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Base Unit

FEATURES

• IEC 61850
• IEC 61131-3 logic
• Expandable I/O A Callistonx Base Unit provides
• 16 DI, 6 DO on base unit the foundation level standalone
• 1 Ethernet, 2 serial ports as standard solution for small point count RTU’s,
• Multi-protocol support
• Powerful 32bit RISC processor
with modular expansion facilities
• Embedded Linux OS satisfying the largest configurations
• Complete suite of diagnostic and of substation automation.
configuration tools
Base Unit Features

SD Flash:
Callistonx Base Unit provides • For data logging and storage
six expansion slots for
Terminations:
instrumentation class AC, DC • Screwless terminals
analogues, digital I/O and • Screw terminal block
• Barrier block type
comprehensive IED support
using a standalone library of
plug-in modules.
General:
• Cost effective compact design
• Solutions for switchgear manufacturers and system integrators
• Open architecture which is IEC 61850 ready supporting both
station and process bus
• 20,000 point database capacity.
• High reliability

Technology & Performance:

• State of the art technology utilising NS9750 (Arm 9)
processor working in tandem with Blackfin DSP
• In service upgradeable FLASH based boot system for
Base I/O:
upgrades on the fly • 16 digital inputs
• 6 command output

Monitoring & Watchdog : Miscellaneous:

• Comprehensive power failure detection and intelligent • Dummy control
mechanisms to safely store critical data without the use of • High stability voltage reference
onboard battery technology
• External PSU hold up facilities, are also available to increase Integrated Communications Ports:
the holdup period if necessary • 1 Ethernet port (10/100 BaseTX)
• A comprehensive watchdog subsystem covers internal voltage • Integral managed Ethernet switch for flexible station and
rails, Blackfin DSP, NS9750 processor, memory and other process bus implementation
important components • 2 Isolated serial ports

Temperature Sensor:
• Onboard temperature sensor monitors the ambient
temperature to dynamically compensate temperature
sensitive electronics
Networked configurations using
a comprehensive library of
Control Output Enable:
• The Callistonx supports a hard-wired control output standalone modules.
enable/disable facility
Integrated Web based browser
Time Synchronisation:
• An integrated GPS receiver (option) provides time to ensure and programmable logic facility
Ims time accuracy for SOE data
• Better than 5ms/hour when not synchronised (GPS/master/LAN)
for maximum applications facility.
• Time source prioritisation

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 Dimensions:
• Base Unit • Base Unit
(no PSU) (with PSU/cover)

286mm

286mm
1 USB Port (V 2.0):
• Data rates up to 480Mbits/sec
• Hotswapping of devices 255mm 63 m m
m 9m
• Future expansion 255mm 14

1 CANbus/I2C For General expansion:

• Mini DIN connector Power Supply Features
• 1Mbit/s CANbus
• 100kbit/s I2C bus
• Connection to Remsdaq’s Actuator Interface Board • Options to cover all standard substation voltages
and future expansion devices • High contrast LCD for monitoring and diagnostics
• 2 0-20mA analogue inputs
• 12 bit ADC
• Accuracy 0.2% @ 25°C

Real Time Software: • Integral intelligent charger (option)

• Embedded Linux • Onboard temperature sensor
• Viewnx, an embedded web server which provides access • Optimised charger characteristics to maximise battery lifetime
to configuration, commissioning tools and diagnostics. • Nominal input voltage: 48VDC (45-56V)
nx
• PC configuration using the Callisto Software Environment CaSE • Maximum charge current 2.4A
• Integral wetting supply (option)
Memory: • Back-up DC supply mode
• FLASH 16MB or 32MB (IEC 61850) • Mains fail detection
• SDRAM 40MB (8MB of which is dedicated to the DSP)
• SD FLASH slot

Integral Power Supply:

• Integrated non isolated power supply 24V (18-40V)
• Power consumption 32W (Max)

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Ordering Information

Base Unit:
Product Product Type Opt 1 Opt2 Opt 3
Range Code Options
CX BU xxx xxx xxx x
S Screwless Terminals
T Screw Terminals
B Barrier-Block Terminals

S No GPS
GPS GPS

012 12V* DC (nominal) Digital Inputs (Max 18V, On 8V, Off 5V)*
024 24V* DC (nominal) Digital Inputs (Max 36V, On 16V, Off 12V)*
048 48V* DC (nominal) Digital Inputs (Max 72V, On 30V, Off 24V)*
110 110V* DC (nominal) Digital Inputs (Max 170V, On 75V, Off 50V)*
220 220V* DC (nominal) Digital Inputs (Max 300V, On 150V, Off 85V)*

S Standard
NAC No AC Analogs
850 IEC 61850 (includes AC Analogs)

BU Base Processing Node

*Guaranteed on/off voltages

Power Supply:
Product Product Type Opt 1 Opt2 Opt 3
Range Code Options
CX PS xxx xxx xxx x
S Screwless Terminals
T Screw Terminals
B Barrier-Block Terminals

110 110V AC Mains Fail Detection

BC
240 240V AC Mains Fail Detection
Other X Option Not Applicable

S Standard (None)
012 12V DC Isolated Wetting Output
BC
024 24V DC Isolated Wetting Output
048 48V DC Isolated Wetting Output
012 10-20V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C)
024 18-36V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C)
048 36-76V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C)
I
110 66-160V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C)
125 82-185V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C))
220 100-375V DC Isolated Supply (-20 to +70 degrees C)
012 10-20V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C)
024 18-36V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C)
048 36-76V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C)
ILT 66-160V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C)
110
125 82-185V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C))
220 100-375V DC Isolated Supply (-40 to +70 degrees C)
NI 024 20-40V DC Non-Isolated Supply

BC Battery Charger/Backup DC
I Isolated DC (Standard -25 to +70 degrees C)
ILT Isolated DC (Low Temp -40 to +70 degrees C)
NI Non-Isolated DC

PS Power Supply Unit

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