Red Lion Controls has worked with distributor Facelco S.A.S. to provide a remote connectivity solution for Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) in Colombia, a leading multi-utility and telco company focusing on power generation, transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, wastewater treatment, aqueducts and telecommunications. The combined Red Lion/Facelco industrial-grade remote connectivity solution provides monitoring and control throughout EPM’s power distribution network, helping to save time and reduce costs.
“The primary
benefit for EPM was implementing a solution that would extend the life of its
existing recloser network. This remote connectivity solution allowed them to
extend the life of existing legacy equipment, which can last 15-20 years, as
well as increase control of the network,” said
Alejandro Arango, engineering director at Facelco. “By working with Red Lion and Facelco, EPM was
able to cost-effectively improve network control, maximize availability and
protect its network investment.”
The remote connectivity solution includes Red
Lion IndustrialPro® cellular routers that deliver wireless DNP-3 connectivity
to RTUs that act as a controller. This deployment enables EPM to remotely
connect and communicate with its power distribution system. In addition,
Facelco network analyzers provide real-time diagnostics that allow EPM to
proactively respond to conditions to ensure system integrity and network uptime.
“With a number of different types of
equipment deployed throughout Colombia, EPM’s power distribution system needed
to be constantly monitored to ensure customers receive continuous,
uninterrupted service,” said Stuart Eaton, vice president of CALA sales for Red
Lion. “The combined Red Lion/Facelco solution not only ensures the network is
running efficiently, it also enables EPM to save time and money by eliminating
expensive truck rolls to remote locations.”
• Red Lion products are marketed in Ireland by Instrument Technology
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