Introduction
Power Distribution Automation is an important part of today’s Smart Grid. Integration and interoperability are essential for grid operational efficiency and system reliability. Smart Grid technologies around the world are helping to reduce power outages & identify the root causes of blackouts and brownouts; improving restoration times and cutting operational costs.
Case Study

System Requirements
- A wide range of operating temperatures built to withstand water & dust ingress while providing increased EMC/EMI protection
- A complete system of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet Network devices
- Fast network recovery linked to device failure and fault isolation
- Cyber Security protection
- Serial connectivity for legacy devices
- Easy network expansion without disconnecting existing network devices
- Integrated network management software for quick and efficient maintenance
Why Kyland
- A complete offering of industrial network solutions including Layer 2 & Layer 3 switches fully integrated with Gateway and FTU options
- DRP with fast recovery times within 20ms for redundancy. VLAN based DRP support to construct multiple redundant networks with variable uplinks
- DHP protocol with f lexible redundant chain schemes for network extension
- Network security features: SSH, SSL, SNMP v3, IEEE802.3x, TACAS+, Radius and ACL
- Ethernet ports and serial ports RS232/RS485, 110VDC & 220VAC power options