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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

Position

UX/UI Designer

Contribution

Individual contributor

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Localizer reduces the localisation time to under 3 minutes, and reduces the resolution time by ~50%.

Highlights

Fault Localization in the cloud – SICAM Localizer The watchful guardian for your overhead lines

Highlights

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

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Asset details

View all Asset details, configure Admin details here as well, in completely configured Assets are highlighted here.

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problem

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.

context

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.

Process

01

Discover

  • Stakeholder Interviews
  • Co-Creation workshops (BLRD workshops)
  • Heuristic Analysis
  • Userflow
02

Ideation

  • Wireframing
  • Expert Enquiry
03

Validation

  • Usability Testing
  • Heuristic Analysis
USER TESTING

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.

final designs

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.

Go to Live Site

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%.

Customers

Electricity department of Goa were our lead users

Process

01

Discover

  • Stakeholder Interviews
  • User Interview
  • Co-Creation workshops (BLRD workshops)
  • Heuristic Analysis
  • Userflow
02

Ideation

  • Wireframing
  • Expert Enquiry
03

Validation

  • Usability Testing
  • Heuristic Analysis

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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

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.

Add Asset

After filing all the details regarding FCG and FSI, user has to the final setup in the FCG directly onsite via LAN.

Set the hierarchy

After addition of an FCG and FSI, they need to be set into a hierarchy based on how they are connected in the real physical world locations to show proper mapping, readings and reports.

NextGen Resource

A Siemens internal Web Application to aid in Resource (Employee) and their competency management of a sub-segment which is spread across multiple geographies.
Implemented Rapid Prototyping and implementation on Mendix Low-code platform and Power BI.

Process

01

Discover

  • Stakeholder Interviews
02

Ideation

  • Wireframing
  • Expert Enquiry
03

Validation

  • Usability Testing

Dashboard for based on competency based hiring

Summary view

The user can view all details and skills of Employees coded as unique Usercodes.

User Job Profiles

After filing all the details regarding FCG and FSI, user has to the final setup in the FCG directly onsite via LAN.

Add Competencies

While adding new Employee or changing competency details of existing Employee.

Skill Metrics

The Employee skill level according to different competencies.

Head count &
Hourly Rate

HC & HR of different role types across, 3 different pools of Employees.

Usability Test

Were conducted with all the 2 Users types of Head Quarters and Resource Head, with objectives to:

  • Learn about users journeys
  • Validating existing user interface and flows.
  • As a part of Next steps pitched for Persona Creation workshop.

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