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™ 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).

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

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

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. 

For more information about Sytis or our available complete solutions, call 888-447-0651 or email info@sytis.com.