Falling costs of communications technology drives smart grid industry

By deploying communications solutions along the grid, rather than solely at the endpoint or even in substations, utilities gain several advantages. Real-time monitoring of the network, flexible demand control and improved relay time of information will all deliver faster, higher-quality service. Improving this flow of information will only build up the potential of the network and deliver on these strengths faster.

The smart grid industry is constantly evolving, but it is up to utilities to invest in the right solutions that will maintain growth, the improvements won't just fall into their laps. Deploying high-quality terminal servers and Ethernet I/O solutions to optimize communications is the best step to take currently to support smart grid growth and enhance future movement of the industry as a whole. Firms need to ensure they are investing wisely yet quickly in order to leverage these solutions when it's most appropriate.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.