Eaton
2300 Badger Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
tel: 262-691-8227
ConnieASmith@eaton.com
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April 16, 2014
Immediately
Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Eaton Expands Control Functionality to Offer Wider Recloser Range for HighSpeed Communications in Source Transfers
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton today announced the
functionality expansion of its Automatic Source Transfer (AST) Form 6 controls from its
Cooper Power Systems business. The AST Form 6 controls now offer compatibility with a
wider range of reclosers to operate on the system, including the NOVA™ TS and NOVA STS
triple-single products, and are ideal for critical applications.
“Knowing that the needs of our customers are constantly changing, we’ve expanded the
functionality of our AST Form 6 to offer an even greater range of compatibility when setting
up a system,” said Dan Landreman, senior program manager, Eaton’s Cooper Power
Systems Division. “In doing so, we’re providing utilities with the tools they need to seamlessly
switch critical customers between sources with minimal service disruption.”
Critical applications, such as hospitals, industrial parks, commercial districts, factories and
other utility critical feeders can benefit from these AST reclosers and controls to greatly
enhance reliability. The Form 6 controls on the system maintain continuous communication
through the PeerComm™ protocol, commanding the reclosers to open and close
automatically if the voltage falls below a preset limit. The AST system is designed so that
minimal setup is required, helping make installation quick and commissioning painless.
In addition to the autonomous control aspects of the AST system, the product also includes
commission and diagnostic tools such as the voltage simulator. This feature allows
technicians to test the system performance in the field and help ensure the proper operation
before it is required for actual duty. These diagnostic tools are accessible using the same
ProView™ software that is used to configure the Form 6 control.
For more information on Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems business and its entire portfolio of
electrical power solutions, visit www.cooperpower.com.
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division provides a range of power delivery and reliability,
automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to
increase efficiency and smart operations. The Power Systems business serves customers in
the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector 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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