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Modular SCADA Remote Terminal Unit
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Powercat is an industrial modular RTU designed specifically for Electrical Distribution and Telemetry applications. Powercat flexibly fits into existing SCADA systems with ease, collecting and concentrating data from
Energy meters, Protection relays, Transformer relays, PLCs, PSUs and discrete I/O to return it to the SCADA Master or for internal program control.

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  • High I/O isolation
  • Multiple protocol support
    DNP3 Master and Slave, Modbus, DFI, Conitel and others
  • PLC functionality
  • GPS Time Synchronisation for RTU &
    protection relays onsite
  • Local HMI/Config tools
  • Ethernet interface TPC/IP
  • Load Management System modules

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What’s New
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Powercat is an update to our Powerlink RTU product with a new Architecture, faster M32c processor, Flash RAM and additional interfaces for Time Syncing and IP communications as standard.

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  Communications Controller Module
The hub of the system, the Comms Controller combines the functions of two of our earlier products, the communications controller and serial module into a single module. Four slots in the rear of the module allow users to fit interfaces for
  • modems for radio or line comms for HDLC or Conitel
  • Isolated RS-232/RS-485 serial card for Asynch protocols DNP3, Modbus, DF-1

In addition each module is fitted with

  • IRIG-B Time Sync input
  • Security Inputs (Tamper and Inhibit), Alarm Relay Output
  • Config port for a Local Aspex HMI/Display or Local Master RTU setup
  • Intermodule bus port to communicate with other I/O modules
 
 

Digital Input Module
40 paired isolated inputs for status monitoring. Debounce and Inversion are software selectable. LED display of each input status.

 
 
Digital Output Module
40 paired relay outputs to connect with external equipment for Control (i.e. contactors, actuators and relays). Protection against operation during power up/down and defect states.

 
 

Analog Input Module
Connects analog transducers or inputs with 12 bit accuracy. Inputs are independently filtered for rejection of noise and ripple.

 
 

Pulse Input Module
Power and flow meters are connected to the Pulse Input module; output pulses provide calculated consumption and flow information at the Master. These can later be used in pre-formatted reports or spreadsheets.

 
 

Serial I/O Module
Allows the connection of serial IEDs i.e. reclosers, feeder relays, generator relays, transformer VRRs, flow meters, valve actuators, PLCs, VSDs etc without the need to independently wire discrete I/O modules. Uses standard protocols (DNP3.0, Modbus, DF-1) and specialised protocols (Cooper 2179, Harris 6000 and others).

 
 

Injection Controller Module
A specialised module for the control of ripple injection plant for load management purposes. All standard codes catered for incl Enermet Decabit, L&G Semagyr 50, Plessey Rhythmatic, K22, (Pulsadis, Riccontic, Telegyr -Enermet’s IP). Local load levelling can be achieved using RTU logic programming and load metering providing it comes back to Powercat.

 
 

Injection Display Module
A specialised module that displays the status of each injection control load channel and allows local control to shed /restore the channel.

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Powercat Features
Wide range of communications options with the SCADA Master 2W, 4W, Synch Radio, Asynch Data Radio, IP, Fibre Optic.


Modular
Any combination of DI, DO, AI, Serial IO, Time Sync & Load Control modules may be connected to custom build your substation interface.  Modules use a flexible intermodule bus for comms with the Communications Controller.


High Isolation

  • Inputs are isolated in pairs to withstand 2kV/1min or 5kVp BIL
  • Relay Outputs are paired and share a common 
  • Serial ports are isolated to IEC 255-5  
  • Optional RS232 and RS485 Fibre Optic converters

Logic Programming Functionality
Each Powercat RTU can operate as a programmable logic controller with programs either downloaded from the SCADA Master over the communications channel or loaded via the configuration port. 
  • Logic programs for Alarm conditioning, selective data storage, Local Load Management  
  • Preprocess data at the RTU as virtual I/O 
  • Programs can run at the SCADA Master or RTU allowing online program creation and testing
Ethernet Port
  • Connect via IP standard 10/100-Base-T
 

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