DOIT

Digital Optical Instrument Transformers

DOIT, Digital Optical Instrument Transformers are used for measurement of current and voltage in power systems. Applications are for protection, metering, control and power quality supervision. The Instrument transformers combine traditional measuring techniques with digital optical signal transmission, allowing a purely non-conducting connection between the transducer part in the switchyard and the interface part in the control room.

DOIT Operating Principles

The DOCT, Digital Optical Current Transformer consists of a transducer in the primary circuit connected by an optical fiber to the interface unit in the control room. In the transducer, the current value is measured with a magnetic current transformer, a shunt or a Rogowski coil. After sampling and conversion into digital form by the DOIT electronics, the current value is transmitted as an optical signal in the fiber to the interface in the control room. Power to supply the DOIT electronics is simultaneously transmitted as laser light from the interface to the transducer, using the same or a separate optical fiber.

Transducer
R Filter DOIT circuit 1 2

DOCT
Optical Fiber(s) Interface
Detector Signal proc Laser

HV link

In the DOVT, Digital Optical Voltage Transformer a capacitive or resistive voltage divider is used to measure the voltage. The values are sampled and transmitted to the interface unit in the control

room using identical opto-electronics as in the DOCT. The transfer function is better than with conventional voltage transformers and the risk of ferroresonance is eliminated.

Transducer
Filter DOIT circuit 1 2

DOVT
Optical Fiber(s) Interface
Detector Signal proc Laser

DOIT Features

DOIT Applications

DOCT in capacitor bank

DOIT, Digital Optical Instrument Transformers can be supplied with full redundancy and have ceramic or polymer insulators. Compared to conventional ITs, DOIT have many advantages:
Filter protection

Safety No explosion risk Dielectric cables Immunity to electromagnetic noise Built in self supervision Small physical dimensions Reduced cost for transportation Easy handling on site Can be mounted on other equipment Environmental CT design with no oil or gas Reduced material use Lower transport weight Technical performance Improved transient response No ferroresonance

DOIT, Digital Optical Instrument Transformer is an integrated part of MACH 2TM control and protection system. Important applications are:

HVDC High Voltage Direct Current DC measurement for control and protection Filter protection Harmonics supervision FACTS Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems SC, Series Capacitor protection TCSC, Thyristor Controled Series Capacitor control and protection SVC Light, Static Var Control, control and protection Conventional AC substations Protection Control Metering Power Quality

ABB Power Technologies AB Grid Systems - HVDC SE-771 80 Ludvika, Sweden Tel. +46 240 78 20 00 Fax. +46 240 61 11 59 www.abb.com/hvdc

Pamphlet no POW-0042. 2005-10, Elanders, Vsters