Instructions: SYTIS TC-90™ Network Connection for Wind Turbines

In our last post, Ryan Severe, Senior Plant Engineer, detailed the longstanding challenges of safety and production and then successful application of the SYTIS TC-90™ infrared camera system at Pudget Sound Energy wind farm. While this article discussed the over-all impact of transitioning to continuous thermal monitoring systems, it didn't dive into any technical details on how this system works. 

For those more technically inclined - here is a quick how-to for setting up the network connections between the SYTIS TC-90™ Card Camera and the available ethernet.

 

Step 1: At the base of the tower there is a Hirshmann switch (Fiber to Ethernet media converter).

Step 2: Install a 120V power outlet, which is fed from the breaker for the turbine outlets (This is only needed so that the existing outlet is still available for use).

 

Example of a 120V power outlet.

 

Step 3: Connect a powerline - network extender to the power outlet and to an ethernet port on the turbine fiber Hirshmann switch. 

 

Powerline to ethernet connection.

 

 

Screenshot of where to purchase appropriate powerline ethernet adapter.

 

Step 4: In the nacelle, connect the second Powerline–network extender to one of the power outlets and then into a POE injector.

 

Screenshot of where to purchase appropriate POE Injector Adapter.

 

Step 5: Connect POE injector to the TC-90™ 

 

Short and sweet - this configuration works for any wind turbine as long as it has a 120V circuit for power outlets. 

 

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