What is “intelligent monitoring”, and how does it optimize energy delivery?

Mike Cannon, manager of our substation systems group (30+ years in the substation facilities business), likes to compare intelligent monitoring to a “factory-floor process system” for energy delivery. Our clients compare it to a “virtual visit” to the substation.

Intelligent monitoring means that data points are monitored and processed locally in our Substation Advisor® subsystem, which filters the data through several predictive maintenance algorithms, alerting designated personnel by e-mail and/or page whenever problems or impending failures are predicted. Intelligent Substation Monitoring is an integral component of our optimization platform.

Digital Data Gateway
Because the data comes from any connected digital substation equipment (most protocols are supported), as well as traditional I/O and equipment sensors we have developed, a comprehensive real-time picture of the substation is developed and recorded. Easy, read-only access via a web-browser, from anywhere in the country is possible, including from your engineering staff or firm. Limits are easily adjustable via the web interface.

Integrate to Other Optimizing Applications
Interface to Remote Power Factor Control application for real-time control of capacitors. Integrate our Direct Demand Response Server to dispatch instant, targeted load reductions to protect an overloaded transformer when cooling fans fail. Build an asset utilization platform that could take gentle care of an overloaded line, alert you to a slow breaker, uncover a malfunctioning LTC, and much more.

ASP Option
Implement substation monitoring on just those subs that represent a cost-effective application by using our Esubstation™ ASP service. This setup requires a Substation Advisor® in the sub and a broadband connection to the Internet. We deliver the entire package!

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Substation Advisor® Information System Features		Utility Benefits
Data Gateway located in the substation Filters data through CannonTech predictive maintenance algorithms Interfaces to digital equipment via multiple protocols, multiple ports Optional transducerless I/O or retrofit digital transducers Proven, hardened platform Multi-ported with upstream protocol support for most SCADA/EMS systems including DNP 3.0 and legacy protocols Can also serve as SCADA RTU Include downline RTUs where needed Broadband connection from substation to utility-owned IP Internet Node Can be Wan or Internet Supports remote video monitoring Alerts via e-mail or page User defined parameters Configurable over the web Optional Esubstation™ web-server application for fast implementation, low initial investment Flexibility		Extend life of heavily loaded substation transformers, line segments Defer capital improvements Reduce loss of thermal life Integrate Demand Response, targeted to specific sub or component Reduce costs Inspection Insurance Revenue losses Overtime Repairs Spread expertise among more subs Improve Power Factor Interface to existing SCADA/EMS Other benefits Improved environmental safety Enhanced personal safety Optimize design and operational practices Improved planning for scheduled outages Backup for EMS system Spread expertise among more subs Improve Power Factor Interface to existing SCADA/EMS

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