Ormazabal velatia ekor.gid, General Instructions Manual

IG-175-EN version 02; 17/06/2016

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General Instructions

ekor.gid 

Main components of ekor.gid 

3.1.  Enclosure 

3.1.1.  Wall-mounted

The exterior enclosure of the ekor.gid unit is made of metal 

in order to achieve an improved mechanical protection 

and greater rigidity. This ensures a greater protection of 

its internal components against handling accidents such 

as dropping the unit and external impacts, or accidents 

once the unit is installed at its final location. Also, internal 

components, whose weight require them to be securely 

fastened to the structure, can be installed at the factory. 

In accordance with current regulations, the ekor.gid 

Smart Distribution Management Unit has reduced depth 

dimensions so it can be installed without obstructing the 

operational clearance of the Transformer or Switching 

Substations.

It has two independent and removable doors to allow 

proper access to its interior in areas with reduced space. 

This allows for optimum operation of its components under 

any circumstance.

Its interior is divided into two clearly differentiated areas or 

compartments, which are accessed via each of the doors: 

•  The top area, Communications Compartment, houses 

the communication components and the batteries. All 

the components are connected to a protective earth and 

therefore they can be directly accessed for maintenance, 

configuration, etc.

•  The lower area, Low Voltage Compartment, houses 

the Low Voltage components like the power supply 

equipment, PLC concentrator, Low Voltage Monitor(s), 

Ethernet gateway and each of their different connection/

protection components. These components are 

referenced to the Low Voltage neutral potential and 

are integrated inside polycarbonate, providing a 10 kV 

insulation that does not allow accessing them if they 

have not been previously disconnected, in order to 

ensure the safety of the operators.

The cabinet incorporates non-forced ventilation by means 

of side grilles for proper circulation of the air and the heat 

generated by the different components. 

Since this is a cabinet with a metallic structure, the fire load 

is minimal.

3.1.2.  Cubicle-mounted

The exterior enclosure of the ekor.gid-s unit is metal, using 

the same fastening and support elements as those designed 

for other cabinets installed on cubicles. Mechanical 

protection is therefore maintained, along with improved 

rigidity. This ensures a greater protection of its internal 

components against handling accidents such as dropping 

the unit and external impacts, or accidents once the unit 

is installed at its final location. Also, internal components, 

whose weight require them to be securely fastened to the 

structure, can be installed at the factory. 

The  ekor.gid-s cubicle-mounted Smart Distribution 

Management Unit uses the space on the cubicle to 

integrate the telemanagement and communications 

solutions without having to occupy the operating clearance 

in Transformation or Switching Substations, in accordance 

with current regulations.

The interior is defined in two zones or compartments which 

are accessed from the front of the cubicles, straightforwardly 

and close to the door: 

•  The exterior zone, namely the Communications 

Compartment, houses the communication elements on 

the door. A volume has been defined which allows the 

installation of different communication solutions, as well 

as the communications antenna. All the components are 

connected to a protective earth and therefore they can 

be directly accessed for maintenance, configuration, etc.

•  The interior, Low Voltage Compartment, houses the Low 

Voltage Remote Management components like the PLC 

concentrator, Low Voltage Monitor(s), Ethernet gateway 

and each of their different connection/protection 

components. These components are referenced to 

the Low Voltage neutral potential and are integrated 

inside polycarbonate, providing a 10 kV insulation that 

does not allow access if they have not been previously 

disconnected, in order to ensure the safety of operators.

The cabinet incorporates non-forced ventilation by means 

of rear grilles for proper circulation of the air and the heat 

generated by the different components. 

Since this is a cabinet with a metallic structure, the fire load 

is minimal.