Live-Line Alarm

Baker Equipment's High-Voltage Live-Line Voltage Alarm is a watch-sized device worn on the user's dominant arm. The device has an actuating distance of approximately 59 inches (150 cm). With a sound volume of 65 dB, this device automatically sounds an alarm to warn of the potential for an electric shock accident when an access equipment operator gets close to high-voltage energized parts. The live-line alarm runs on a lithium battery and has a service life of two years.

Baker Equipment, 1716 Summit Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23230 U.S.
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Vacuum Switch

Maysteel introduces a new line of solid dielectric, single-phase vacuum switches that establish new standards for durability and strength. The new Trinetics Ultra Vac Solid Dielectric Vacuum capacitor switch features a sealed cycloaliphatic epoxy interrupter module, making it suitable for applications in harsh conditions. The Ultra Vac switches are available for system applications up to 34.5-kV grounded or 20-kV ungrounded, and can be operated manually via hookstick lever or automatically with Maysteel ProCap microprocessor controls. The enclosed field-proven motor draws 3 A, providing dependable long-life operation and the full-body epoxy construction allows them to withstand the toughest environments, assuring maximum useful life.

Maysteel, N09 W14507 Commerce Dr., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53052 U.S.
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Switchgear

S&C Electric Co.'s System VI switchgear combines the innovations of Vista UDS with the versatility of S&C metal-enclosed switch-gear in a space-saving, multi-action package. System VI presents a new option for applications through 34.5 kV requiring 16-kA symmetrical short-circuit duty. Vista gear includes 600-A load-interrupter switches and fault interrupters sealed in an SF₆-insulated elbow-connected tank. Using air-insulated bushings on one or both sides of the tank, multiple Vista units can be joined together or to metal-enclosed switchgear modules such as air-insulated metering bays.

S&C Electric Co., 6601 North Ridge Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60626-3997 U.S.
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Relay

The SEL-387A relay from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is an economical and feature-rich current differential and overcurrent protection relay for two-winding transformers and other two-port electrical apparatus. The SEL-387A provides owners and operators of two-winding power transformers with advanced monitoring, communications and protection functions previously available only to three-winding or larger customers. The 387A relay includes flexible integration functions that allow it to be applied to larger substation integration and automation projects. Temperature meters provide important operating data, while an intelligent breaker monitor tracks breaker operations so maintenance can be scheduled in a timely fashion.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, 2350 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman, Washington 99163 U.S.
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Corona Camera

The CoroCAM 4+ from Specialized Camera is a bi-spectral (visible and solar-blind high-sensitivity ultraviolet) camera primarily used for electric-utility inspection (during bright sunlight) of high-voltage electrical materials, such as transmission line and substation insulators, substation buswork and switches, electrical switchgear buswork and support insulators and many other outdoor corona inspection applications. The CoroCAM 4+ can be used outdoors during all light level conditions that are present for these applications and could include periodic monitoring for change of high-voltage distribution substations to determine when insulator cleaning is required. The rugged, lightweight, no-assembly-required corona camera is easy to use and can output NTSC video of damaged or defective insulators, frayed cables or broken wires.

Specialized Camera Sales & Services LLC, N4068 Co Rd ZZ, Montello, Wisconsin 53949 U.S.
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Pole-Top Capacitor Switch

Joslyn Hi-Voltage's VerSaVac II LE capacitor switch has been improved to require 20% less operating voltage than previous models. This maintenance-free switch has a long-life solenoid operating mechanism that provides 100,000 operations (50,000 open/close) and operates as low as 80 Vac. No oil or gas is used for interruption or insulation, eliminating costly maintenance. The VerSaVac II LE can be used to replace existing oil switches or used with new capacitor banks. The switch is compatible with existing power supply and wiring.

Joslyn Hi-Voltage, 4000 E. 116^th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44105-4398 U.S.
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Animal Cover

The Energy Division of Tyco Electronics Inc. launched the Bushing Connection Animal Cover (BCAC). This new cover provides the same reliable outage protection as other Tyco Electronics' Raychem insulating covers. The BCAC design uses a patented scissor action that allows for live installations on bushing skirts. This translates the force on contact with the bushing core to a rotating action that closes the cover around the bushing. The cover incorporates a gripper attachment that allows installation from a pole or bucket.

Tyco Electronics Inc., 101 S. 38^th St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111-2289 U.S.
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Bypass Switches

Hubbell Power Systems introduces a new line of bypass switches. Primarily for bypassing and disconnecting reclosers, the switches permit periodic maintenance of the reclosers without interrupting service. For distribution reclosers, the 14.4-kV, 25-kV and 34.5-kV Type BP3 three-way switch is available with either a back-strap mounting or a pole-mounting bracket. For substation reclosers, the 15-kV and 27-kV Type BPF fused switches feature either 100 A or 200 A fuse holders as used in Chance Type C cutouts. Both types of switches are offered with options for right or left opening/fusing, terminal hardware and connectors.

Hubbell Power Systems, 210 North Allen, Centralia, Missouri 65240 U.S.
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Benefits Realization Consulting

SchlumbergerSema's new benefits realization consulting helps its energy and utility clients measure and maximize the business value of their information technology (IT) investments. The benefits realization offering is a comprehensive and integrated approach that focuses on realizing business value, combining elements of a cost-benefit/financial analysis, performance metrics and bench-marking, organizational change management and process modeling. Benefits realization supplements the technical aspects of an implementation with the business side of the equation to ensure that potential benefits come to fruition.

SchlumbergerSema, 153 53^rd St., 57^th Floor, New York, New York 10022 U.S.
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Transformer Cooling Fan

The CFMaster transformer cooling fan from California Turbo Inc. provides original equipment manufacturers and end users a maintenance-free fan. The standard 304SS guard has a new motor designed for maintenance-free operation as well as a true airfoil propeller. The CFMaster includes the following features: an OSHA-compliant, heavy-duty stainless steel (SS304) guard as standard; a motor that features a true C-face mounting and a wide range of horsepower in stock; motors that are single- and three-phase; a propeller that is die-cast aluminum rather than sand-cast and more.

California Turbo Inc., 4205 Brickell St., Ontario, California 91761-1512 U.S.
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Recording Meters

The DATApro series of recording meters by Dent Instruments can monitor, store and analyze data from a variety of common sensors. DATApro models are available to meet numerous measuring needs and can record virtually any utility — gas, water, electric, steam, HVAC, compressed air, solid or liquid waste. Utility consumption can be correlated with inside or outside temperature, and data from manufacturing processes or environmental changes can be measured and recorded. DATApro accepts pulses and inputs such as 4 MA to 20 MA, 0 Vdc to 10 Vdc, temperature or ac current.

Dent Instruments, 64 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, Oregon 97701-2906 U.S.
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Isolator

Positron has added the OP-T-Span (Opti-Line Isolator) fiber-optic protection product line to its family of protection products. The Opti-Line Isolator provides fiber-optic isolation by removing the pathways between the customer equipment and the telephone network by using a non-conductive material, single-mode fiber. The Opti-Line Isolator system can transport up to five individual DS1s and two POTS lines per system. Positron's Opti-Line Isolator meets the needs of all cell/PCS sites, as well as the bandwidth needs for most power substations and power-generation locations.

Positron Industries Inc., 5101 Buchan St., Montreal, Quebec H4P 2R9 Canada
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Network Power Protection

MGE UPS Systems introduces its new Pulsar Evolution UPS family. The Evolution is a solution for protecting rack-optimized servers, storage systems and Internet-working equipment against damaging and costly power disruptions. At 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) high, MGE's slim design is the smallest 800 VA and 1100 VA UPS. The ultra-thin format was formerly only available up to 500 VA. The new ultra-dense rackmount and desktop units are available in three power ratings: 500 VA, 800 VA and 1100 VA. The Evolution has enough battery power to keep a hub, switch and router up for 45 minutes or a Windows 200/NT server running for up to 25 minutes.

MGE UPS Systems, 140 Avenue Jean Kuntzmann, ZIRST Montbonnot, 38 334 Saint Ismier, France
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Digital Electricity Meter

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) announced that Invensys Metering Systems based its new digital electricity meter, the iCon Meter, on ADI's field-proven energy measurement IC. The ADE7759 provides Invensys with a solid energy measurement technology that optimizes the iCon Meter's capabilities to include “smart” functions in demand by utilities, including integrated electric/gas/water meter reading and remote data collection. The iCon Meter boasts easy connectivity to facilitate automatic meter reading and access to networked utility data. Additional features include endpoint device monitoring, network connectivity and Internet access to energy consumption data.

Analog Devices Inc., 804 Woburn St., Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887 U.S.
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Online Service

Electri-Flex Co.'s Web site now features an online applications guide that allows site visitors to determine the appropriate electrical flexible conduit for their particular needs. The guide, found at www.electriflex.com, enables visitors to determine the appropriate conduit by selecting application type, plastic type, flexibility, approval listing and temperature range. The online database then generates a matrix of conduit options, based on these parameters. Electri-Flex's Liquatite product line includes more than 30 types of liquid-tight electrical conduit.

Electri-Flex, 222 W. Central Ave., Roselle, Illinois 60172 U.S.
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Wireless Radio Module

Adcon Telemetry announces its wireless B900ss-500 product. The radio module is applicable for integration into a diverse number of industries including meter reading. The B900ss-500 radio module is FCC certified and has the following features: output power of 500 MW; microcontroller with 16 K flash programmable memory, 40 Kbps RF rate, range of 3.3 km (2 miles) with standard antenna; 8-channel A/D converter with 12-bit resolution; 900 MHz FHSS; RS-232 or TTL (3.6 V) interface; and current consumption of less than 15 MA in sleep mode.

Adcon Telemetry AG, Inkustrasse 24, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria
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Contactor

The DURALOAD heavy-duty contactor for group lighting applications provides a meter-based, socket-mounting feature in its standard two-pole, 100 A per-pole control. The NEMA 3R rugged, lightweight meter-based enclosure sets a new standard for ease of installation and serviceability, while providing a true field isolation disconnect means. Access below the front control panel allows easy field measurement of load current and voltage and field resectable circuit breakers for the lighting load and electronic control circuits minimize potential downtime.

Fisher Pierce, 90 Libbey Parkway, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189 U.S.
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Power Distribution Stringer

Duraline introduces its durable, reusable NEMA Power Distribution Stringer (4B5-20). With many safety features and rugged construction, NEMA Power Distribution Stringers are ideal for arenas, stadiums and many other locations. The Stringers are designed to be reused from site to site and, therefore, are a cost-effective, long-term solution. The stringers feature solid Hypalon rubber molded construction with no voids or air gaps. The assembly block is integrally molded to a heavy-duty SOW-A cable for long-lasting performance. The stringers are available in three- to five-block configurations and in either single-phase, 3-wire or three-phase, 5-wire configuration. All units are equipped with the appropriate 30-A locking connectors factory installed on cable ends.

Duraline, 75 Hoffman Lane, Islandia, New York 11749 U.S.
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Fleet Management System

Minorplant Systems USA's Vehicle Management Information (VMI) system helps electrical companies and contractors better manage their vehicles. With a VMI, a data collection unit (DCU) is placed in the vehicle and relays vital information to a base station (control and command center) at the owner's workplace. By using global positioning system (GPS), VMI can monitor a vehicle's speed (measuring fuel efficiency), stops and starts (unauthorized or excessive driver breaks), and adherence to a predetermined route (authorized use of the vehicle). All of these features and more are captured on reports generated daily or as often as users would like.

Minorplanet Systems USA, 1155 Kas Dr., Richardson, Texas 75081 U.S.
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Remote-Monitoring System

Narda Safety Test Solutions introduces the first system to provide continuous remote monitoring of electrical and magnetic field strength at a single site or multiple sites in almost any location. The new Narda Area Monitor System 2600 employs a small self-powered outdoor instrument station that measures ambient E- or H-field levels, and then stores and transmits measurement data to a remote PC. The station's alarm circuitry can trigger immediate wireless notification to a PC or multiple pagers if field measurements exceed preset conditions or if the system is not operating properly. The System 2600 remote monitor can be equipped with one of nine different isotropic probes and it provides PC software for downloading and analyzing data and for remote programming of the monitoring station's alarm levels, transmission intervals and other controls.

Narda Safety Test Solutions, 435 Moreland Ave., Hauppauge, New York 11788 U.S.
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Containment System

The Barrier Pac is a build-it-yourself modular-design secondary containment system from Andax Environmental Corp. To install the Barrier Pac, users simply peel and stick. Its preformed corners and straight sections allow easy and convenient installation. This flexible containment solution adapts to common irregularities in concrete, and its chemical-resistant barrier adheres to concrete or similar substrates by cohesive bonding. The Barrier Pac offers a customizable format, a high-visibility color scheme, a synthetic polymer bond, rigid sidewall supports and acid resistance.

Andax Environmental Corp., 613 W. Palmer, Saint Mary's, Kansas 66536 U.S.
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Power-Quality Meter

Siemens Energy & Automation announces its 9600 Meter, a three-phase power-quality meter, Web server, analyzer and controller. The 9600 comes pre-configured to provide compliance reporting, 256 samples per cycle waveform recording, system reliability displayed as number of nines, 65 Msec transient detection, sag/swell analysis, 4 MB or 8 MB data logging and harmonics to the 128^th, all displayable on its large one-quarter VGA screen. With Web server technology, the 9600 Meter can access and log real-time power data and distribute reports and alarms over the Internet and through e-mail. Communication capabilities include Ethernet 10Base-T or 10Base-FL, which supports Modbus/TCP, RS-232/RS-485 Port and internal modem with baud rate up to 33.6 kbps.

Siemens Energy & Automation Information Services, 100 Technology Dr., Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 U.S.
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Remote Viewing Software

Eurotherm's new version of its Bridge 5000 remote-viewing software package, Full Bridge, enables remote workstations to access and control any of its 5000 Series data recorders over unlimited distances. This latest version provides a powerful user-friendly interface via direct connection, Ethernet link, local area network or the Internet. It enables full remote operation, historical data review and even remote configuration of instruments. Bridge 5000 also allows remote users to view live data. Information is presented in a variety of formats, and password protection ensures only authorized clients may connect to the instrumentation. The software uses Java-compatible technology and is capable of running a TCP/IP connection protocol on multiple platforms, and more than one recorder may be viewed from a single workstation by running multiple instances of the Bridge's software. The new release comes with several powerful options, including Batch Operation, which allows the remote user to perform all batch control and logging operations; User Screens, which allows remote creation, display and modification of custom screens; and File Explorer, which allows instrument files to be viewed and manipulated remotely.

Eurotherm Chessell, 741-F Miller Dr., Leesburg, Virginia 20175 U.S.
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T&D Software

ALSTOM releases its software product, e-terracommit, to solve large resource-commitment problems associated with large-scale regional transmission organizations (RTOs), paving the way for a standard market design. The e-terracommit product provides forward scheduling of generation resources. The latest version of e-terracommit has demonstrated its ability to successfully handle a system design containing 3150 generating units, 355,000 MW of capacity and a study peak demand of 300,000 MW.

ALSTOM Transmission & Distribution, 2 quai Michelet, 92309 Levallois Perret Cedex France
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Software Solution

Excelergy Corp.'s newest software product, Excelergy Trader Back Office, is designed to automate back-office business processes for traders and generators participating in physical energy markets around the world. Excelergy Trader Back Office is a highly scalable platform that automates the scheduling, settlement and collaborative communications necessary to facilitate trading in high-volume, real-time physical energy markets. Trader Back Office's automation of scheduling, settlement and communications processes eliminates mistakes and inefficiencies associated with manual spreadsheet-based management of trading deals.

Excelergy Corp., 181 Spring St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02412 U.S.
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Meter Base

Meter Devices Co. introduced a 100-Ampere Round Meter Base. This new single-position ring-type unit is designed for use in streetlights, traffic signal controls, billboard lighting, construction temporary services, capacitor control and electrical services, as well as for other applications throughout the United States and internationally. The Meter Base is equipped with four terminals and carbon steel connectors. The unit is made of die-cast aluminum with a gray cathodic epoxy enamel electrocoat finish. The units can be pole- or surface-mounted and are NEMA 3R.

Meter Devices Co., 3359 Bruening Ave. SW, P.O. Box 6382, Station B, Canton, Ohio 44706 U.S.
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Digital Multiplexer

RFL Electronics Inc. has expanded its family of digital multiplexer products by introducing the IMUX 4000, a new SONET/SDH solution specifically designed for use in varied environments. The IMUX 4000 is comprised of the Marconi MAS OC-3/12/48 (STMI/4/16) SONET/SDH multiplexer and the RFL isolation and protection system. RFL will combine the SONET/SDH transport capability of the Marconi MAS with the RFL-designed isolation and protection system to allow the product to be used in harsh environments, such as high-voltage electrical substations or roadside equipment sheds.

RFL Electronics Inc., 353 Powerville Rd., Boonton Township., New Jersey 07005 U.S.
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Field Data Collector

A portable, practical and proven solution for capturing GPS location and item attribute data in the field, LinksPoint's Field Data Collector provides GPS positioning, item identification through bar code scanning, and a simple-but-powerful data-collection user interface in one tightly integrated solution. LinksPoint's Field Data Collector package is built around three key components: Field Data Collector Software Suite, which includes a server platform offering desktop menu configuration and data management; GlobalPoint GPS Receiver, which features Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and the TricklePower mode that reduces power consumption; and Ruggedized Handheld Data Terminal, mobile data terminals from Symbol offering superior computing performance, bar code scanning and the ruggedness to withstand hard field use.

LinksPoint, One Selleck St., Suite 330, Norwalk, Connecticut 06855 U.S.
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Automated-Mapping Software

JCMB Technology 's Adele Version 2.7 automated-mapping software provides features that enhance usability and increase the accuracy of maintaining a network connectivity model. Version 2.7 features two point-of-service plug-ins, embedded network diagram, improved graphic support, increased maintenance and conversion efficiency and improved file-exporting capabilities. Adele was developed to assist utilities in effectively establishing and maintaining the connectivity of their distribution networks.

JCMB Technology Head Office, 7575 Transcanada Hwy, Suite 106, St. Laurent, Québec H4T-1V6 Canada
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