1. Introduction
EXCOUNT-II is an advanced surge arrester monitor for effecti-
vely, reliably and safety monitoring and recording surges on high
voltage electrical networks.
EXCOUNT-II incorporates a sensor, which is mounted on the surge
arrester, a transceiver, for remote reading and a PC-program (Win-
dows 95/98/2000/ME/NT and XP).
This users manual describes the functions of EXCOUNT-II to give you
total control over surge monitoring.
Please visit www.abb.com/arrestersonline for more information about
EXCOUNT-II and also to download the latest version of the PC-pro-
gram.
1.1 Sequence of installation
As a quick guide, the respective procedure in the below table should
be followed for safe and correct installation of the EXCOUNT-II.
Procedure Section
Read the safety instructions carefully 1
What to do before installation
Special attention is drawn to Section 2.4 which
should be followed to ensure trouble-free operation.
2
How to install the sensors 3
Guide to using the transceiver 4