IEEE approves new smart grid standard

In order to continue meeting IEEE and other international standards for quality, utility providers and other firms that can benefit from smart grid technologies need to ensure they are optimizing their deployments with the appropriate serial to Ethernet converters and similar hardware. Having sub par terminal servers will reduce the efficiency of a smart grid, even as other standards are met through various deployments. Bringing the entire grid up to par will be critical for companies looking to minimize latency and bring the benefits of smart grids to wider areas. This will help deliver lower-cost, increased efficiency power to increased populations, which in turn will reduce expenses for providers and the overall drain on the nation's resources.

Smart grid deployments already require extensive assurances that technological and operational minimum standards of quality are met. This new IEEE 1901.2 standard will be an excellent addition that will boost overall deployment capabilities for many firms and ensure quality power delivery to more people across the globe.

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.