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Corona Detections
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Ofil's new Corona camera
DayCor II
Joint development project of Ofil and EPRI
The new DayCor II bispectral Corona Camera has been
developed by Ofil , in cooperation with EPRI (Electrical Power
Research Institute) in the US, for detection and location of
corona on high voltage transmission lines and substations. The
image of corona is unaffected by sun radiation, allowing the
camera to visualize corona during daytime or nighttime.
This capability is unique and for the first time makes it possible
to carry out the inspection from vehicular or airborne platforms
which can only operate in daytime.
The camera consists of two imaging channels, a UV sensitive
channel imaging the corona and a visible channel imaging the
surrounding scene (insulators, spacers, cables etc.). The two
images are overlaid to produce one video image showing the
corona with the surrounding scene as background. The camera
thus not only detects the corona but also shows clearly the
location of the source.
The UV channel operates in the so-called Solar Blind range
(240-280 nm) of the UV-c and is not affected by the sun
radiation. In the Solar Blind spectral range, the ozone in the
atmosphere absorbs all the sun radiation and prevents it from
reaching the earth. Therefore, corona signals are imaged during
daytime with no disturbance by the sun radiation background.
The camera can also detect corona discharges on ADSS optical cables supported by towers of high voltage
transmission lines.
The DayCor II camera is more sensitive than the DayCor I camera. The detection distance of the DayCor
II camera is about twice the detection distance of the DayCorI
The DayCor II camera has automatic focus for both channels (based on the visible image), zoom capability
in the visible channel only, and options for digital signal processing and time integration. The UV channel
has a catadioptric lens, specially developed by Ofil for the DayCorII, with a large light collecting area
and 5 x 3.5 field of view.
A special counter allows semi-quantitative evaluation of the corona strength for comparative purposes.
The time integration option is effected by reducing the number of video frames/sec. The signals normally
appearing on several video frames are accumulated to obtain one larger signal in one frame.
The output video image is displayed on a built-in LCD monitor. An output BNC connector allows
connection to an additional video monitor or to a cassette video recorder.
Compared to the DayCor I camera, the new model is improved ergonomically. It can be operated as a
hand held camera or from a tripod.
The DayCor II Camera Operated in the Field
Main features of the DayCor II camera:
UV Optics: Catadioptric lens.
Field of view: 5 x 3.5 degrees.
Visible camera Focus: Automatic or manual
UV camera Focus: Automatic or manual,
Range: 3m to infinity.
Display Modes: Combined UV - Visible
overlay B&W image
UV only
Visible only
Integration Time: Variable up to 1.2 sec.
Sensitivity: 100 pC from 50 meter distance.
Video output: PAL or NTSC.
Controls: Auto/Manual Visible and UV focus
Visible camera zoom
UV gain
Display modes (UV/ visible/combined)
Integration period (in steps)
Visible camera exposure time
Standby mode
Counting mode - Optional.
Processing: UV events counting.
Operation Voltage: 12V DC from rechargeable battery
or universal from a AC-12V DC adapter.
Power consumption: 12 Watt.
Dimensions: L x W x H = 25 cm x 17 cm x 15 cm.
Weight: 5.5 kg.
Line: 165 kV
Horizontal distance from tower ~50 m.
UV Gain = 150, RH =69%, T=24
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Picture captured with a Sony MAVICAP as a JPEG image
Ordering:
Camera + Backpack + 12 V battery + Charger + Case
For additional information:
Visit our websites: www.iacltda.com
Contact us:
Tel: (571)-6232221
Fax: (571)-2570713
E-mail contactenos@iacltda.com
DayCor II working in the counting mode