Smart grid awareness on the rise

One key part of smart grid deployment that providers should considerofferingconsumers detailed accounts of is the technology that goes into adequate grid infrastructure. When consumers are aware of the benefits that get passed along to them from these solutions, as well as the cost of integrating smart meters, terminal servers, serial to Ethernet converters and the like with current power grids, they may be willing to pay more initially for the inevitable improvements down the line. The right information can boost grid deployments, and also help encourage customers to embrace the ideas that smart grid representsa cleaner, more efficient utilities industry.

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.