Power System Monitoring Recorder TESLA 4000

Product Overview
TESLA 4000 is an easy-to-use, state of the art, multi-time frame (simultaneous) power system monitoring recorder. Its integrated
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) functionality streams synchrophasor data for wide area monitoring. The IEC 61850 protocol enabled
TESLA has advanced communication capabilities and, together with its powerful recording features, provides the most versatile and
complete monitoring of power system health.

The TESLA, with over 1000 user definable triggers, creates • Easy-to-use settings and analysis software
records simultaneously in 3 time domains – fault (fast), swing • Streams synchrophasors per C37.118.1-2011 (IEEE
(slow) and trend records, and also creates event logs. C37.118.1a-2014) standards
• Advanced cybersecurity features
Its CDR creates continuous records without triggers which
• Advanced communication protocols
(together with the fault, swing and trend records) provide wide
• SCADA support with DNP3, Modbus and IEC 61850
area visibility of system performance. The CDR also creates
• Optional PRP, HSR and RSTP redundancy
redundancy in PMU data.
• CDR meets NERC PRC-002 DME standards
TESLA has 256 virtual inputs to record digital status changes • Remote input modules save on costly wiring runs
contained in IEC 61850 GOOSE messages, thus expanding its • Lossless data compression for fast file transfer
monitoring capabilities.
The TESLA 4000 is available in 2 models with 36 analog/64 digital inputs/8 digital outputs, or with 18 analog/32 digital inputs/4 digital
outputs.

TESLA 4000 Power

TESLA 4000 Power System Monitoring Recorder
System Monitoring Recorder

CDR
DFR DSR SER PQR LTR PMU
Continuous
Digital Dynamic Swing Sequence of Power Quality Long Term Real Time
Disturbance
Fault Recorder Recorder Event Recorder Recorder Trend Recorder Monitoring
Recorder

0 - 60 sec 1 - 30 min 1 msec 32 - 384 1 - 90 4 - 140 Continually

resolution samples/ days days Streaming
cycle Phasor Data

10 Year
WARRANTY

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 Applications

Multi-Timeframe Power System Recorder and Monitor

Use transient fault (fast) records to: Use dynamic swing (slow) records to:
• Verify operation of relays and breakers • Review loading and stability criteria
• Improve relay and breaker settings • Monitor generator performance
• Confirm system and device models and improve • Verify power swing damping to improve stability
coordination • Study SVC and PSS performance
• Detect sub-harmonic oscillations
• Understand out-of-step tripping
Use up to 60 user-defined trends to:
• Monitor seasonal variations of load
As a PQR:
• Analyze and model system component
• Monitor single harmonic,THD and sub-harmonics
• Understand voltage sag/swell conditions
• Analyze and tune filter performance

As an SER:
• Verify operation of relays and breakers
• Reconstruct events
• Record events at 1 ms resolution

PMU for Wide Area Monitoring

• Streams synchrophasors per C37.118.1-2011 (IEEE
C37.118.1a-2014) standards 330
0
30 330
0
30
• Streams up to 36 user-selectable single-phase, 3-phase, 300 60 300 60

+/-, zero sequence, and summated phasors

270 90 270 90
• Additionally streams up to 24 analog quantities of Watts,
VARS, VA, THD, DC and frequency and 64 digital (status) 240 120 240 120

210 150 210 150

quantities 180 180

• Streams up to 2 PDCs through Ethernet ports with

independent MAC addresses V(Mag) 234934.85
V(Ang) -5 Deg
Freq 60 Hz
DFeq 0 Hz
A(Mag)
A(Ang)
3064.25
-30 Deg
• GPS time synchronized to 1 µs accuracy V(Scale) 595586 A(Scale) 86317

• PMU reporting rates: up to 60 frames/second

• Monitor voltage stability with real time phasor magnitude
and phase angle supervision
• Improve transmission reliability planning

CDR (Continuous Disturbance Recorder)

• Provide continuous disturbance recording of magnitude,
phase angle and frequency (without triggers) at 1 sample/
cycle
• Store up to 140 days of continuous records
• Meet NERC PRC-002 DME requirements
• Create redundant storage of PMU data
• Understand long term power system behavior

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 Features and Benefits

Simultaneous Multi-Functional Recording and Event Logging

• 36 analog and 64 digital inputs
• 256 IEC 61850 GOOSE virtual inputs and GOOSE
recording
• High-speed transient fault recording:
Fast speed
- 384 samples/cycle (23040 Hz) 128 s/c
- 0.2 to 60 second auto extend records
• Dynamic swing (disturbance) recording:
- 1 sample/cycle (60 Hz)
- 10 second to 30 minute records
Slow speed
• Trend logging: 1 s/c
- 10 to 3600 seconds for 60 channels
• Cooperative mode: view records from multiple TESLAs as
single record

Over 120 Calculated Channels

• Frequency: 12 channels
• Summation: 30 channels
• Sequence: 12 channels
• Watts/Vars: 18 channels
• Impedance: 18 channels
• Logic: 30 channels
• Power Factor: 18 channels
• Fault Locator: 10 channels

Easy-to-Use, Intuitive Windows-Based Setting and Analysis Software

• Lossless data compression for fast file transfer
• Offline mode to view records and set configurations
• Over 1000 user-definable triggers
• User-assigned trigger priorities
• User-programmable control logic
• User-configurable report templates

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RecordGraphTM and RecordBase ViewTM Waveform Analysis Software
• Display multiple channels simultaneously and combine
records
• Display multiple component voltage, current or summed
channels
• Display THD, harmonic magnitude
• Use zoom, alignment, scaling, unit functions
• Record summaries including event lists
• Export via COMTRADE, PTI, CSV and MS Excel

RecordBase Central Station™ for Wide Area Monitoring

• Central cross-triggering of TESLA recorders provides • Supports COMTRADE, PTI and Excel output formats
system-wide dynamic swing recordings for stability • Company-wide access on existing Windows® computers
analysis through the corporate LAN
• Automated record transfer from on a scheduled call-out
or by recorder initiation

Advanced Communications
• IEC 61850 station bus protocol
• SCADA support with DNP3, Modbus and IEC 61850
• User-configurable DNP3 point list mapping
• Two Ethernet ports (copper/fiber optic) with independent
MAC addresses1
• IRIG-B time sync, modulated or un-modulated
• Primary/secondary SNTP time network sync
• PRP, HSR, RSTP redundancy

Flexible, Cost Saving Architecture

• 36 analog and 64 digital inputs – 144 analog/256 digital • Settings and adjustments done outside the box after
with 4 units in cooperative mode installation avoids outages
• 256 virtual inputs to record digital status changes • Configurable inputs — mix and match AC and DC signals
contained in IEC 61850 GOOSE messages with simple module changes
• Remote input modules provide isolation and save costly • AC/DC isolation module allows for inputs from any
PT and CT wiring runs standard instrument or transducer
• On-board non-volatile flash memory stores up to 1000 • Split core CTs allow easy installation while CT in service,
records — no mechanical moving parts avoiding power outages
• Easy one-time calibration • Pluggable terminal blocks
• Smallest footprint among recorders allows easy retrofit
and installation

Cyber security features

• Role based access control for enhanced access • Automatic disconnection from an IED if no activity
management with support for up to 32 users detected for a programmable period of time
• Configurable password complexity and change frequency • Configurable user account validity periods
rules • FTP access to specific folders according to assigned
• Audit trail for security events monitoring roles
• Disabling of all unused open TCP ports • Syslog

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 Detailed Specifications

TESLA 4000 Power System Monitoring Recorder

Item Quantity/Specs Notes

General
Overvoltage Overvoltage Category III
Category
Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2
Ingress Protection IP30 standard
Insulation Class Class I
Weight TESLA 4000 18 channel: 16.7 lbs (7.6 kg)
TESLA 4000 36 channel: 17.8 lbs (8.1 kg)
Dimensions 3U high (5.25”), 19” wide, 12.9” deep Rack mount
Nominal 50 or 60 Hz
Frequency
Power Supply 48 – 250 Vdc Voltage tolerance: AC = +/-10%, DC = +20%/-10%.
100 –240 Vac Maximum current: 0.7 A
Maximum power consumption: 34 W
Sample Rate 32, 64, 96, 128, 256 and 384 samples/cycle (s/c) Frequency response of 8th (32 s/c) to the 100th (384 s/c)
harmonic of fundamental frequency
Measurement Amplitude Measurement Accuracy: Better than 0.1% of full scale ±0.5% of reading (above 1% of full scale)
Accuracy Phase Measurement Accuracy: ±0.1 degrees at system frequency
Frequency Measurement Accuracy: ±0.001 Hz at system frequency
Noise Signal to Noise ratio: 70dB at full scale
Common mode rejection: 70dB at full scale
Crosstalk: -07dB
A/D Resolution 16 bits, 65536 counts full scale

Recording and Logging

Transient Fault Record length 0.2 to 15 seconds, 60 second User-configurable 32 to 384 samples/cycle
extended User-configurable prefault length 0 to 8 seconds
Dynamic Swing Record length 10 seconds to 15 minutes, 30 minute 1 sample/cycle
extended User-configurable prefault length 0 to 900 seconds
Record Storage Standard capacity with 4GB flash up to 1000 2-second fault records
with all 36 channels sampled at 96 samples/cycle channels or a
combination of fault and swing records.
Extended Capacity (16 GB) flash up to 1000 5-second fault
records with all 36 channels sampled at 256 samples/cycle or a
combination of fault and swing records.
Trending User-selectable sampling interval from 10 to 3600 5 accumulation modes – Damped, Undamped, Avg,
seconds Min, Max. Each mode is treated as a separate channel.
Up to 60 channels can be trended simultaneously Evaluated phasor magnitude and angle quantities will be
The recorder can store 90 days of data from each recorded as separate channels.
trend channel
Event Logging 500 events in the regular log Up to 1000 events can be stored as a daily trend record

Channels and Triggers

Analog Inputs High and low threshold, positive and negative rate of change, All triggers have independent controls for delay, logging,
harmonic level, THD level, sags, swells transient or swing record initiation, alarm contact
activation and cross triggering

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Channels and Triggers (cont.)
Summations High/low threshold, +/- rate of change 2 or 3 channels
Positive High/low threshold, +/- rate of change
Sequence
Negative High level
Sequence
Zero Sequence High level
Watts/VARs High/low threshold, +/- rate of change
Frequency High/low threshold, +/- rate of change
Impedance Positive sequence circle with absolute rate of change
External Inputs Rising edge, falling edge or both
(digital)
GOOSE Virtual Active, Inactive or both 256 virtual inputs available
Inputs (digital)
Logic Rising edge, falling edge or both
Fault Locator Triggered by internal or external events
Sags and Swells Sag and swell detection can be enabled on any voltage analog
input channel
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU)
PMU 36/18 user-selectable phasors Single-phase quantities or 3-phase positive, negative or
zero sequence phasors/summated phasors
1 frequency channel ROCOF reported based on user-configured frequency
channel
24 analog values MWatts, MVars, THD, DC and Frequency
32/64 digital status data Status data reported as 16 bit digital words
Continuous Disturbance Recording (CDR)
CDR 6 to 60 RMS records/second for up to 36 channels. Standard Can store from 10 to 140 days of continuous records
Capacity min. 10 days data retention below 30 RMS records/
second on all 36 channels.
Extended Capacity min. 10 days data retention of 60 RMS records/
sec on all 36 channels.

Interface and Communication

Front Panel 6 LEDs Recorder Functional, IRIG-B Functional, Recorder
Indicators Triggered, Records Stored, Test Mode, Alarm
Front User USB port and 100BASE-T Ethernet port
Interfaces
Rear User LAN Port 1: Copper or Optical Copper: RJ-45, 100BASE-T
Interfaces LAN Port 2: Copper or Optical Optical: 100BASE-FX, Multimode,
1300 nm, ST style connector
Serial User Two Serial RS-232 ports to 115 kbd Com port can support an external modem
Interface
Internal Modem 38.4 Kbps, V.32 bis Optional
SCADA Interface DNP3 or Modbus Ethernet: DNP3
RS: 232: DNP3 or Modbus
Configurable 6/3 contacts/unit Normally open
Alarms

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Interface and Communication (cont.)
Cross-Trigger 1 contact (#4) Normally open
Self Checking/ 1 contact (#1) Normally closed
Recorder
Inoperative
Time Sync 1 BNC connector/unit. Modulated or unmodulated
IEEE Std. C37. 118-2011 Input impedance = 330 ohms
(IRIG Standard 200-04 B004/B005/B124/B125)
IEEE Std. C37. 118-2005
(IRIG Standard 200-04 B004/B005/B124/B125)

Inputs and Outputs

Remote Analog 4 input current module, 3 or 4 input voltage module or 4 input dc Modules mount up to 1200 meters (4000 feet) away from
Input isolation module and split-core CTs. recorder chassis using twisted/shielded communication
Modules See module data sheets for more information. wiring
Analog Input For module specific ratings refer to the modules data sheets refer to 18 or 36 per unit,
Channels Appendix G of the TESLA Manual. 144 maximum using 4 units in “Cooperative Mode”
Ratings
External Inputs Will turn on: >= 38 Vdc 32 or 64 per unit,
(digital) Will not turn on: <= 25 Vdc 256 maximum using 4 units in “Cooperative Mode”
Maximum input: < 300 Vdc Externally wetted
Burden: > 0.2 W @ 300 Vdc
Alarm Contacts 300 Vdc max, externally wetted 4 or 8 per unit
If labelled “trip rated” on rear: Contact #1: “Recorder Functional” Normally closed
Make: 30 A Vdc per IEEE C37.90 contact. Opens ~45 seconds after reconder power is
Carry: 8 A Vdc for 5 minutes, 6A Vdc for 60 minutes, 4 A applied during the IED boot-up sequence. Closed on
continuous failure.
0.9 A at 125 Vdc resistive Contacts #2 to #8 - Normally Open contacts that close
0.35 A at 250 Vdc resistive when triggered.
If not labelled “trip rated” on rear: Contact #4: Cross trigger contact – Pick-up <10 ms, latch
Make: 8 A Vdc 100 ms
Carry: 8 A Vdc for 5 minutes, 6 A Vdc for 60 minutes, 4 A New units are shipped with trip rated contacts
continuous All contacts can be active simultaneously
Break: 0.15 A at 125 Vdc
0.10 A at 250 Vdc
Virtual Inputs 256 virtual inputs

Time Synchronization and Accuracy

External Time Synchronized using IRIG-B input (modulated or unmodulated) auto Upon the loss of an external time source, the recorder
Source detect maintains time with a maximum 160 seconds drift per
year at a constant temperature of 25°C. The recorder can
detect loss or re-establishment of external time source
and automatically switch between internal and external
time.
Synchronization Sampling clocks synchronized with the time source
Accuracy (internal or external)

Environmental
Ambient IEC 60068-2-1/IEC 60068-2-2 -10°C to 55°C
Temperature
Range

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Environmental (cont.)
Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 Up to 95% without condensation
Insulation Test IEC 60255-5 Power supply, analog inputs (through external isolation
(Hi-Pot) modules), external inputs, output contacts – 2 kV, 50/60
Hz, 1 minute
Electrostatic IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4, IEEE C37.90.3, IEC 60255-
Discharge 22-2 Level 4
Voltage Dips, IEC 6100-4-11, IEC 60255-11 200 ms interrupt
Interruptions,
Variations
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6 Level 3, IEC 60255-22-6 Level 3 Inputs using DC Modules meet Level 2
Immunity
Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-6 Level 3, IEC 60255-22-3 Level 3 Inputs using DC Modules meet Level 3
Susceptibility
Electrical Fast IEC 61000-4-4 Level 4 (4 kV), IEC 60255-22-4 Class
Track/Burst IV (4 kV)
Oscillatory ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1-1989, IEC 61000-4-12 Level 3,
Transient IEC 60255-22-1 Level 3
Oscillatory IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60255-21-1 Class 1
Vibration
Seismic IEC 60068-3-3, IEC 60255-21-3 Class 1
Shock and Bump IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1
RF Emissions IEC/EN 60255-25 Class A DC Modules, if used, do not meet Class A
Conducted IEC/EN 60255-25 Class A DC Modules, if used, do not meet Class A
Emissions

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