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.