Substation automation services

As technology and business have evolved to meet the needs of a sophisticated market place, the generation, transport and delivery of electricity have undergone dramatic changes. Providing power to customers is no longer sufficient; utilities must deliver the commodity safely, reliably and cost-effectively.

Competing in the open market, electric utilities are focusing on optimizing resources to reduce the bottom line. Automation initiatives have emerged to provide greater flexibility in the power delivery process, reduce unplanned outages, and improve asset management control. Expanded automation activities, combined with utility staff reductions have created a greater demand for specialized outsourcing automation services.

With a long standing history of supplying electric utility needs, Schneider Electric, a global solution provider, has created the Utility Applications Team (UAT) to provide unique solutions and experienced manpower to meet the current business challenges of automating the electric power process.

UAT can provide automation services in the following areas:

Engineering

Systems engineering (design, specs & procurement)
Software development
IED configuration & support
Communications Network Design/Integration
Test & commissioning procedures
Pre-packaged Substations

Systems Integration

SCADA/ Substation Automation/ DMS
Program Management/Turnkey Systems
Manufacturing (Systems/Panels/RTUs)
Functional & performance testing
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Field Support

Installation (Systems/IEDs)
Field testing & commissioning (Systems/IEDs)
Maintenance & support (Systems/IEDs)
Training (Systems/IEDs)

Schneider Electric, 4101 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604. Tel: 919-266-8859; Fax: 919-266-8293.