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CO M M U N I C AT I O N N E T W O R K S

MCD80
Power Line Carrier Coupling Device
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ABB coupling device type MCD80 Technical data
A reliable component for PLC communication. and applications.

Coupling device functions MCD80 – advantages and features — Single-phase coupling

01 Single-phase coupling
• Injection and extraction of PLC signals on • High degree of modularity (phase-to-ground). Since a single phase to ground fault close to the
high voltage (HV) overhead lines and cables Compact unit with variable complement — station (on the phase used for the PLC link) can
02 Phase-to-phase
• Through connections in intermediate of modules coupling. short-circuit the signal, PLC signals may only be
stations coupled to just one phase of the power system
• Matching of HV line and PLC equipment • Maximum personnel protection when transmission reliability in the event of a
impedances Insulated enclosure and special design power system fault is of secondary importance.
• Electrical insulation between HV plant and features minimize electrical hazards High-pass filter
PLC equipment Phase-to-phase coupling
• Programmable Coupling to two phases of the power system is
The modular MCD80 series One high-pass version for different system much more reliable than coupling to just one
The MCD80 modular coupling devices form the parameters, programmable on site Hybrid phase. A single phase to ground fault in this case
interface between the HV transmission line and will normally cause an additional attenuation
the PLC equipment and fully comply with the • Weather-proof and tropicalized of the PLC signal by about 6 dB only.
previously listed requirements with respect to Corrosion inhibited by fiberglass reinforced
compatibility and flexibility. polyester enclosure A phase-to-phase coupling scheme consists of
two coupling devices, one of which includes a
The units of the MCD80 series provide optimum • High carrier power rating hybrid module.
PLC end-to-end links, RF through-connections Up to 1000 W PEP
and junction networks on all HV transmission
systems. • ISO 9001 quality

HV Overhead Line
All MCD80 devices conform to the latest IEC and • Simple integration in PLC system
High-pass filter A9BS/A9BT
ANSI recommendations. As a supplier of complete PLC systems, ABB
Nominal impedance PLC equipment-side Z2 75 Ω and 125 Ω, unbalanced
knows what is required of a coupling device Line trap
Nominal impedance transmission line-side Z1 240/320 Ω
Range of coupling capacitance 1.5 to 13 nF Coupling capacitor

Composite loss within passband ≤ 1.0 dB typical A9BS

Return loss within passband ≥ 12 dB typical

Transport of Electrical Energy Band-pass filter A9BP/A9BR
Coupling
Nominal impedance PLC equipment side Z2 as desired device
Nominal impedance transmission line side Z1 as desired
Range of coupling capacitance min. 0.5 nF
HV Line Impedance Z L Composite loss within passband ≤ 1.0 dB typical
Return loss within passband ≥ 12 dB typical —
01 to PLC terminal
Circuit Line trap Line trap Circuit Common filter properties
breaker breaker
Z1 Z1 Nominal peak power P.E.P. at 50 kHz ≤ 400 W
Coupling Coupling Harmonic distortion ≥ 80 dB
capacitor capacitor
HV Overhead Line
or or Power frequency test voltage
CVT CVT Transformer (primary/secondary) 10 kVrms, 1 min
Impulse test voltage wave shape 1.2/50 μ s
Line traps
Transformer (input line-side to ground) 10 kVpeak Coupling capacitors

Z2 Z2
Earthing switch A9BT A9BS
Coupling Coupling
device device Rated current 300 Arms continuously
MCD80 MCD80 Short-time current 16 kA, 1 s
PLC Terminal PLC Terminal Coupling
Permissible ambient temperature range - 40 °C to + 70 °C
devices
Dimensions (H x W x D) 405 mm x 305 mm x 200 mm
Weight (per unit)
A9BS, A9BP approx. 9 kg (20 lbs)
Transmission of Data, Speech and Protection Signals
A9BT, A9BR approx. 10 kg (22 lbs) —
02 to PLC terminal
Designed and manufactured in accordance with requirements
and recommendations of IEC 60481, SEV 3052 and ANSI C93.4.
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ABB Switzerland Ltd
Power Grids
Grid Automation
Bruggerstrasse 72
CH-5400 Baden, Switzerland

Tel: +41 844 845 845 (Customer Support Center)

Mail: communication.networks@ch.abb.com

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