Optimum Distribution Network operation
The Network Manager DMS applications provide advanced decision support capabilities that lead to a safe and reliable operation of the distribution network. They provide a user-friendly environment and the needed functionality to enhance the management of medium and low voltage distribution networks. Powerful operation, planning and engineering features facilitate safe and efficient day-to-day operation and improve long-term flexibility and profitability.
The integration of the DMS applications with SCADA can also provide an extensive set of enhanced functions by means of integration with Automatic Meter Reading / Management systems (AMR or AMM). Such full scale metering systems are already in place at many utilities, and more are currently under implementation in many areas of the world. This integration and combined functionality make it possible to even further boost productivity and reduce operational costs, and maybe even more importantly, it gives the utilities tools and new possibilities for increased customer service and higher satisfaction.
The DMS Applications are modular and can be added as the user’s needs grow. They include three categories of functions:
Distribution Network Analysis applications for unbalanced networks:
- State Estimator (Load Calibration)
- Load flow calculation
- Short circuit calculation
- Fault location, isolation and system restoration
- Automatic switching plan generation
- Voltage and VAr control
- Real-time simulation mode
- Tracing and dynamic line coloring
Work Management
- Tagging and clearances
- Insertion of temporary jumpers
- Insertion of temporary generators
- Insertion of temporary line cuts
- Insertion of temporary grounding switches
- Creation of work orders with reversal (back out) function
- Service diary
Outage Management
- Trouble call and outage analysis
- Outage notification via paging and e-mails
- Crew scheduling and management
- Outage reporting and statistics (SAIDI, SAIFI etc.)
Enterprise Integration, Network Manager DMS interfaces to key IT systems such as:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Customer Information Systems
- Interactive Voice Response Systems
- Work Management Systems
- Mobile Data Systems
- Global Positioning Systems
- Automatic Meter Integration Systems
- Third-party SCADA Systems