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Substation Feeder Control Units
Retrofit your installation into a smart grid and improve grid reliability with cost-effective solutions
The TE Connectivity (TE) Kries IKI-50 substation control unit is tailored for switchgears and underground distribution and transmission lines from 1 to 52 kV. The IKI-50 is an intelligent solution designed to address the increasing challenges of decentralized energy supply as well as rising demands for power availability and quality in distribution networks. Designed for utility and industrial customers, it provides unparalleled transparency over network parameters such as voltage, current and power - onsite or remotely, through a SCADA integration system.
Our IKI-50 not only monitors grid parameters from a distance, but also allows the network owner to interact with a switchgear from a control center. It also allows precise voltage measurement and automatic cross-calibration along the entire secondary substation.
Engineered for durability, the IKI-50 is compliant with IEC and IEEE standards, and its design ensures consistent performance in harsh conditions from -25 °C to +75 °C - enhancing grid transparency and reliability, and also reducing costs.
Customers benefit from increased network transparency and proactive maintenance capabilities, leading to swift fault resolution and reduced operational costs. The IKI-50 helps network owners to ensure a continuous, reliable power supply through detailed, real-time data and robust fault management - elevating the efficiency and reliability of energy distribution networks.
Key Features
Power load monitoring
- Enables fault detection, reducing downtime (SAIDI)
- Remote control and precise voltage measurement
- Maintenance-free
- Partial discharge detection with CAPDIS-S2_55
Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is a substation or feeder control unit?
Answer: This is a device which is used in electrical power distribution networks to monitor, control, and protect feeder lines. It ensures efficient and reliable power delivery by managing the flow of electricity and responding to fault conditions. However, it should be noted that IKI-50 and IKI-55 in particular are not protection relays, so if this is a requirement, then we also offer IKI-30 or IKI-35 as proper solutions to protect distribution transformer substations.
Question: Where should a feeder control unit be installed?
Answer: This type of units should be installed at key points in the distribution network, typically at substations or on feeder lines, to effectively monitor and control the flow of electricity.
Question: Can the IKI-50 detect the direction of a fault?
Answer: If the voltage signal is available, then IKI-50 can detect the direction of a fault. This is a helpful function when searching for faults in loop systems or in the case of missing information about the location of the transformer substations.
Question: What types of communication protocols are supported by IKI-50 and IKI-55?
Answer: IKI-50 supports Modbus-RTU protocols, whereas IKI-55 is able to support Modbus-RTU, MQTT, REST, and IEC 60870-5-104 - allowing seamless integration with various systems.
Question: Can IKI-50 and IKI-55 perform load management?
Answer: Yes, they can both manage and balance loads across the network which prevents overloading and ensures efficient power distribution.
Question: Can IKI-50 and IKI-55 integrate with SCADA systems?
Answer: These devices are designed to integrate with SCADA systems, providing real-time data and control capabilities to central operators.
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