Power Quality Clamp Meter
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The Fluke 345 Power Quality Clamp Meter from Fluke Corp. is a tool for servicing and commissioning electronic switching loads including variable frequency drives, electronic lighting and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Combining the functionality of a power quality meter, oscilloscope and data logger, the Fluke 345 features a convenient clamp-on design for measuring the most common power quality parameters. It features a color display for viewing measurements in real time, and can log data to memory for analysis with the included Power Log software. The Hall effect measuring clamp of the Fluke 345 enables users to take true-rms ac and dc current measurements up to 2,000 A without disconnecting the load.
Fluke Corp.
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Fiber Optic Sensor
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The Nomad from Neoptix Fiber Optic Sensors Inc. is a battery-operated, portable fiber optic thermometer that can save temperature readings on up to one gigabyte flash cards and features a large 160×160 pixel LCD display. The Nomad operates on standard AA rechargeable batteries and comes with a universal DC power supply. The Nomad embraces the logging capacity inherent to flash card technology by saving temperature readings directly into standard SD cards. The saved information can be downloaded to the PC using the RS-232 communication port or directly from the computer SD card reader. Temperature values can then be visualized and manipulated using Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet application.
Neoptix
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Curtailment Manager Software
The latest release of Itron’s Enterprise Edition Curtailment Manager application enables utilities to automate the management, execution, and performance reporting for demand response programs and EPAct requirements. Curtailment Manager is an end-to-end demand response solution delivered via the Internet that allows utilities to offer demand response programs to both commercial and industrial customers and dispatch direct load control events for residential and small commercial customers. Built on the Itron Enterprise Edition platform, Curtailment Manager can be deployed as a stand-alone application or with Itron’s Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management solution.
Itron Inc.
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Option Board for Meters
WebGate iCIS-INT Option Board for the GE Encompass Family of Electronic meters (GE kV2c) is available for immediate delivery. It’s the first in a series of products that bring a web connection to meters employing ANSI C12.19 tables. This IP-interface product expands the approach and core Ethernet connectivity engine of muNet’s flagship WebGate iRIS and iCIS-KYZ products, to allow connection to the full data collected by a commercial meter. This plug-and-play solution allows a utility to collect data stored in the meter-for example, current register data including demand values-and perform the demand reset all without a visit to the meter location.
muNet Inc.
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Hot Stick Barrier
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Chance has introduced the new SafetyShield hot stick barrier for clampsticks, hooksticks and elbow-puller tools. The patented device quickly mounts with a non-metal clamp and fastener on 1 1/4-inch and 1 1/2-inch diameter live line tools to add a protective transparent screen of flame-retardant polycarbonate between a lineman and a potential electrical arc flashback hazard. Tested per ASTM Standard F2522-05, the SafetyShield is available in three diameters of 16 inch, 21 inch and 24 inch, ranging in weight from 1 pound 6 ounces to 2 pounds 14 ounces. Each comes in a bright orange protective storage case with instructions.
Chance
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Power Line Carrier
The UPLC Universal Power-line Carrier from the Pulsar unit of AMETEK Power Instruments represents the next generation in power-line carrier technology. Incorporating the latest digital signal processor and very large-scale integration components, the UPLC is a versatile and advanced power-line carrier for protection signaling. The UPLC has been shipping since 2005 for applications with legacy relay systems as well as state of the art microprocessor systems.
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Managed Ethernet Switch
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GarrettCom’s new Magnum 6K32TRC managed Ethernet switch builds on the gigabit port accessibility of its companion 6K32T managed switch with the first free-convection-cooled high-port-count industrial switch. This opens up un-clean control rooms, substations, and plant operations areas to larger and more powerful Ethernet switches that can withstand dusty, high-particulate-count environments that could cause early fan-failure in forced-convection designs. The 6K32TRC retains the high flexibility, and low cost-per-port of the fan-cooled 6K32T, permitting up to four gigabit ports to be added in a number of configurations.
GarrettCom Inc.
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Interrelated Land Surveys
National Survey & Engineering has created a High Accuracy Geographic Information System (GIS) technology that will dramatically change the land surveying and GIS industry. Boundless is believed to be the first GIS in the nation to feasibly allow a land survey to be spatially related to every other land survey, regardless of the distance between them, and at the same time maintain the integrity of legal descriptions for real property. Boundless surveys are virtual and perpetual. Boundless offers accuracy within 1 centimeter by utilizing 24 U.S. Department of Defense satellites and more than 1,000 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). Boundless saves time and money because once land survey information is stored, there is no need to go back to the property to recollect certain critical data.
National Survey & Engineering
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Transmission Line Switch
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S&C has extended its Alduti-Rupter Switch product line with a new 69-kV model. When equipped with an LS-2 Switch Operator and Model 5801 Automatic Switch Control with IntelliTEAM II Automatic Restoration System, the new Alduti-Rupter Switch provides fully automated transmission line switching. Although problems on transmission lines occur less frequently than at lower voltages, outages-when they do occur-are very extensive because multiple substations and feeders are affected. IntelliTEAM II can minimize the duration of service disruption for tens of thousands of customers.
S&C Electric Co.
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AMI Endpoint
Hunt Technologies has announced the availability of the TS1 GE kV2c DRR endpoint for Hunt’s TS1 system. The TS1 GE kV2c endpoint reads the registers in the meter directly and transmits kWh and kW data to an installed TS1 power line carrier system. The endpoint can access more than 70 data values, including basic billing data, voltages and currents, reactive power, time of use and a variety of power quality values. All compatible meter forms are supported with 120V, 240V and 480V services. The TS1 system allows a utility to take advantage of Hunt’s power line carrier communication features without having to invest in additional infrastructure. Because the TS1 GE kV2c endpoint is designed to fully support the basic meter, plus the K-, T-, and E-soft switches, it can access a wide variety of information useful to the operations and customer service departments within a utility.
Hunt Technologies
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Rugged Computers
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Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has introduced two new rugged Panasonic Toughbook computers: The CF-19 convertible tablet PC, and the flagship CF-30 clamshell notebook. Building on the success of the CF-18 tablet and CF-29 notebook, these new Toughbooks come equipped with Intel Core Duo processors, additional security features, and optional embedded access to next-generation wireless data networks from all major cellular wireless carriers. In addition, these MIL-SPEC-certified notebooks incorporate daylight-readable screens and rugged features, such as magnesium alloy cases, sealed keyboards and ports, flexible internal connectors and shock-mounting. The new CF-19 and CF-30 Toughbook computers also feature backward compatibility with existing vehicle mount solutions for previous generation Toughbooks (the CF-18 and CF-29).
Panasonic Computer Solutions
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Transformer Monitoring System
GE Energy has developed a new transformer monitoring system with more processing power, memory and diagnostic features than was available in products from previous generations. The new Intellix MO150 system monitors medium to large oil-insulated transformers used in T&D substations, power generation plants and large industries. It also monitors and performs real-time on-line transformer diagnostics for early detection of potential transformer problems. In addition to the new state-of-the-art transformer algorithm models to monitor transformer’s behavior, the Intellix MO150 system includes a universal switching power supply, 10 years of memory storage, cooling control (based on transformer load, oil and winding temperature) and local display.
GE Energy
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Integrated RTU
Joslyn Hi-Voltage introduces the SmartLink 5000 Series, an integrated cellular Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) providing reliable and cost effective two-way communications with Fisher Pierce overhead radio faulted circuit indicators (FCIs). The 5000 RTU can report fault alarms from up to four FCIs (A, B, C phase & tap) using local RF signal. Status, alarms and other event notifications can be integrated into SCADA systems as well as sent to customer designated personnel via email, pager or text message. Having precise fault information reduces outage duration, improves system reliability, and lowers operation costs.
Joslyn Hi-Voltage
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Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution Inc. introduces the next generation of its SDV family of outdoor vacuum circuit breakers. Designated the SDV6, with voltage ratings of 15.5 kV, 27.6 kV and 38 kV, it will replace both the SDV4A and SDV5 circuit breakers. With the new SPS2-550 EHV power circuit breaker, SPT&D can offer the full range of outdoor circuit breakers from 15 kV through 500 kV. The SDV6 utilizes the proven 3AH3, German designed and manufactured, operator used in eight circuit breaker and switchgear products around the world. The 3AH3 operator enables the SDV6 to provide significantly higher performance including faster interrupting times and higher interrupting currents.
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution
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Insulator Coating
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Sylgard HVIC+, Dow Corning’s newest one-part silicone high voltage insulator coating (HVIC) for electrical system maintenance, provides long-term water repellency to protect against power distribution interruptions due to arcing and flashover from salt spray, industrial pollutants and desert sand. Sylgard HVIC+ offers long-term water repellency/hydrophobicity, which prevents contaminants on the surface of the insulators from becoming wet and producing a conductive layer, which contributes to an increase in leakage currents, dryband arcing, and ultimately flashover. The coating can be used in line and station insulators, bushings, instrument transformers and for surface resistance on bucket truck booms. It is also useful on glass, porcelain and composite insulators where improved surface dielectric properties are needed. It is particularly well-suited for applications requiring arc resistance, such as barrier boards used in switchgear and in large motors.
Dow Corning
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SCADA Security
Tenable Network Security Inc., a developer of security management solutions and creator of the award-winning Nessus 3 vulnerability scanner, announced the immediate general availability of a set of Nessus 3 plugins for detection of vulnerabilities common to SCADA networks. The SCADA plugins are available for download by Tenable Direct Feed subscribers and Tenable Security Center customers. The addition of SCADA plugins for Nessus will benefit organizations worldwide that are facing increased scrutiny and legislation for protection of critical infrastructure networks. The SCADA plugins were developed through a partnership with Digital Bond Inc., a security consulting and research practice with special expertise in SCADA systems.
Tenable Network Security
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Forecasting Tool
Itron Inc. has released MetrixLT 4.0, the latest version of the company’s modern and powerful hourly electric forecasting tool. MetrixLT 4.0 offers five new modeling features that can be used to develop long-term hourly and sub-hourly load forecasts. The tool supports utility generation, transmission and distribution planning and allows users to generate load shape forecasts for the current year or for 50 years from now. First released in 2002, Itron MetrixLT is used by 25 utilities and energy companies worldwide. MetrixLT allows forecasters to calibrate load shape profiles or day-type load shapes to annual or monthly energy forecasts. MetrixLT’s advanced graphical capabilities allow users to view load shapes by class of service and end use, identify data points, and drill into their data.
Itron
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