Eaton
Electrical Sector
Pittsburgh, PA 15108
tel: (412) 893-3590
markhorner@eaton.com
Date
For Release
Contact
February 4, 2015
Immediately
Mark Horner, (412) 893-3590
Eaton Services and Solutions Help Utility Customers Modernize Distributed
Automation Systems to Support Reliable, Secure Power
Programs will be showcased during the DistribuTECH 2015 Conference and
Exhibition, Booth #2313 from February 3 through 5
PITTSBURGH … Power management company Eaton is showcasing its expertise in helping
utility customers modernize communications infrastructure to enhance system reliability, grid
security, and productivity. With world-class expertise and manufacturing capabilities, Eaton is
delivering turnkey distribution automation solutions that can incorporate legacy and new
equipment to provide a highly cost-effective approach to electrical grid automation. Eaton will
showcase these services and supporting technology at the DistribuTECH Conference and
Exhibition in San Diego from Feb. 3-5, in Eaton booth #2313.
“Through our customized approach, Eaton is delivering the next generation of distribution and
substation automation solutions to help utility customers meet the requirements of our
evolving electrical system,” said John Gadbury, utility segment manager, Electrical
Engineering Services and Systems Division, Eaton. “Eaton’s turnkey solutions incorporate
our Cooper Power series technologies, which are deployed in thousands of utilities around
the world to provide secure grid monitoring and control, enabling rapid and intelligent
response to changing grid conditions.”
With a global network of expert professionals, Eaton is working with utility customers to
update distributed automation systems and upgrade aging remote terminal units (RTUs).
Eaton’s turnkey approach does not require wholesale equipment replacement; instead, the
Eaton solution provides an upgrade path for utilities to advance modernization projects to
meet evolving requirements. Further, the Eaton solution can integrate into existing
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supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distribution management systems to
provide centralized and unified management.
Eaton’s Cooper Power series solutions, including SMPTM gateway technology, provide all the
communication and automation functions of the advanced RTU. The Eaton solution provides
a secure, single-point of access to substation data and is designed to support interoperability
and interconnectivity of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). The solution also includes
integrated security features to help utilities comply with North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
Eaton has one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system engineers and
automation experts in the industry. Eaton's Electrical Services and Systems team offers a
comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of a power system’s life cycle,
whether design, build or support. To learn more about Eaton’s comprehensive portfolio of
solutions and services for electrical transmission and distribution applications,
visit www.eaton.com/utility.
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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