Description
Binational Development: Advanced technology designed and manufactured in accordance with the engineering standards of TECNA Perú and TECNA ICE Colombia for the global integrity market.
Specialized Inspection Equipment
The TCS Modular Current Interrupter is a load interruption system designed to execute timing cycles (ON/OFF) with millisecond precision using multiband GNSS synchronization. Unlike monoblock equipment, its modular architecture allows the power unit (TCS-SSR2) to be decoupled from the controller (TCS-CICX1), facilitating field maintenance and ensuring that cathodic protection inspections meet the most demanding integrity standards without interruptions due to signal loss or thermal failures.
Technical Scope
- Load capacity: Up to 100 V / 100 A DC.
- Dual GPS Antenna: The system features an internal backup antenna and a high-precision external (multiband) antenna, ensuring ultra-precise synchronization and rapid satellite acquisition, even in areas with low visibility.
- GPS Constellations, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo.
- Event log: Up to 11,000 entries with error tracking.
- Thermal protection: Automatic power cutoff at 80°C.
Operational Benefits
- True Modularity: Consisting of the TCS-CICX1 programming unit and the TCS-SSR2 power unit, enabling quick upgrades and maintenance.
- GPS Autonomy: Autonomous cycle in case of temporary loss of satellite signal.
- Versatility: Configuration via a physical keyboard with an LCD screen.
- Robustez: Grado de protección IP67 para operación en entornos climáticos hostiles.
Methodology and Traceability
TECNA ICE’s methodology focuses on the accuracy of field data. The Modular Interrupter integrates a compensation system for switching delay (0–50 ms) and programmable offsets of ±10 s, enabling full synchronization with third-party equipment. The entire operation is auditable thanks to the event log, which includes timestamps and alarm severity levels, ensuring that corrosion studies are accurate and repeatable.
Adaptability to Extreme Climates
Recognizing that inspections take place in environments ranging from temperate zones to hot deserts, the TCS Modular offers two power configurations:
Standard Option
Passive cooling (no fan).
Up to 35°C
Operating ambient temperature.
High-Temp Option
Active cooling with an IP68 fan.
Up to 50°C
Designed for deserts and harsh environments.
Applications in Asset Integrity
This system is the tool of choice for consulting and operating companies in sectors such as:
- CIS/CIPS Inspections.
- DCVG / ACVG Studies.
- Rectifier Maintenance.
- Interference monitoring.
Do you require technical precision in your integrity studies?
Check availability and get technical assistance with configuring your interruption cycles.
Is extreme portability a priority for you? For inspections that require rapid deployment and an integrated “all-in-one” design, check out our TCS Compact Current Interrupter.
