SICAM Localizer
Responsive Web Application for Overhead line distribution network monitoring.Enables power grid operators to instantly local failures in overhead lines reducing downtime and labour by typically 30%.
Employer
Seimens
My Role
Designing the dashboard end-to-end, working closely with Field Experts
Contribution
Solo designer with guidance from a Lead designer, Developers, Service Engineer
Localizer reduced the localisation time to under 3 minutes, and reduces the resolution time by ~50%.
Maximizing Capabilities: Digital Integration of FSI, PPI, and FCG in SICAM Localizer
Solving the pain points
The SICAM Localizer, a cloud-based solution, significantly improved fault management by providing real-time fault detection and reporting directly to maintenance crews1. This advancement allowed for quicker response times and more efficient management of power grid faults.
Fault Localization in the cloud – SICAM Localizer The watchful guardian for your overhead lines
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Grid View and Fault Prone Zone view
Grid View: Delivers location information about installed FSIs and faulted sections.
Fault Prone Zone view: Shows section in feeder line which is more prone to faults
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Fault and Event View
Visualizes occurred faults and events and generates customized reports
Asset details
View all Asset details, configure Admin details here as well, in completely configured Assets are highlighted here.
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Only onsite configuration was possible
Before the introduction of the SICAM Localizer, fault localization in power grids was more challenging and less efficient Traditional methods.
Onsite Configuration: Time-consuming and error-prone, especially in remote areas, leading to setup delays and potential issues.
Manual Inspections: Labor-intensive and prone to human error, causing delays in fault detection and resolution.
Less Sophisticated Monitoring Systems: Lack of real-time data and automated alerts, resulting in longer downtimes and higher maintenance costs.
Process
Discover
- Stakeholder Interviews
- Co-Creation workshops (BLRD workshops)
- Heuristic Analysis
- Userflow
Ideation
- Wireframing
- Expert Enquiry
Validation
- Usability Testing
- Heuristic Analysis
Validating our decisions
Testing with Proxy Users
Key Research Focus
- Device setup and configuration flows.
- Testing all Happy and Failure state scenarios.
- Mental model check on crcuial flows
Overall
Minor fixes done on device onboarding flows of the FPI and FSI devices.
Device Heirarchy flows deprioritised
Due to the complexity of the Set hierarchy flows for arranging FSI and PFI devices from the Parent Node along the feeder line, the hierarchy was designed to be added directly using alternative feasible methods through a configuration file with pre-configured hierarchy details.
Overhead Line Fault Management: the watchful guardian
Dashboard & Asset details
Fault-Prone Zones are areas in the power grid more susceptible to issues due to factors like extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and high demand. The
Asset Details Page provides comprehensive information on each asset, including identification, real-time condition monitoring, maintenance history, and lifecycle details, enabling efficient management and reduced downtime.
Asset Configuration
FSI (Fault Sensor Indicator) is an integral part of the SICAM Localizer system. It detects phase and ground faults on medium-voltage overhead lines. The FSI indicates faults via LED flashing or communicates fault information through the SICAM Fault Collector Gateway (FCG).
FPI (Fault Passage Indicator) configuration involves installing devices on overhead lines or substations to detect faults, with options for local or remote communication and adjustable sensitivity settings.
Project status
Project is Live
The SICAM Localizer dashboard is now live, providing businesses with access to its cloud-based application and essential MindSphere resources through the SICAM Localizer Package.
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