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Nov 19, 2024

Deep Dive: Circuit Breaker Timing

Once connected to the breaker’s control circuit, the Optimizer3 Circuit Breaker Monitor will take timing measurements each time the breaker operates. The availability and fidelity of these timing measurements enable utilities to defer or eliminate off-line testing.

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Aug 29, 2022

Trending: Battery Monitoring Systems

Utilities are turning to battery monitoring systems to help mitigate maintenance costs, achieve NERC compliance, and improve the reliability of their critical back-up power systems. With remote access to back-up battery system state-of-health information, utilities can proactively maintain the stationary power systems providing standby power for their critical utility infrastructure without...

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Jul 21, 2022

Trending: Next Gen Battery Testing

For technicians tasked with conducting manual compliance testing on DC power plant batteries, having the right tool for the job is key. Testing has to be fast, reliable, and most importantly safe. Outfitted with the latest in handheld battery testing technology, maintenance teams are executing more efficient testing programs and delivering both time and money savings.

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May 19, 2022

Trending: Combating Supply Chain Issues With Remote Monitoring

In addition to all the new developments surrounding industry regulations, lead times have extended beyond imagination and the prices of critical assets have skyrocketed. In response, more and more utilities have realized the hard-dollar savings achieved by extending the useful lives of transformers, circuit breakers, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) on a global scale.

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May 18, 2022

Deep Dive: Retrofitting Transformers For Remote Monitoring

The Load Tap Changers (LTCs) inside transformers provide the critical task of allowing the output voltage to be adjusted up or down, depending upon the demand for power. Utilities armed with the position information of these LTCs are empowered with data to run their transformers as efficiently as possible. Installing INCON® LTC Position Monitoring in an existing transformer is easy regardless of...

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May 17, 2022

Deep Dive: Top 5 Transformer Predictive Maintenance Capabilities

The INCON® 1250-LTC Programmable Load Tap Changer (LTC) Position Monitor relays critical position information between a distribution transformer LTC and the LTC controller, enabling utilities to run their transformers as efficiently as possible. With over 40 years of proven service in over 33,000 utility transformers around the globe, the 1250-LTC does so much more than just monitor tap position...

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