fittings
  • Easy configuration through a USB PC interface
  • Rectifier GPS position information transmitted to corView host
  • IP67 sealed enclosure and cabling for harsh environments
  • Operation in -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) temperatures
  • Integral voltage sensor for safe and lightning immune detection of supply voltage presence
  • Magnetic door switch / tamper sensor with exception report
  • Optional: 8 year internal measurement recorder locally stores all readings sampled every 6 hours

Specifications

RMU3-B (Base Unit):

Environmental:
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
Storage Temperature: -45 to +80°C (-49 to +176°F)
Humidity: 0 to 100% RH non-condensing
Pollution Degree: 1
Maximum Altitude: 5000 meters above sea level
Physical:
Size: 135mm x 38mm x 38mm (5.3” x 1.5” x 1.5”)
Weight: 200 grams (7 oz)
Enclosure: UV stable, wide temperature polycarbonate
Mounting: Mounted inside a rectifier
Power:
PWR IN Operating voltage range: 9 to 18 volts AC (50/60Hz) or 9 to 22 volts DC
Power (less relay drive): 5 VA maximum (Including RMU3-G)
Power (with relay drive): 15 VA maximum (Including RMU3-G)
Power Source: LPS or Class 2 CSA/UL approved (CSA 60950-1 or UL 60650-1)
Measurement Inputs:
Analog Measurement Type: Category 2 (as per CSA C22.2 – 61010)
Analog Ranges (DC & AC): +/- 150mVDC only
+/- 22VDC, 16V true RMS 
+/-150VDC, 105V true RMS (+/- 119VDC for TEG sources) 
4-20mA (with external precision shunt resistor)
AC Rejection on DC Readings: >65dB @ 50/60Hz
External Analog Channels : 4 galvanically isolated, high impedance
Lightning Immunity: Survives multiple 20KV 10mS surges
DC Measurement Accuracy: +/- 0.5% of full-scale
AC Measurement Accuracy: +/- 1.0% of full-scale
ADC Resolution: 16 bits
Temp. Measurement Accuracy: +/-4 C (+/-7 F)
Door / Tamper Switch: Activated by external magnet (included with device kit)
Interruption Output:
Relay drive voltage: 12 volts DC (Pwr In – 1VDC)
Relay drive current: 0.75 Amps maximum
Relay contact close dwell: 0-100 ms
Relay contact open dwell: 0-100 ms
Relay contact type: NO or NC
Relay type: Solid state or mechanical

 

 

RMU3-G GPS & LTE Cellular (Antenna Unit)

Environmental:
Operating temperature: -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
Storage temperature: -45 to +80°C (-49 to +176°F)
Humidity: 0 to 100% RH non-condensing
Pollution Degree: 2
Mounting: Type 3 Enclosure - Suitable for outdoor use
Power:
Operating voltage range: 8.5VDC nominal, supplied from RMU3-B
Power: 4W maximum
Physical:
Size: 53mm x 77mm x 134mm (2.1” x 3.0” x 5.3”)
Weight: 550 grams (1.2lb)
Enclosure: Watertight, UV stable, wide temperature polycarbonate
Backup Battery: Internal 4V/2.8AHr extended temperature sealed lead acid
Communications:
Radio: LTE Cellular
Interruption Timing:
GPS Receiver: Internal 20 channel
GPS Antenna: Internal patch
Timing accuracy: +/-0.5 ms (AC line sync disabled) 
+8.8/-0.5 ms (AC line sync enabled)
Off Time: 100 – 60,000ms in 1ms steps
Cycle Time: 200 – 60,000ms in 1ms steps
Processing Core:
CPU: 72MHz ARM Cortex-M3 Core
Memory: 1MB Flash, 64KB RAM, 8KB EEPROM

 

 

RMU3-S GPS & Satellite (Antenna Unit)

Environmental:
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
Storage Temperature: -45 to +80°C (-49 to +176°F)
Humidity: 0 to 100% RH non-condensing
Pollution Degree: 2
Mounting: Type 3 Enclosure - Suitable for outdoor use
Power:
Operating voltage range: 8.5VDC nominal, supplied from RMU3-B
Power: 4W maximum
Physical:
Size: 53mm x 77mm x 134mm (2.1” x 3.0” x 5.3”)
Weight: 550 grams (1.2lb)
Enclosure: Watertight, UV stable, wide temperature polycarbonate
Backup Battery: Internal 4V/2.8AHr extended temperature sealed lead acid
Communications:
Radio: Iridium SBD satellite
Interruption Timing:
GPS Receiver: Internal 20 channel
GPS Antenna: Internal patch
Timing accuracy: +/-0.5 ms (AC line sync disabled)
+8.8/-0.5 ms (AC line sync enabled)
Off Time: 100 – 60,000ms in 1ms steps
Cycle Time: 200 – 60,000ms in 1ms steps
Processing Core:
CPU: 72MHz ARM Cortex-M3 Core
Memory: 1MB Flash, 64KB RAM, 8KB EEPROM

Annotated Photos

RMU3

The number in the yellow circle corresponds to the numbered explanation on the following list:

  1. Small weather proof antenna transceiver unit mounts externally with a view of the sky
  2. Internal high gain GPS antenna & receiver and high gain GSM or satellite antenna & transceiver
  3. Internal rechargeable battery backup system
  4. Durable wide temperature cable with molded miniature waterproof connectors connects the two devices together
  5. Magnetic door/tamper switch
  6. Test switch and device status indicator
  7. Terminal block assembly mounts inside of the rectifier
  8. Exceptional lightning immunity provides long-term reliability
  9. Four galvanically isolated analog input channels
  10. Integral mounting system directly mates with industry standard ½" NPT electrical fittings
  11. CSA USA & Canada regulatory safety approval

    Bottom side of the RMU3 transceiver module