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 From Transmission & Distribution World | A Penton Media Publication |  June 16, 2009 Vol. 4, No. 12 
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Table Of Contents
Oncor Places Large Concentration of Smart Grid Voltage Compensation Equipment into Service
ABB and Sensus Demonstrate Integrated Smart Grid System for Power Distribution
Clamp-on Meter Measures 4 to 20mA Process Signals
Omicron Releases IEDScout Version 2.0
Valence Technology Signs MOU with S&C Electric to Develop Grid-Connected Energy Storage Systems
Gamber-Johnson Announces 2 Docking Cradles for Dell Computers
Megger OffersTTR320 as Part of 3-Phase TTR Range
Process Controllers Provide DCS Functionality
S.D. Myers Launches Transformer Maintenance Curriculum
Eskom Extends Low-Voltage Network
Switching Plans Go Electronic
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Smart Metering for Water Utilities




Top Story

Oncor Places Large Concentration of Smart Grid Voltage Compensation Equipment into Service
Oncor, the largest transmission and distribution business in Texas, has placed into service leading-edge power delivery equipment that will support environmental improvements in the North Texas area, while allowing for the continued reliable operation of the power grid.


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Highlights

ABB and Sensus Demonstrate Integrated Smart Grid System for Power Distribution
ABB has partnered with Sensus to demonstrate a system interface of ABB’s latest Network Manager Distribution Management System (DMS) and COM600 distribution substation controller, with Sensus’ FlexNet and iCon A meter, for advanced Smart Grid applications.

Clamp-on Meter Measures 4 to 20mA Process Signals
AEMC's Multifunction Clamp-on Meter Model CM605 measures 4 to 20mA process signals, as well as the higher currents (up to 100A) associated with general industrial monitoring and troubleshooting.

Omicron Releases IEDScout Version 2.0
IEDScout from Omicron is a universal client to IEC 61850 servers (such as substation IEDs) and a publisher/subscriber for GOOSE messages.

Valence Technology Signs MOU with S&C Electric to Develop Grid-Connected Energy Storage Systems
Valence Technology, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions, and S&C Electric Co. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in which the two companies agree to work together to develop and evaluate products for stationary grid-connected electrical energy storage systems.


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Products

Gamber-Johnson Announces 2 Docking Cradles for Dell Computers
Gamber-Johnson has announced two new docking cradles for the Dell E6400/E6400ATG (Item No. 7160-0201) and the Dell E6500 (Item No. 7160-0202) computers.

Megger OffersTTR320 as Part of 3-Phase TTR Range
The same TTR test circuitry from Megger that is in the existing TTR300, TTR310 and TTR330 can be found in the latest model.

Process Controllers Provide DCS Functionality
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of its PAC8000 controllers. Proficy Process Systems with PAC8000 controllers presents customers with a powerful and flexible Distributed Control System (DCS).

S.D. Myers Launches Transformer Maintenance Curriculum
S.D. Myers, Inc. is launching a new, user-friendly online training curriculum, “Principles of Transformer Maintenance.”


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In-Depth

Eskom Extends Low-Voltage Network
An electronic voltage regulator provides an economic solution for some rural electrification situations in South Africa...

Switching Plans Go Electronic
BGE takes distribution switching operations and safety permitting to a state-of-the-art paperless system...



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