RXplore

The Relay Explorer - RXplore is a mobile application to securely connect, visualize and perform limited operations to ABB Protection and Control relays and ABB Monitoring and Diagnostic devices. For operation, RXplore connects to either the site wireless network (WLAN) that has ABB devices on same network or with the ABB Cloud to fetch operative data to execute the functionalities offered by RXplore. RXplore is never connected with site Wi-Fi and outside network at the same time, thus ensuring that the site network is never exposed to outside network. Salient features of RXplore: Site creation: For RXplore, a site is a network location with ABB devices connected to it. After connecting RXplore to the Wi-Fi router which in turn is connected to ABB devices, a new site can be created by providing a name and IP range to scan the network to identify ABB devices. A site created once is reusable and the IP range can be modified based on need. Multiple sites can be created in RXplore thus ensuring clean segregation of sites. Connection to ABB device: RXplore allows scanning a range of IP addresses to identify supported ABB devices. Alternately, RXplore also allows connecting directly to just one device. RXplore lists the supported ABB devices after network has been scanned on the provided IP range. Info tab in RXplore provides more information of selected site or device. After successful connection, ABB device(s) are shown in RXplore main view. Devices not supported by RXplore are notified on screen. Change relay settings: Once connected to the relay, RXplore allows the possibility to modify the editable parameters (settings) and write the modified values to the relay. Conversely, it is possible to read modified parameter value(s) from the relay. The modifications done to the parameters can be reviewed before committing them to the relay. Read and share fault information: Once connected to the relay, RXplore allows the possibility to read fault information from the relay and share it over email to someone else for further analysis. Fault information collected by RXplore consists of Fault records and Disturbance records from the relay. It is also possible to simultaneously read and share fault information for all the connected devices. Read and view events: Once connected to the relay, RXplore allows the possibility to read and view events from the relay. Events are presented as a list in separate tab called Events. Tapping an event shows more information about the event. In built search in events view makes it easy to find the event of interest. Update Firmware: Once connected to the relay, RXplore allows the possibility to update firmware of the relay. When the Update Firmware request is triggered, RXplore connects with the relay to get the Firmware version and checks if a firmware update is required. If the firmware update is available, RXplore downloads the firmware from ABB Cloud and updates the firmware of relay by reconnecting with it. The experience of updating firmware is made pleasant by providing guidance to the users during different steps of operation. ABB AbilityTM Condition Monitoring for SwitchGear - SWICOM support: SWICOM is a monitoring and diagnostic unit which provides mechanical and electrical health status of a lineup. It acquires data communicating with IEC 61850 based protection relays and via sensor bus of additional e.g. temperature sensors and converts the data to diagnostic information. Once connected with the SWICOM device, besides presenting status and information of SWICOM device, RXplore shows the bays that are monitored by SWICOM along with KPI, Measurement and Parameters information of each monitored bay. Demo mode: RXplore supports a demo mode to quickly get an overview of features and functionalities in the app without the need to connect with real devices.