Why Choose the Lovato PMVF60 Interface Protection System?
The Lovato PMVF60 is a multifunction interface protection system unit designed for local electricity generation systems connected in parallel with low-voltage or medium-voltage public distribution networks. It continuously monitors the electrical supply and controls the external interface device when voltage, frequency or grid stability conditions move outside permitted operating limits.
Developed in accordance with the SHAMS Dubai DRRG requirements of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the technical requirements of the Saudi Electricity Company, the PMVF60 is suitable for three-phase systems with or without a neutral conductor. It supports both direct low-voltage measurement and medium-voltage monitoring through suitable external voltage transformers.
In addition to dual-threshold minimum and maximum voltage and frequency protection, the unit provides rate of change of frequency (ROCOF) and vector shift monitoring. These functions help detect loss-of-mains and unstable grid conditions, making the PMVF60 ideal for photovoltaic, wind, cogeneration and distributed energy installations throughout the Middle East.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated interface protection for low and medium-voltage generation systems.
- Suitable for three-phase systems with or without neutral.
- Dual-threshold minimum and maximum voltage protection.
- Dual-threshold minimum and maximum frequency monitoring.
- Integrated ROCOF and vector shift protection.
- Compliant with SHAMS Dubai DRRG and Saudi Electricity Company requirements.
- Supports external current transformers with 1 A or 5 A secondary outputs.
- Two relay outputs for interface device control and protection signalling.
Key Features
- Lovato PMVF series interface protection system.
- Designed for low and medium-voltage grid connections.
- 230 V and 400 V AC network monitoring.
- Operation on three-phase systems with or without neutral.
- Dual minimum-voltage thresholds.
- Dual maximum-voltage thresholds.
- Dual minimum-frequency thresholds.
- Dual maximum-frequency thresholds.
- Rate of change of frequency monitoring.
- Vector shift protection for loss-of-mains detection.
- Current measurement through external 1 A or 5 A CTs.
- Two relay outputs for control and protection functions.
- Integrated self-test function for protection thresholds.
- Modular DIN rail construction for control-panel installation.
Comprehensive Grid Interface Protection
Local electricity generation systems must be disconnected from the public network when grid conditions become unstable or move outside authorised limits. The Lovato PMVF60 continuously supervises voltage, frequency and loss-of-mains parameters, operating the external interface switch whenever a configured protection threshold is exceeded.
The addition of ROCOF and vector shift monitoring helps identify rapid grid disturbances that may not be detected through voltage and frequency thresholds alone. This comprehensive protection approach supports dependable operation of renewable energy plants while helping prevent unintended islanding and unsafe energisation of the distribution network.
Typical Applications
- Grid-connected photovoltaic installations.
- Wind energy generation systems.
- Cogeneration and combined heat and power plants.
- Low-voltage distributed generation systems.
- Medium-voltage renewable energy installations.
- Parallel generator connections.
- Grid interface protection panels.
- Commercial and industrial microgeneration projects.