Massachusetts sets smart grid standard with mandatory compliance

In order to meet the new state standards and expedite smart grid solutions, power providers in Massachusetts may need to upgrade their infrastructure beyond new meters, including serial to Ethernet converters and Remote I/O support to enhanced grid management. This focus will drive the most value to customers and help optimize the growth of future initiatives that will help reduce costs for both the provider and residents.

Further smart grid efforts are always a key consideration for current investments, and utility companies should keep their future in mind, whether deploying an entire grid overhaul such as Massachusetts may be requiring or simply updating substation systems. Tackling these efforts with the appropriate hardware, like terminal servers, ready for integration, will provide the improvements needed immediately, as well as the flexibility for future changes.

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.