Smart grid should be considered as utility providers rebuild after disasters

What's worse, the technology that would streamline utility operations is available, but many providers have not been able to upgrade to the smart grid.

The National Electronics Manufacturers Association is trying to change that. The organization recently advised that utility providers needing to rebuild after a disaster would do well to use the opportunity to invest in smart grid solutions to enable long-term maintenance and cost improvements.

Easing smart grid adoption
Terminal server systems are integral to helping utility providers install smart grid solutions as easily as possible. Serial to Ethernet terminal servers are necessary to supporting smart grid innovation because they allow cost-effective Ethernet network solutions to function in conjunction with the serial-specific technologies that are essential in most utility grids.

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.