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Communication Systems Solutions

Through S&C’s century-long history of innovation, not only have we developed deep expertise in the switching and protection technologies needed to direct the flow of electricity, we’ve become a leading provider of advanced communication systems for making the grid smarter. It’s a combination unmatched by other suppliers. This breadth and depth of experience uniquely qualifies us to provide communication systems solutions addressing the diverse requirements of the intelligent electrical power grid.

With our portfolio of advanced mesh network communication devices, controls, and software, S&C’s team of communication experts will partner with you to engineer and design, integrate, deploy, test, and maintain a system that provides the security, speed, and reliability essential to the success of your applications. Utilizing the same field-proven capabilities that have built $100M wind farms, substations, and distribution automation systems, we will deliver a communication systems solution that meets your goals and expectations.

Contact your S&C sales representative to schedule a communication needs analysis today.

S&C’s comprehensive portfolio of communication systems products and services are well suited for a wide range of Smart Grid applications, including:

  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure
  • SCADA
  • Distribution Automation
  • Workforce Mobility
  • Distribution Management Systems
  • Outage Management Systems
  • Energy Management Systems
  • Volt-VAR Management Systems
  • Demand Response
  • Renewable Energy Generation and Storage Management
  • Area Networks (MAN, DAN, WAN, LAN, HAN)
  • Network Security
  • Video Surveillance

 

Communication Devices

S&C’s communication devices provide the reliable, high-throughput, low-latency communication required by many Smart Grid applications.

  • SpeedNet™ Radio
    S&C’s SpeedNet™ Radio makes real-time information and power exchange a reality. Combining secure long-range communication, high-volume data transmission, and flexible mesh networking, SpeedNet Radios vastly improve the performance of private-network utility radio systems.
  • IntelliCom™ WAN Mesh Radio
    Mesh technology offers the bandwidth to extend the reach of existing networks, in both fixed and mobile applications. Unlike cumbersome wired networks, IntelliCom WAN Mesh Radios are rapidly deployed and provide a self-forming, self-healing network architecture with superior throughput and reliability.

Communication Controls and Software

S&C’s communication controls and software provide advanced monitoring and management to optimize network performance, reliability, and security.

  • SpeedLink™ Radio Network Monitoring Software
    The performance of a radio communication network can be negatively impacted by tree growth, building construction, and other factors that can change over time. S&C’s unique SpeedLink software enables real-time monitoring and management of a SpeedNet Radio or other radio network, and informs you of any changes in status . . . before they become performance issues.
  • IntelliCom™ View Pro Network Management Software
    This simple-to-use, web-based user interface lets you configure, monitor, and manage IntelliCom WAN Mesh Radios to optimize network performance and maximize security.
  • IntelliCom™ Mobility Controller
    IntelliCom Mobility Controller works with IntelliCom WAN Mesh Radios and IntelliCom View Pro Network Management Software to deliver high-speed wireless infrastructure mobility and seamless user roaming. Ethernet-enabled devices maintain connectivity while traveling at high speeds across multiple IntelliCom WAN Mesh Radio networks and IP domains.

 

Leveraging our extensive expertise in control and communication systems for electric utilities, S&C can provide a range of consulting services to meet your specific needs, including:

  • System engineering and design. We can specify the appropriate radios, as well as remote terminal units, terminal servers, and networking equipment . . . from the feeder all the way to your corporate network.
  • Installation and commissioning. S&C engineers can install and configure hardware and software, ensuring that your project start-up goes smoothly.
  • Field surveys. S&C can perform topographical analyses, along with site surveys, to verify that your communication network is functioning reliably.
  • Network migration planning. S&C can assist with communication product retrofits and upgrades that provide heightened functionality.