Astute HV Monitoring ®

Astute HV Monitoring®

Service Operating Manual

Operating Manual

Model Number: UTM2-A

Version: 3203-MANUL-V00.00.06

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Safety Precautions and procedures

The Astute HV Monitor is designed to detect partial discharge (PD) sources in High Voltage (HV) Plant.

If no discharges are detected, this does not necessarily imply that an item of HV Plant is discharge free. Discharge sites often have dormant periods and
insulation structures can fail through causes other than those attributable to partial discharges.

If discharges of considerable magnitude are detected in plant that is connected directly to the high voltage power system, the authority responsible for the
plant should be notified.

Warnings
• Installation of this equipment may require approvals for safety prior to energisation. It is the responsibility of the installer or user to obtain all necessary
national safety agency, state, local, and corporate approvals. EA Technology does not assume liability for installation practices. Safety approval of a
licensed engineer or Nationally Recognised Testing Lab is highly recommended and may be required by law in some regions.
• The Astute HV Monitor must be used in accordance with local safety rules and procedures.
• The Astute HV Monitor is designed for use at ground potential only.
• The Astute HV Monitor is designed and tested for indoor use only.
• When testing electrical plant ensure that the metalwork is earthed before applying the Nodes/Probes.
• Maintain safety distances between structures at high voltage and the Astute HV Monitor and its operator at all times.
• Do not operate the Astute HV Monitor or its accessories in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not hard wire the unit to the mains supply without providing a means of emergency disconnection.
• In the event that the supplied wall plug is changed, EA Technology assumes no legal responsibility for the safety of the instrument or persons using the
instrument.
• EA Technology RFCTs are designed to be installed by suitably competent operators on cable earth/ground straps which are suitably and efficiently
connected to earth/ground to maintain safety.
• RFCTs, connecting leads and test equipment do not provide protection against high voltage.
• Operators must ensure that the cable earth/ground conductor is capable of carrying the prospective earth/ground fault current for the time required
for protective devices to operate and without giving rise to dangerous voltages or creating danger. The integrity of earth/ground conductors and
connections should be confirmed by the operator prior to installation of the RFCT.

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Contents
1. General Description 6

1.1 Airborne Ultrasonic Discharge Activity 6

1.2 Electromagnetic Discharge Activity 6

1.3 Cable Discharge Activity 6

2. The Astute HV Monitor 7

2.1 Astute HV Monitor 7

2.2 Power Supply Operation 8

2.3 Astute HV Monitor Hub Operation 9

2.3.1 Hub Status LEDs 9

2.3.2 Hub Connectors 10

2.3.3 Hub Start Up and Shut Down Procedures 11

2.4 Astute HV Monitor Node 12

2.4.1 Node Indicator LEDs 13

2.4.2 Node Connections 13

2.4.3 Node Internal Contact Temperature Sensor 13

2.4.4 Node Internal TEV Sensor 13

2.5 Node Sensors 13

2.5.1 External TEV Probe/Aerial 13

2.5.2 Ultrasonic Sensors 14

2.5.3 Ultrasonic Contact Probe 15

2.5.4 RFCT 15

2.5.5 External Temperature/Humidity Sensor 16

3. Preparations for Use 17

3.1 Non-Standard Installation within HV Cubicles 17

3.2 Safety Approvals 17

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3.3 Sensor Wiring Precautions 17

3.4 TEV Sensors 17

3.5 Ultrasonic Microphones 17

3.6 RFCT 17

4. Operating Instructions 18

4.1 Installing the Wall Mount Astute HV Monitor® 18

4.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount Hub and Power Supply 18

4.1.2 Earthing 20

4.1.3 Connecting the Nodes 20

4.3 Configuring the Astute HV Monitor® 22

5. Configuring the Astute HV Monitoring Service 23

6. Specification 24

6.1 Astute HV Monitor Node 24

6.1.1 TEV 24

6.1.2 Ultrasonic 24

6.1.3 Cable PD 24

6.1.4 Indicators 24

6.1.5 Connectors 24

6.1.6 Power Supply 25

6.1.7 Dimensions 25

6.1.8 Environmental 25

6.1.9 EMC 25

6.2 Astute HV Monitoring Hub and Power Supply 25

6.2.1 Hub Controls 25

6.2.2 Power Supply Controls 25

6.2.3 Power Supply Input 25

6.2.4 Power Supply Output 25

6.2.5 Hub Unit Indicators 26

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 6.2.6 Power Supply Indicators 26

6.2.7 Hub Connectors 26

6.2.8 Power Supply Connectors 26

6.2.9 Hub Volts Free Contacts 26

6.2.10 Hub Isolated Inputs 26

6.2.11 Dimensions 27

6.2.12 Environmental 27

6.2.13 EMC 27

6.2.14 Fittings 27

7. Maintenance 28

7.1 Astute HV Monitor Hub 28

7.1.1 Power Supply 28

8. Sales and Service 29

8.1 Head Office 29

8.2 Sales 29

8.3 Product Support 29

8.4 Calibration 29

Appendix | Windows License 30

Notes 38

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1. General Description
Partial discharges are electric discharges that do not completely bridge the electrodes. The magnitude of such discharges
is usually small; however, they do cause progressive deterioration of insulation that may lead to eventual failure.

Non-intrusive partial discharge detection provides a means for identifying these potential sources of insulation failure that
result not only in loss of supply to customers but can also endanger staff.

A partial discharge emits energy in the following ways:

Electromagnetic Acoustic Gases

Radio Audio Ozone
Light Ultrasonic Nitrous oxides
Heat

The most practical techniques for non-intrusive testing are based on the detection of the radio frequency part of the
electromagnetic spectrum and ultrasonic emissions. The Astute HV Monitor has been specifically developed to enable
electromagnetic and ultrasonic activity to be monitored in a single simple-to-use instrument.

1.1 Airborne Ultrasonic Discharge Activity

Acoustic emissions from partial discharge activity are normally at a frequency too high for the human ear, i.e. ultrasonic. As
the partial discharge progresses towards failure the frequency sometimes decreases into the audible range.

Using an instrument to detect the ultrasonic signal has several advantages: instruments are more sensitive than the human
ear, are not operator dependent and ultrasonic frequencies are more directional. The most sensitive method of detection
is using an airborne ultrasonic microphone. This method is very successful at detecting partial discharge activity provided
there is an air path between the source and the microphone. However, in the case of sealed switchgear with no air path, an
ultrasonic contact probe can be magnetically attached to the external surface of the switchgear to monitor internal activity.

1.2 Electromagnetic Discharge Activity

When partial discharge activity occurs within high voltage switchgear it generates Transient Earth Voltages (TEV) and
electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency range.

The TEV signals are high frequency and therefore travel in the skin of the switchgear and can only escape from the inside
of the switchgear through openings in the metal casing. These openings may be air gaps around covers, gasket materials
or other insulating components.

In addition, when the electromagnetic wave propagates from the partial discharge site it also impinges on the metal casing
of the switchgear producing a Transient Earth Voltage (TEV).

The partial discharge activity may be detected non-intrusively by placing a probe on the outside of the switchgear whilst
the switchgear is in service.

1.3 Cable Discharge Activity

Partial discharge can occur in voids in cable insulation in a similar way to internal discharges in switchgear insulation.
Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) cable joints are particularly prone to partial discharge, more so than Paper Insulated
Lead Covered (PILC) joints, but less in both cases than the cables themselves.

Because cables are usually buried, access is only available from either end, so the previously discussed ultrasonic and TEV
measurement techniques cannot be used. Partial discharge activity can be accurately assessed in a cable using ‘offline’
measurement techniques. The most successful of these is VLF mapping which will also give the location of any partial

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discharge activity as well as magnitude. However, taking a cable ‘off-line’ can be inconvenient and expensive, so partial
discharge can be detected in ‘live’ cables using a RFCT on the earth connection or strap between the cable sheath and the
earthed switchgear.

2. The Astute HV Monitor

2.1 Astute HV Monitor
The Astute HV Monitor® is a Wall-Mounted Hub designed for permanent or semi-permanent installations and has the
following features:

• Supports up to 58 Nodes, providing over 300 measuring points

• Connects to SCADA
• Can control extra devices through SCADA interface
• Modbus TCP integration available
• IEC61850 Integration available
• Wired LAN and Wi-Fi
• Intuitive web interface, including simple system commissioning

The Astute HV Monitor wall mount system consists of a Hub, a separate Power Supply and at least one or more Nodes
with associated peripherals. The Nodes each contain internal TEV and temperature sensors. Further TEV, Cable PD and
ultrasonic sensors may be connected to the Nodes to match the requirements of the substation.

The Hub is a specialised data acquisition unit responsible for data collection, processing and is responsible for controlling
the flow of data from Nodes to the Astute Cloud server.

Figure 4: Astute HV Monitor Wall Mount Hub

The Power Supply is responsible for all the power requirements of the system with the additional feature of supplying the
phase reference.

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Figure 5: Astute HV Monitor Wall Mount Power Supply

2.2 Power Supply Operation

The Power Supply provides power to the Hub, which in turn powers the Nodes and accessories, it also supplies a mains
phase reference signal.

There is no switch on the Hub, and as such it should only be connected to a switched mains socket. Do not remove the
yellow and black Power In plug from the Power Supply without switching off the mains first.

A Mains Power green indicator on the top cover of the Power Supply is illuminated when the Power Supply is connected to
the mains.

! WARNING: Mains Power indicator is connected to the T5AHz fuse. If the indicator is off, switch off the Power
Supply and check the T5A fuses. If the fuse has blown, the Power Supply could still be active even if the indicator
is off.

The Power Supply is equipped with 5 fuses on the bottom panel (see Figure 6). The mains input is double pole fused,
protecting both the live and neutral lines. There is also a small 100mA fuse to protect the phase reference transformer and
the indicator LED. The power out to the Hub has two fuses, one on the 48V T8A line out to the UltraTEV Nodes, one on the
12V T7A to power the Hub.

Figure 6: Power Supply bottom panel showing fuses

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2.3 Astute HV Monitor Hub Operation
2.3.1 Hub Status LEDs
The following status LEDs are mounted on the top panel of the Hub as shown in Figure 9:

Figure 9: Monitor Hub status LEDs

The functionality of these status LEDs is as follows:

• Monitor Health: This green LED will flash while the system is starting up and will be lit solidly while the Astute HV
Monitor service is set up and running.
• Alarm/SCADA: These LEDs indicate the state of the Alarm and SCADA Output contacts. These are normally in the
“Clear” state and the corresponding LED will NOT be illuminated. If any of the contacts change to the active state, or
an Alarm condition is detected, the corresponding LED on the front panel will light red. The following functionality is
preprogramed for each output:

o Alarm: LED will illuminate and output will switch to an Alarm condition when any alarm is raised on the Monitor.

o SCADA Output 1: LED will illuminate and output will switch to an Alarm
condition when a Red threshold alarm is raised.

o SCADA Output 2: LED will illuminate and output will switch to an Alarm
condition when an Amber threshold alarm is raised.

o SCADA Output 1: LED will illuminate and output will switch to an Alarm condition
when a Health alarm is raised (including sensor disconnect).

There are three cases where all SCADA LEDs will illuminate and all outputs will be switched into Alarm condition:

o Red, Amber and Health alarm are raised at the same time

o Astute HV Monitor Hub was shut down

o Astute HV Monitor Hub software failed to respond correctly

• System Power: This green LED is normally lit and indicates that the Hub is correctly powered.
• UltraBus Power: This green LED will be on when the system is set up and logging data and indicates that the UltraBus
ports are powered. If the UltraBus ports are not powered, then this LED will be off. Do not connect or disconnect any
nodes while this LED is illuminated.

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2.3.2 Hub Connectors

The connections on the Hub are on both the top and bottom faces of the enclosure. On the lower face are shown below.

Aux Port Serial Ports SCADA UltraBus Ports Reset Switch

Interface

USB Ports

VGA Port
Ethernet Ports

Figure 10: Hub Front Connectors

• VGA Port: A port is provided for connection to a VGA monitor. This allows for a local view of the Monitor’s status.
• Serial Ports: Serial communication ports, RS232 and RS485, are provided to allow future system expansion.
• Wi-Fi Connection: has a connection point for the wi-fi antenna: With the antenna screwed into place, wireless
communication with the Hub may be optimised by varying the antennas angle of inclination and/or orientation.
• Ethernet: Two Ethernet ports are provided. A LAN Port for connection to a external router or local LAN, and a port
dedicated for system configuration and maintenance and allows a laptop to be connected; the laptop then provides
the screen/keyboard interface to the Hub.
• USB Ports: Three standard USB ports are provided.
• SCADA: Volt free contact outputs and opto-isolated inputs are provided to allow the Hub Unit to be connected to a
local SCADA system.
• UltraBus: These sockets are for connection to the daisy chained Node communication bus.
• Power Switch: This button is hidden behind a small hole in the case and will need a small stiff wire to press. The switch
is only a few millimetres behind the hole, DO NOT insert anything more than a few millimetres into this hole.

! The UltraBus ports are NOT compatible with Ethernet devices. Damage may be caused to external Ethernet
devices if they are plugged into these sockets.

! A heat sink runs across the bottom of both units. For correct operation the enclosures MUST be mounted so
that the heat sink fins are vertical. There must be a minimum of 200mm clearance at the top and bottom of each
unit.

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2.3.3 Hub Start Up and Shut Down Procedures
With the Monitor Hub, Power Supply and relevant Node strings connected, the following procedure should be followed to
activate the system:

1. Apply power to the Power Supply and ensure the green Mains Power LED is O N

2. The Astute HV Monitor Hub should now become active. This can be verified by monitoring the status of the LEDs on
the front panel which should show the following.

o System Power – ON.

o Monitor Health – FLASHING during boot sequence, ON when monitoring.

o Alarm and SCADA Outputs (1-3) – OFF.

o UltraBUS Power – this will turn ON momentarily during system boot and then ON when in monitoring state.

! When the UltraBus Power LED is illuminated DO NOT connect or disconnect any of the UltraBus power
connectors.

3. Alarm and SCADA outputs are configurable by the Astute HV Monitoring Service analyst. If any of the Alarm and
SCADA Outputs LEDs are ON, please contact your Astute HV Monitoring analysis team.

4. When the Astute HV Monitor Health LED changes from Flashing to a steady state ON, the system will be recording
data.

The Astute HV Monitor is designed to be switched on and running all the time. It can be shut down from the web interface
and will restart while it is plugged in to the mains. However, should the web interface be unavailable, the Hub is equipped
with a power switch that is accessible as shown in Figure 10.

The following table details the button actions: -

Hub Unit state Procedure Function

Sends the signal to shut down and then auto restart

the Monitor. In order to power off the monitor
permanently, the mains power must be disconnected
ON Short 1s press
while the unit is shutdown, before it restarts. Once the
Health LED goes out completely, power can be safely
removed.

Long 10s press Force switch off. Apply only if 1s press did not work.

Long 10s press, 1s no press, 1s Reset – Unit is forced to switch off and then restarted.
press Apply only if 1s press did not work.

Table 2: shut down functionality

The Hub is equipped with an auto-start system that will switch the Astute HV Monitor on automatically if mains power is
connected to the Power Supply. If the Astute HV Monitor is required to be switched off for any length of time, mains power
should be disconnected after shutting down.

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2.4 Astute HV Monitor Node

The Node is housed in an injection moulded plastic case with the facility for attaching to the switchgear either using built in
magnets on ferrous material or with tie wraps using the slots provided.

Temp/humidity
sensor plugs in here
Power &
Status LEDs

Indicators

UltraBUS

TEV Input

Ultrasonic Inputs Cable PD Input Aux Power Input

Figure 12: Astute HV Monitor Node top and connectors

Magnetic Mounting Internal TEV Sensor

Points

Cable Tie Slots

Contact
Temperature
Senor

Figure 13: Astute HV Monitor Node rear face

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2.4.1 Node Indicator LEDs
• Power: On start-up, this indicator will be RED while the start-up sequence checks that all the internal power rails are the
correct voltage. On satisfactory completion of these checks (between 5 and 10 seconds) the indicator will change to
GREEN. If any voltage rail moves out of specification during operation, the LED will change to RED and an alarm will be
raised by the Hub.
• Status: On power up, the Status indicator will be RED while the Node communication circuits are checked, and time
bases are synchronised. This will take about 10 seconds. The indicator light will change to GREEN on successful
completion. If any of these parameters moves out of specification during operation, the LED will change to RED and an
alarm will be raised by the Hub.
• TEV: The TEV LED shows the status of the TEV input based on alarm criteria defined at the Hub. If an alarm is active
the LED will be RED, otherwise, the LED will be GREEN.
• Ultrasonic: The Ultrasonic LED shows the status of the Ultrasonic inputs based on alarm criteria defined at the Hub. If
an alarm is active the LED will be RED, otherwise, the LED will be GREEN. If no ultrasonic sensors are connected, the
LED will be turned OFF.
• Cable PD: The Cable PD LED shows the status of the Cable PD inputs based on alarm criteria defined at the Hub. If an
alarm is active the LED will be RED, otherwise, the LED will be GREEN. If no Cable PD sensor is connected, then the
LED will be turned OFF.

2.4.2 Node Connections

The Astute HV Monitor node has a number of connections (see Figure 12 for connector positions).

• TEV Sensor: This input is for the connection of an external TEV probe or antenna.
• 2 x Ultrasonic Sensor: These inputs are for the connection of external ultrasonic sensor.

The Astute HV Monitor supports the connection of both air and contact ultrasonic sensors.

• Cable PD Sensor: This input is for the connection of an external RFCT for the detection of Cable PD.
• Node Communication: This socket is for connecting to a Node further downstream along the daisy chain. Always
connect from the Node socket to the Server connection of the next Node.
• Server Communication: This socket is for connection to upstream (towards the Hub) Nodes along the daisy chain or to
the Hub itself.

! The two communication ports on the Node make use of Ethernet style sockets but these are NOT Ethernet and
should not be connected to Ethernet systems.

2.4.3 Node Internal Contact Temperature Sensor

The Astute HV Monitor includes a contact temperature sensor which measures the surface temperature of whatever
surface the Node is mounted on. The temperature sensor is visible as the aluminium disk on the bottom face of the Node.
The temperature is logged every 3 seconds and the average value recorded at the Hub.

2.4.4 Node Internal TEV Sensor

The internal TEV sensor is located in the top left corner on the bottom face that touches the switchgear. This sensor is
always considered to be active and therefore its corresponding data is always logged.

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2.5 Node Sensors

2.5.1 External TEV Probe/Aerial
The external TEV probe or antennas are tried and tested designs, originally developed for the PD Monitor. They attach to the
switchgear using either a magnetic base or an optional cable tie base. TEV probes are used where additional switchgear
measurement points are required whilst aerials are used for detecting external interference. The TEV probe or aerial is
connected to the Node using standard BNC terminated 50Ω coaxial cable.

For both sensor types, the length of the coaxial cable must be entered into the Hub during the system discovery stage of
system installation. All cables supplied with the instrument are marked with their individual lengths to aid this.

A single TEV probe or antenna may be connected to each Node.

2.5.2 Ultrasonic Sensors

The Ultrasonic Sensor is housed in a plastic case and attached to a flexible neck. There are a number of different mounting
options as follows: clamp, clamp with goose neck or simply using double sided sticking pads. The clamp can either be
attached using the built-in magnets on ferrous material or by using tie wraps with the slots provided.

The lead from the back of the sensor connects to the Node. Plug in extension leads are available should they be required.

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2.5.3 Ultrasonic Contact Probe
In some instances, there is no direct air path between the PD source and the instrument for ultrasonic signals to pass
along. In such cases the Astute HV Monitor Contact Probe should be used to detect ultrasonic signals inside these sealed
enclosures. It mounts onto a ferrous surface using built in magnets.

2.5.4 RFCT
The RFCT is a Radio Frequency Current Transformer (RFCT). When installed around the earth connection or strap between
the cable sheath and the earthed switchgear, it allows the high frequency current transients that are generated by PD
activity within the cable or cable joints to be detected. The RFCT detects partial discharge pulses in the range of 200 kHz to
20MHz.

A single RFCT may be connected to each Node.

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! A Technology RFCTs are designed to be installed by suitably competent operators on cable earth/ground straps
which are suitably and efficiently connected to earth/ground to maintain safety. RFCTs, connecting leads and
test equipment do not provide protection against high voltage.

2.5.5 External Temperature/Humidity Sensor

It has been shown that stratification of the air within substation environments can lead to variations in relative humidity,
therefore the Astute HV Monitor allows multiple temperature and humidity sensors to be connected, one per Node. The
sensor plugs into the mini USB port on the back of the Node . It can be mounted onto ferrous surfaces using the integral
magnetic mount or tie wrapped in place.

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3. Preparations for Use
3.1 Non-Standard Installation within HV Cubicles
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to mount sensors inside a cubicle with exposed conductors. This is not
preferred due to the potential safety issues and difficulty in servicing the equipment.

! EA Technology equipment should be treated as if it provides NO insulation barrier against High Voltage. The
purpose of this section is to provide some guidance in the placement of mounting of these sensors but under no
circumstances should contravene required safety practices.

3.2 Safety Approvals

Installation of this equipment may require approvals for safety prior to energisation. It is the responsibility of the installer or
user to obtain all necessary national safety agency, state, local, and corporate approvals. EA Technology does not assume
liability for installation practices. Safety approval of a licensed engineer or Nationally Recognised Testing Lab is highly
recommended and may be required by law in some regions.

3.3 Sensor Wiring Precautions

All installation, maintenance, and repair/replacement in an HV compartment must take place with exposed conductors de-
energized, locked and tagged out. Never open a cubicle door where energised exposed conductors exist.

All wires must be routed to avoid being snagged or forming tripping hazards. Wires for equipment mounted on hinged
panels or doors should allow easy operation and be protected against pinching and abrasion. Wiring must be placed
and secured so that under no failure mode does any part of the wiring come within unsafe distances of the energized
conductors. Wires that exit the cubicle are to be secured so that the cables cannot be moved by pulling from the outside.

3.4 TEV Sensors

TEV sensors must be installed using secondary methods of securing them. Using the threaded hole in the magnet or
eliminating the magnet and mounting the unit with the three holes that were securing the magnet are potential mounting
methods. Any time a threaded fastener is used; either locking compound or nylon locking nuts are recommended. Sensors
and wiring must be placed so that under no failure mode does the sensor come within unsafe distances of the
energized conductors.

TEV sensors can be mounted on any inside wall of the enclosure.

3.5 Ultrasonic Microphones

Ultrasonic Microphones must be installed using secondary methods of securing them. Using the tie wrap slots in the
microphone base or eliminating the base and mounting the unit with a longer bolt are potential mounting methods. Any
time a threaded fastener is used; either locking compound or nylon locking nuts are recommended. Microphones and
wiring must be placed so that under no failure mode does the microphone come within unsafe distances of the
energized conductors.

The microphones should be aimed so that they are pointing at the point where the conductor becomes exposed. Exact
aiming is not critical.

3.6 RFCT
RFCT sensors are to be mounted on the ground straps of the HV cables. Under no circumstances are they to be mounted
around the conductors, insulated or not. Sensors and wiring must be placed so that under no failure mode does the sensor
come within unsafe distances of the energized conductors.

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The RFCT should be secured with tie wraps or otherwise so that once installed, they cannot be accidently dislodged. They
should be installed such that they are protected from water that may collect on the floor of the cubicle.

The polarity arrow on the sensor needs to face the same direction on all RFCT in a given system. Convention is that the
arrow points toward the cable termination and away from ground.

! EA Technology RFCTs are designed to be installed by suitably competent operators on cable earth/ground
straps which are suitably and efficiently connected to earth/ground to maintain safety. RFCTs, connecting leads
and test equipment do not provide protection against high voltage.

4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Installing the Wall Mount Astute HV Monitor®
4.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount Hub and Power Supply
The Wall Mount Hub and Power Supply are housed in a pair of aluminium enclosures and should be positioned in a
convenient location on the substation wall. When choosing the location, bear in mind that a power connection is required.

! A heat sink runs across the rear of both units. For correct operation the enclosures MUST be mounted so that
the heat sink fins are vertical. There must be a minimum of 200mm (7.9 inches) clearance at the top and bottom
of each unit. Note: The optional 48V power supply does not have a heat sink.

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Chassis Earth

Power connection
Interconnector
400 – 900mm (15.7 – 35.4 inches) cable

Chassis Earth

Min. 200mm (7.9 inches) UltraTEV Node strings 2 Max

Figure 20: Diagram showing main wall mount Power Supply and wall mount Hub connections,
and minimum clearances for installation vertically

If necessary, the Hub and Power Supply may be installed next to each other horizontally but must be installed the correct
way up to allow sufficient cooling. To ensure the interconnector cable will reach, do not space the units more than 50mm
(2 inches) apart horizontally.

Contact EA Technology Product Support if any other form of installation is required:

product-support@eatechnology.com

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Min. 200mm Max. 50mm

(7.9 inches) (2 inches)

Chassis Earth

Min. 200mm UltraTEV Node strings 2 Max Power connection

(7.9 inches)

Figure 21: Diagram showing main wall mount Power Supply and wall mount Hub connections,
and minimum clearances for installation horizontally.

Keyhole slots are provided at the edges of each enclosure and these should be used to attach the units to the wall or to a
suitable mounting plate. Ensure that the wall is suitably strong enough to support the Hub and Power Supply (see section
6.2.11 for weights). Use appropriate fixings to secure to the wall.

A cable must also be connected from the Hub to the first Node in the chain. Additional cables may be needed for LAN/WAN
or SCADA connections. Suitable provisions should be taken when routing these cables to ensure that they do not create a
hazard.

4.1.2 Earthing
Both the Hub and the Power Supply have M4 earth studs on the left side of their casing to allow the Astute HV Monitor® to
be bonded to an external ground system. Both the Hub and Power Supply cases must be bonded to earth when the Astute
HV Monitor® is installed in a substation.

4.1.3 Connecting the Nodes

The UltraBus communication cables to the Nodes are wired in a daisy chain manner, i.e. each Node has two connections,
one for connection to the previous Node or Hub (Server) and one for connection to the next Node (see Figure 23). The
connections are made using UltraBus cables. The cables supplied with the Astute HV Monitor are colour coded to the
colour blocks on the Node label to simplify connection.

NO HIGH RES

Figure 22: Details of Node Ethernet cable colour coding

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No specific Node connection order is required although a linear flow along the switchgear will make the system easier to
set up. Each standard Hub can support up to 48 Nodes. The connection method depends on how many Nodes are used.
Each string can support 15 Nodes in an open-ended configuration, and 30 Nodes in a loopback configuration:

Node Server Node Server Node Server Node Server

Aux Node Aux Node

Figure 23: Example open-ended set up of two strings on UltraBUS channels 1 and 2 (maximum 15 Nodes per string)

Aux Node Aux Node

Node Server Node Server

Node Server Node Server

Figure 24: Example loopback set up on UltraBUS channel 1 (maximum 26 Nodes per string)

Two ferrite chokes should be fitted on the cable that connects the first Node in the string to the Hub. One choke should be
fitted at each end of the cable. To install, release the clips on the side of the choke and loop the cable through the core once
before clicking the choke closed.

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4.2 Wall Mount SCADA Interface

The Astute HV Monitor contains several SCADA interfaces to enable the user to incorporate it within a separate control
system. Each Hub is equipped with 4 configurable Outputs and 2 isolated Inputs.

The SCADA relay outputs are configured as shown in Figure 27. In normal operation the contacts are held in the “Clear”
state (appropriate LED indicator is switched off). In the event of an alarm condition, or power loss, the outputs will switch
into the alarm state (with appropriate indicator being in ON state – unless power has been lost). This is shown in Figure 28
as the “Alarm” state. All outputs are electrically isolated from the Hub itself.

Alarm
COM
Input
Clear

Note: Switch configuration is Software Controllable

Figure 27: SCADA Relay Configuration – Normal operation

Alarm
COM

Input Clear

Figure 28: SCADA Relay Configuration – Alarm, Fault Condition or power loss.
4.2.1 Inputs
The Hub incorporates two electrically isolated inputs which can be used to detect the presence of a DC voltage (12-90V)
applied to the input terminals. See section 5.3.12 for input specifications.

4.3 Configuring the Astute HV Monitor®

All initial configuration of the Astute HV Monitor® is performed locally by EA Technology engineers. Following initial
installation and commissioning the alarm thresholds will be tailored to the substation over a period of approximately one
month to determine the base levels for the substation.

After this initial setting up period the alarms will be setup and any future sensors that break these levels will trigger an
notification to the Astute HV Monitoring service desk. On receipt of the notification the case will be allocated to analysis
expert and they will determine if the level of activity warrants further monitoring, further investigation or immediate action.

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All initial configuration of the Astute HV Monitor® is performed locally by EA Technology engineers. Once the system has
been installed and commissioned, continuous monitoring and analysis of the PD data will commence. The PD data will
then be monitored, and various thresholds set over the following weeks as benchmark levels are determined. The PD
data received will then continue to be monitored with an online dashboard to give an overview of system status and PD
levels. Reports and notification of any significant changes in PD levels will be reported to enable informed decisions to be
made. The following diagram outlines the process involved in analysis and reporting on the PD data for an the Astute HV
Monitoring service.

Continuous monitoring of PD activity

Data stored locally and uploaded to cloud server

PD event occurs above defined threshold level

Send an alarm to EA Technology analysists

EA Technology interrogate data

Inform customer of increased PD activity

Continue to monitor situation

Expert advice and guidance relating to increased PD activity

Issue of formal report at regular intervals

As part of the ongoing analysis and assessment service EA Technology will include the following maintenance activities
remotely:

1. System functional checks

2. Hardware functional tests

3. Software Updates/enhancements

4. Verification testing of the system performance and operation

All questions or concerns regarding the Astute HV Monitor should be directed to the Astute HV Monitoring Service team at
AstuteUTM@customerservice.eatechnology.com

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6. Specification
6.1 Astute HV Monitor Node
6.1.1 TEV
Measurement Range 0 to 60dBmV
Pass band 3 to 80 MHz
Resolution 1dB
Accuracy ±1dB
Precedence Resolution 1ns

6.1.2 Ultrasonic
Measurement Range -7dBµV to 68dBµV
Resolution 1dB
Accuracy ±1dB
Transducer Sensitivity -65dB (0dB = 1 volt/µbar RMS SPL)
Transducer Centre Frequency 40 kHz
Transducer Diameter 16mm

6.1.3 Cable PD
Measurement Range 0 to 102,400pC
Pass band 200 kHz to 20MHz
Resolution 50pC

6.1.4 Indicators
Power LED Bi-colour Red/Green LED
Status LED Bi-colour Red/Green LED
TEV State Bi-colour Red/Green LED
Ultrasonic State Bi-colour Red/Green LED
Cable PD State Bi-colour Red/Green LED

6.1.5 Connectors
Power and Comms Signals 2x RJ45
External TEV Sensor 1x BNC socket
Ultrasonic Sensor 2x 5-pin Lemo socket
Cable PD Sensor 1x 3-pin Lemo socket
Humidity Sensor 1x mini USB
Aux Power Connector: 1x 2-pin Lemo socket

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6.1.6 Power Supply
Low Voltage DC 48V, 80 mA

6.1.7 Dimensions
Size 155 x 135 x 55 mm (6.1 x 5.3 x 2.2 inches)
Weight 0.45 Kg (0.9 lbs)

6.1.8 Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 50 degrees C
Humidity 0 – 90% RH non-condensing
IP Rating: 53

6.1.9 EMC
Safety class SELV
EMC Immunity Industrial Levels
EMC Emissions Industrial Levels

6.2 Astute HV Monitoring Hub and Power Supply

6.2.1 Hub Controls
The Wall Mount Hub is supplied with no user interface controls. However, the instrument may be controlled locally using
either, a wired or wireless connection via a Laptop or Tablet PC. Alternatively, access to the Hub may be gained through a
remote desktop connection.

Reset button: Micro-switch accessed by hole in the enclosure, to the righ hand side of the UltraBus connections

6.2.2 Power Supply Controls

The Power Supply has no user interface controls. To switch the power on and off use a mains outlet with a switch.

6.2.3 Power Supply Input

Voltage 100-240V AC (nominal)
Frequency 50-60 Hz (nominal)
Maximum Combined Power: 370W
Fusing: 2x Anti-surge (T) 5A Double Pole Fusing 1x Fast (F) 100mA

6.2.4 Power Supply Output

Hub Unit Power 12V DC, Maximum 10A

Node Power: 48V DC, Maximum 5.2A

Phase Reference 9V AC, Maximum 100mA, Short-circuit Protected
Fusing 12V DC 1x Anti-surge (T) 7A Fuse
Fusing 48V DC 1x Anti-surge (T) 8A Fuse
NOTE: All fuses are 5 x 20 mm cartridge type

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6.2.5 Hub Unit Indicators

System Power: 1x Green LED
UltraBus Power: 1x Green LED
Monitor Health: 1x Green LED
Alarm, SCADA Outputs 1-3: 4x Red LED

6.2.6 Power Supply Indicators

Power On: 1x Green Neon

6.2.7 Hub Connectors

UltraBUS 4x RJ45
Ethernet 2x RJ45 Connector 10/100/1000Mb
USB 3x USB Type-A Socket
Auxiliary Power Comms 1x 6 Pin Lemo 1B
Power In 1x Neutrik 8 Pin speakON
Wi-Fi 1x RP-SMA
VGA 1x Standard Female three row DE-15
RS485 1x Male DB9
RS232 1x Male DB9
SCADA/Alarm Volt Free Output 2x Header Weidmuller SL 3.5 - 6 pin
SCADA/Isolated Inputs 1x Header Weidmuller SL 3.5 - 4 pin
Chassis Earth: 1x M4 Stud

6.2.8 Power Supply Connectors

Power Out 1x Neutrik 8 Pin speakON
Power In 1x Neutrik powerCON TRUE1

6.2.9 Hub Volts Free Contacts

Type 4x Fully isolated SPDT
Switching Voltage AC/DC 5V – 48V
Switching Current AC/DC 10mA – 5A
Connector 2x Weidmuller BL 3.5/4, Socket Block, Screw Terminals

6.2.10 Hub Isolated Inputs

Type 2x Opto-Isolated
Switching Voltage 12V – 90V DC
Connector 1x Weidmuller BL 3.5/4, Socket Block, Screw Terminals

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Size W x L x D 382mm x 260mm x 100mm (15 x 10.2 x 3.9 inches)
Hub Unit Weight 2.5kG (75.5lbs)
Power Supply Weight 4.2kg (9.2 lbs)

6.2.12 Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 - 50°C
Humidity 0 – 90% RH Non-condensing
IP Rating 30

6.2.13 EMC
Safety Class
EMC Immunity Industrial Levels
EMC Emissions Industrial Levels

6.2.14 Fittings
Hub Unit and Power Supply each 4 x 10mm/5mm keyhole slot
Hub Unit and Power Supply each 1.1m

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7. Maintenance
It is important that the unit is kept clean and dry. It is not weatherproof. Avoid storage in damp and humid conditions and
do not subject it to temperature extremes, excessive vibration or shocks. Do not stand on the case.

No attempt should be made to gain access to the internal circuitry of the instrument, or its accessories. Advice should be
sought from EA Technology, or the supplier, if any doubt exists over the equipment's performance or operation.

The unit should be cleaned with a damp cloth. If more heavily soiled, a foam cleanser may be used, provided care is taken
not to allow fluid to enter the instrument. Abrasive cleaners must not be used.

7.1 Astute HV Monitor Hub

7.1.1 Power Supply

! Fuses should only be inspected or replaced after ALL POWER has been removed from the system. Unplug the
black and yellow Power In connector to be certain.

The Power Supply is equipped with 5 fuses on the front panel (see Figure 6). The mains input is double pole fused,
protecting both the live and neutral lines. There is also a small fuse to protect the phase reference transformer. The power
out to the Hub Unit has two fuses, one on the 48V line out to the UltraTEV Nodes, one on the 12V to power the Hub Unit.

Power Supply fuses can be found on the bottom face of the Power Supply as shown in Figure 29:

Figure 29: Power Supply front face plate

NOTE: All fuses are ceramic 5 x 20 mm Cartridge Type; the rating for each is marked on the Power Supply case. The T5A
Input Fuses must have a minimum breaking capacity of 1000A.

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8.1 Head Office
EA Technology Ltd
Capenhurst Technology Park
Chester, UK, CH1 6ES
Tel: +44 (0)151 339 4181

For details of our international offices and distributors, please visit our website:
www.eatechnology.com/contact us

8.2 Sales
Email: sales@eatechnology.com

8.3 Product Support

Email: product-support@eatechnology.com
Tel: +44 (0)151 347 2293

8.4 Calibration
Nodes require calibration at the following calibration intervals:
36 months, permanent installation
The Hub should be returned with the Nodes for a full system check.
Your application may require a different calibration interval dependant on the frequency of use.

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Appendix | Windows License

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS

WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM Last updated [July 2015]

IF YOU LIVE IN (OR IF YOUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS IN) THE UNITED STATES, PLEASE READ THE BINDING
ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 9. IT AFFECTS HOW DISPUTES ARE RESOLVED.

Thank you for choosing Microsoft!

Depending on how you obtained the Windows software, this is a license agreement between (i) you and the
device manufacturer or software installer that distributes the software with your device; or (ii) you and Microsoft
Corporation (or, based on where you live or if a business where your principal place of business is located, one of its
affiliates) if you acquired the software from a retailer. Microsoft is the device manufacturer for devices produced by
Microsoft or one of its affiliates, and Microsoft is the retailer if you acquired the software directly from Microsoft.

This agreement describes your rights and the conditions upon which you may use the Windows software.
You should review the entire agreement, including any printed paper license terms that accompany the
software and any linked terms, because all of the terms are important and together create this agreement
that applies to you. You can review linked terms by pasting the (aka.ms/) link into a browser window.

By accepting this agreement or using the software, you agree to all of these terms, and consent to the
transmission of certain information during activation and during your use of the software as per the
privacy statement described in Section 3. If you do not accept and comply with these terms, you may
not use the software or its features. You may contact the device manufacturer or installer, or your retailer
if you purchased the software directly, to determine its return policy and return the software or device for
a refund or credit under that policy. You must comply with that policy, which might require you to return
the software with the entire device on which the software is installed for a refund or credit, if any.

1. Overview.

a. Applicability. This agreement applies to the Windows software that is preinstalled on your device, or
acquired from a retailer and installed by you, the media on which you received the software (if any),
any fonts, icons, images or sound files included with the software, and also any Microsoft updates,
upgrades, supplements or services for the software, unless other terms come with them. It also
applies to Windows apps developed by Microsoft that provide functionality such as mail, calendar,
contacts, and news that are included with and are a part of Windows. If this agreement contains
terms regarding a feature or service not available on your device, then those terms do not apply.

b. Additional terms. Depending on your device’s capabilities, how it is configured, and how you use it,
additional Microsoft and third party terms may apply to your use of certain features, services and apps.

(i) Some Windows apps provide an access point to, or rely on, online services, and the use of those services
is sometimes governed by separate terms and privacy policies, such as the Microsoft Services Agreement
at (aka.ms/msa). You can view these terms and policies by looking at the service terms of use or the
app’s settings, as applicable; please read them. The services may not be available in all regions.

(ii) The manufacturer or installer may also preinstall apps, which will be subject to separate license terms.

(iii) The software may include third party software such as Adobe Flash Player that is licensed under its
own terms. You agree that your use of Adobe Flash Player is governed by the license terms for Adobe
Systems Incorporated at (aka.ms/adobeflash). Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

(iv) The software may include third party programs that Microsoft, not the third party, licenses to you under
this agreement. Notices, if any, for the third party program are included for your information only.

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2. Installation and Use Rights.

a. License. The software is licensed, not sold. Under this agreement, we grant you the right to install and run

one instance on your device (the licensed device), for use by one person at a time, so long as you
comply with all the terms of this agreement. Updating or upgrading from non-genuine software with
software from Microsoft or authorized sources does not make your original version or the updated/
upgraded version genuine, and in that situation, you do not have a license to use the software.

b. Device. In this agreement, “device” means a physical hardware system) with an internal storage device
capable of running the software. A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a device.

c. Restrictions. The manufacturer or installer and Microsoft reserve all rights (such as
rights under intellectual property laws) not expressly granted in this agreement. For
example, this license does not give you any right to, and you may not:

(i) use or virtualize features of the software separately;

(ii) publish, copy (other than the permitted backup copy), rent, lease, or lend the software;

(iii) transfer the software (except as permitted by this agreement);

(iv) work around any technical restrictions or limitations in the software;

(v) use the software as server software, for commercial hosting, make the software available for
simultaneous use by multiple users over a network, install the software on a server and allow
users to access it remotely, or install the software on a device for use only by remote users;

(vi) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software, or attempt to do so, except if the laws
where you live (or if a business where your principal place of business is located) permit this even
when this agreement does not. In that case, you may do only what your law allows; and

(vii) when using Internet-based features you may not use those features in any way
that could interfere with anyone else’s use of them, or to try to gain access to or
use any service, data, account, or network, in an unauthorized manner.

d. Multi use scenarios.

(i) Multiple versions. If when acquiring the software you were provided with multiple versions (such
as 32-bit and 64-bit versions), you may install and activate only one of those versions at a time.

(ii) Multiple or pooled connections. Hardware or software you use to multiplex or pool
connections, or reduce the number of devices or users that access or use the software,
does not reduce the number of licenses you need. You may only use such hardware or
software if you have a license for each instance of the software you are using.

(iii) Device connections. You may allow up to 20 other devices to access the software installed on the
licensed device for the purpose of using the following software features: file services, print services,
Internet information services, and Internet connection sharing and telephony services on the licensed
device. The 20 connection limit applies to devices that access the software indirectly through
“multiplexing” or other software or hardware that pools connections. You may allow any number of
devices to access the software on the licensed device to synchronize data between devices. This
section does not mean, however, that you have the right to install the software, or use the primary
function of the software (other than the features listed in this section), on any of these other devices.

(iv) Remote access. Users may access the licensed device from another device using remote access
technologies, but only on devices separately licensed to run the same or higher edition of this software.

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(v) Remote assistance. You may use remote assistance technologies to share an active session
without obtaining any additional licenses for the software. Remote assistance allows one
user to connect directly to another user’s computer, usually to correct problems.

(vi) POS application. If the software is installed on a retail point of service device, you may use the software
with a point of service application (“POS Application”). A POS Application is a software application which
provides only the following functions: (i) process sales and service transactions, scan and track inventory,
record and/or transmit customer information, and perform related management functions, and/or (ii)
provide information directly and indirectly to customers about available products and services. You may
not use the software on a device with automated teller machine (“ATM”) as the primary functionality.

(vii) Cloud Computing Devices. If your device uses Internet browsing functionality to connect to and access cloud
hosted applications: (i) no desktop functions may run locally on the device, and (ii) any files that result from
the use of the desktop functions may not be permanently stored on the industry system. “Desktop functions,”
as used in this agreement, means a consumer or business task or process performed by a computer or
computing device. This includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, scheduling, and personal finance.

(viii) Desktop Functions. If your system performs desktop functions, then you must ensure that they: (i) are only
used to support the industry application, and (ii) operate only when used with the industry application.

(ix) Specific Use. The manufacturer designed the licensed device for a
specific use. You may only use the software for that use.

e. Backup copy. You may make a single copy of the software for backup purposes, and may also use that
backup copy to transfer the software if it was acquired as stand-alone software, as described below.

3. Privacy; Consent to Use of Data. Your privacy is important to us. Some of the software features send or receive
information when using those features. Many of these features can be switched off in the user interface, or
you can choose not to use them. By accepting this agreement and using the software you agree that Microsoft
may collect, use, and disclose the information as described in the Microsoft Privacy Statement available at
(aka.ms/privacy), and as may be described in the user interface associated with the software features.

4. Transfer to a Third Party.

a. Software preinstalled on device. If you acquired the software preinstalled on a device, you may transfer the
license to use the software directly to another user, only with the licensed device. The transfer must include
the software and, if provided with the device, an authentic Windows label including the product key. Before any
permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.

b. Stand-alone software. If you acquired the software as stand-alone software, you may transfer the software
to another device that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software to a device owned by someone
else if (i) you are the first licensed user of the software and (ii) the new user agrees to the terms of this
agreement. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came
on to transfer the software. Every time you transfer the software to a new device, you must remove the
software from the prior device. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between devices.

5. Authorized Software and Activation. You are authorized to use this software only if you are properly licensed and
the software has been properly enabled and activated with a genuine product key or by other authorized method.
When you connect to the Internet while using the software, the software will automatically contact Microsoft or
its affiliate to confirm the software is genuine and the license is associated with the licensed device. You can also
activate the software manually by Internet or telephone. In either case, transmission of certain information will
occur, and Internet, telephone and SMS service charges may apply. During activation (or reactivation that may be
triggered by changes to your device’s components), the software may determine that the installed instance of the
software is counterfeit, improperly licensed or includes unauthorized changes. If activation fails the software will
attempt to repair itself by replacing any tampered Microsoft software with genuine Microsoft software. You may
also receive reminders to obtain a proper license for the software. You may not bypass or circumvent activation.

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 To help determine if your software is genuine and whether you are properly licensed, see (aka.ms/genuine).
Certain updates, support, and other services might only be offered to users of genuine Microsoft software.

6. Updates. You may obtain updates only from Microsoft or authorized sources, and Microsoft may need to update
your system to provide you with those updates. The software periodically checks for system and app updates,
and may download and install them for you. To the extent automatic updates are enabled on your device, by
accepting this agreement, you agree to receive these types of automatic updates without any additional notice.

7. Geographic and Export Restrictions. If your software is restricted for use in a particular geographic region, then
you may activate the software only in that region. You must also comply with all domestic and international export
laws and regulations that apply to the software, which include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use.
For further information on geographic and export restrictions, visit (aka.ms/georestrict) and (aka.ms/exporting).

8. Support and Refund Procedures. For the software generally, contact the device manufacturer or installer
for support options. Refer to the support number provided with the software. For updates and supplements
obtained directly from Microsoft, Microsoft may provide limited support services for properly licensed
software as described at (aka.ms/mssupport). If you are seeking a refund, contact the manufacturer
or installer to determine its refund policies. You must comply with those policies, which might require
you to return the software with the entire device on which the software is installed for a refund.

9. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver if You Live in (or if a Business
Your Principal Place of Business is in) the United States.

We hope we never have a dispute, but if we do, you and we agree to try for 60 days to resolve it informally. If we
can’t, you and we agree to binding individual arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”)
under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), and not to sue in court in front of a judge or jury. Instead, a neutral
arbitrator will decide and the arbitrator’s decision will be final except for a limited right of appeal under the FAA.
Class action lawsuits, class-wide arbitrations, private attorney-general actions, and any other proceeding where
someone acts in a representative capacity aren’t allowed. Nor is combining individual proceedings without the
consent of all parties. “We,” “our,” and “us” includes Microsoft, the device manufacturer, and software installer.

a. Disputes covered—everything except IP. The term “dispute” is as broad as it can be. It
includes any claim or controversy between you and the manufacturer or installer, or you and
Microsoft, concerning the software, its price, or this agreement, under any legal theory including
contract, warranty, tort, statute, or regulation, except disputes relating to the enforcement
or validity of your, your licensors’, our, or our licensors’ intellectual property rights.

b. Mail a Notice of Dispute first. If you have a dispute and our customer service representatives can’t resolve
it, send a Notice of Dispute by U.S. Mail to the manufacturer or installer, ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT. If
your dispute is with Microsoft, mail it to Microsoft Corporation, ATTN: LCA ARBITRATION, One Microsoft
Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399. Tell us your name, address, how to contact you, what the problem
is, and what you want. A form is available at (aka.ms/disputeform). We’ll do the same if we have a
dispute with you. After 60 days, you or we may start an arbitration if the dispute is unresolved.

c. Small claims court option. Instead of mailing a Notice of Dispute, and if you meet the court’s
requirements, you may sue us in small claims court in your county of residence (or if a business
your principal place of business) or our principal place of business–King County, Washington
USA if your dispute is with Microsoft. We hope you’ll mail a Notice of Dispute and give us 60
days to try to work it out, but you don’t have to before going to small claims court.

d. Arbitration procedure. The AAA will conduct any arbitration under its Commercial Arbitration Rules (or
if you are an individual and use the software for personal or household use, or if the value of the dispute
is $75,000 USD or less whether or not you are an individual or how you use the software, its Consumer
Arbitration Rules). For more information, see www.adr.org or call 1-800-778-7879. To start an arbitration,
submit the form available at (aka.ms/arbitration) to the AAA; mail a copy to the manufacturer or installer

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(or to Microsoft if your dispute is with Microsoft). In a dispute involving $25,000 USD or less, any hearing
will be telephonic unless the arbitrator finds good cause to hold an in-person hearing instead. Any in-
person hearing will take place in your county of residence (of if a business your principal place of business)
or our principal place of business—King County, Washington if your dispute is with Microsoft. You
choose. The arbitrator may award the same damages to you individually as a court could. The arbitrator
may award declaratory or injunctive relief only to you individually to satisfy your individual claim.

e. Arbitration fees and payments.

(i) Disputes involving $75,000 USD or less. The manufacturer or installer (or Microsoft if your dispute
is with Microsoft) will promptly reimburse your filing fees and pay the AAA’s and arbitrator’s
fees and expenses. If you reject our last written settlement offer made before the arbitrator was
appointed, your dispute goes all the way to an arbitrator’s decision (called an “award”), and the
arbitrator awards you more than this last written offer, the manufacturer or installer (or Microsoft
if your dispute is with Microsoft) will: (1) pay the greater of the award or $1,000 USD; (2) pay your
reasonable attorney’s fees, if any; and (3) reimburse any expenses (including expert witness fees
and costs) that your attorney reasonably accrues for investigating, preparing, and pursuing your
claim in arbitration. The arbitrator will determine the amounts unless you and we agree on them.

(ii) Disputes involving more than $75,000 USD. The AAA rules will govern payment
of filing fees and the AAA’s and arbitrator’s fees and expenses.

(iii) Disputes involving any amount. If you start an arbitration we won’t seek our AAA or arbitrator’s
fees and expenses, or your filing fees we reimbursed, unless the arbitrator finds the arbitration
frivolous or brought for an improper purpose. If we start an arbitration we will pay all filing, AAA,
and arbitrator’s fees and expenses. We won’t seek our attorney’s fees or expenses from you in any
arbitration. Fees and expenses are not counted in determining how much a dispute involves.

f. Must file within one year. You and we must file in small claims court or arbitration any
claim or dispute (except intellectual property disputes — see Section 9.a.) within one
year from when it first could be filed. Otherwise, it’s permanently barred.

g. Severability. If the class action waiver is found to be illegal or unenforceable as to all or

some parts of a dispute, those parts won’t be arbitrated but will proceed in court, with the
rest proceeding in arbitration. If any other provision of Section 9 is found to be illegal or
unenforceable, that provision will be severed but the rest of Section 9 still applies.

h. Conflict with AAA rules. This agreement governs if it conflicts with the AAA’s
Commercial Arbitration Rules or Consumer Arbitration Rules.

i. Microsoft as party or third-party beneficiary. If Microsoft is the device manufacturer or if

you acquired the software from a retailer, Microsoft is a party to this agreement. Otherwise,
Microsoft is not a party but is a third-party beneficiary of your agreement with the manufacturer
or installer to resolve disputes through informal negotiation and arbitration.

10. Governing Law. The laws of the state or country where you live (or if a business where your principal
place of business is located) govern all claims and disputes concerning the software, its price, or
this agreement, including breach of contract claims and claims under state consumer protection
laws, unfair competition laws, implied warranty laws, for unjust enrichment, and in tort, regardless
of conflict of law principles, except that the FAA governs all provisions relating to arbitration.

11. Consumer Rights, Regional Variations. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other
rights, including consumer rights, under the laws of your state or country. You may also have rights with
respect to the party from which you acquired the software. This agreement does not change those other
rights if the laws of your state or country do not permit it to do so. For example, if you acquired the software
in one of the below regions, or mandatory country law applies, then the following provisions apply to you:

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 a. Australia. References to “Limited Warranty” are references to the express warranty
provided by Microsoft or the manufacturer or installer. This warranty is given in addition to
other rights and remedies you may have under law, including your rights and remedies in
accordance with the statutory guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.

In this section, “goods” refers to the software for which Microsoft or the manufacturer or installer provides
the express warranty. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

b. Canada. You may stop receiving updates on your device by turning off Internet access. If and when
you re-connect to the Internet, the software will resume checking for and installing updates.

c. European Union. The academic use restriction in Section 12.d(i) below does not
apply in the jurisdictions listed on this site: (aka.ms/academicuse).

d. Germany and Austria.

(i) Warranty. The properly licensed software will perform substantially as described in any
Microsoft materials that accompany the software. However, the manufacturer or installer,
and Microsoft, give no contractual guarantee in relation to the licensed software.

(ii) Limitation of Liability. In case of intentional conduct, gross negligence, claims based on
the Product Liability Act, as well as, in case of death or personal or physical injury, the
manufacturer or installer, or Microsoft is liable according to the statutory law.

Subject to the preceding sentence, the manufacturer or installer, or Microsoft will only be liable
for slight negligence if the manufacturer or installer or Microsoft is in breach of such material
contractual obligations, the fulfillment of which facilitate the due performance of this agreement,
the breach of which would endanger the purpose of this agreement and the compliance with
which a party may constantly trust in (so-called “cardinal obligations”). In other cases of slight
negligence, the manufacturer or installer or Microsoft will not be liable for slight negligence.

12. Additional Notices.

a. Networks, data and Internet usage. Some features of the software and services accessed through the
software may require your device to access the Internet. Your access and usage (including charges) may
be subject to the terms of your cellular or internet provider agreement. Certain features of the software
may help you access the Internet more efficiently, but the software’s usage calculations may be different
from your service provider’s measurements. You are always responsible for (i) understanding and
complying with the terms of your own plans and agreements, and (ii) any issues arising from using or
accessing networks, including public/open networks. You may use the software to connect to networks,
and to share access information about those networks, only if you have permission to do so.

b. H.264/AVC and MPEG-4 visual standards and VC-1 video standards. The software may include
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and/or VC-1 decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires this notice:

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC, THE VC-1, AND THE MPEG-4 PART 2 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSES FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i)
ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS (“VIDEO STANDARDS”) AND/OR (ii)
DECODE AVC, VC-1, AND MPEG-4 PART 2 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

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c. Malware protection. Microsoft cares about protecting your device from malware. The
software will turn on malware protection if other protection is not installed or has expired.
To do so, other antimalware software will be disabled or may have to be removed.

d. Limited rights versions. If the software version you acquired is marked or otherwise intended for
a specific or limited use, then you may only use it as specified. You may use other programs with
the software as long as the other programs directly support the manufacturer’s specific use for the
device, or provide system utilities, resource management, or anti-virus or similar protection.

(i) Academic. For academic use, you must be a student, faculty or staff
of an educational institution at the time of purchase.

(ii) Evaluation. For evaluation (or test or demonstration) use, you may not sell the software,
use it in a live operating environment, or use it after the evaluation period. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Agreement, evaluation software is provided “AS IS”.

(iii) NFR. You may not sell software marked as “NFR” or “Not for Resale”.

13. Entire Agreement. This agreement (together with the printed paper license terms or other terms accompanying
any software supplements, updates, and services that are provided by the manufacturer or installer, or Microsoft,
and that you use), and the terms contained in web links listed in this agreement, are the entire agreement for the
software and any such supplements, updates, and services (unless the manufacturer or installer, or Microsoft,
provides other terms with such supplements, updates, or services). You can review this agreement after your
software is running by going to microsoft.com/useterms or going to Settings - System - About within the software.
You can also review the terms at any of the links in this agreement by typing the URLs into a browser address bar,
and you agree to do so. You agree that you will read the terms before using the software or services, including
any linked terms. You understand that by using the software and services, you ratify this agreement and the linked
terms. There are also informational links in this agreement. The links containing notices and binding terms are:

· Windows 10 Privacy Statement (aka.ms/privacy)

· Microsoft Services Agreement (aka.ms/msa)

· Adobe Flash Player License Terms (aka.ms/adobeflash)

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NO WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DEVICE (INCLUDING THE APPS) IS LICENSED “AS IS.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY YOUR LOCAL LAWS, YOU BEAR THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE SOFTWARE’S QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.
SHOULD IT PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL SERVICING OR REPAIR. NEITHER THE
DEVICE MANUFACTURER NOR MICROSOFT GIVES ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR CONDITIONS
FOR THE SOFTWARE. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS, THE MANUFACTURER AND
MICROSOFT EXCLUDE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY,
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL
CONSUMER RIGHTS OR STATUTORY GUARANTEES UNDER LOCAL LAWS THAT THESE TERMS CANNOT CHANGE.

IF YOUR LOCAL LAWS IMPOSE A WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR CONDITION EVEN THOUGH THIS AGREEMENT
DOES NOT, ITS TERM IS LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FROM WHEN THE FIRST USER ACQUIRES THE SOFTWARE. IF
THE MANUFACTURER OR MICROSOFT BREACHES SUCH A WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR CONDITION, YOUR
SOLE REMEDY, AT THE MANUFACTURER’S OR MICROSOFT’S ELECTION, IS (I) REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
THE SOFTWARE AT NO CHARGE, OR (II) RETURN OF THE SOFTWARE (OR AT ITS ELECTION THE DEVICE ON
WHICH THE SOFTWARE WAS INSTALLED) FOR A REFUND OF THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY. THESE ARE YOUR
ONLY REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF A WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR CONDITION YOUR LOCAL LAWS IMPOSE.

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TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY YOUR LOCAL LAWS, IF YOU HAVE ANY BASIS FOR RECOVERING DAMAGES,
YOU CAN RECOVER FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR MICROSOFT ONLY DIRECT DAMAGES UP TO THE AMOUNT YOU
PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE (OR UP TO $50 USD IF YOU ACQUIRED THE SOFTWARE FOR NO CHARGE). YOU WILL NOT,
AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO, SEEK TO RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR REMEDY, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS AND
DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, UNDER ANY PART OF THIS AGREEMENT
OR UNDER ANY THEORY. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO (I) ANYTHING RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE SOFTWARE
(INCLUDING THE APPS), THE DEVICE, SERVICES, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE
DATA, CONTENT (INCLUDING CODE) ON THIRD PARTY INTERNET SITES OR THIRD PARTY PROGRAMS, AND (II)
CLAIMS FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR CONDITION; STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR
OTHER TORT; VIOLATION OF A STATUTE OR REGULATION; UNJUST ENRICHMENT; OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY.

THE DAMAGE EXCLUSIONS AND REMEDY LIMITATIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT APPLY EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO REMEDY
(THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED “AS IS”), IF REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR A REFUND (IF REQUIRED BY YOUR LOCAL LAW)
DOES NOT FULLY COMPENSATE YOU FOR ANY LOSSES, IF THE MANUFACTURER OR MICROSOFT KNEW OR SHOULD
HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE DAMAGES, OR IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Check with your device manufacturer to determine if your device is covered by a warranty.

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