QEI

SCADA Remote Gateways & RTUs Substation & Feeder Automation Capacitor Control

QEI is a leading SCADA system and

substation automation equipment supplier with a long history of innovation and technical leadership in electric network monitoring and control applications. Founded in 1960 as Quindar Electronics Incorporated (QEI), the company was an early adopter of solid state technology for industrial applications with the introduction of the first transistorized voice frequency (audio tone) telemetry products for electric network monitoring and control applications. QEI rapidly became the leading supplier of such products to the electric utility and the transit industry. QEI has continually maintained cutting edge technology in its products. TDMS-PLUS features an easy to use graphical user interface

• Electric T&D Utilities

• Renewable Energy

• Transit Systems

• Public Power

• Steam Distribution

• Water/ Wastewater

• Government

• Industrial

• OEM

(GUI) and interoperability with external programs such as GIS, trouble-call systems and engineering analysis. A recent cutting-edge advancement, Open Database Connectivity (ODA) provides data and control connectivity through a broad spectrum of commercial, off -the-shelf (COTS) applications. TDMS-PLUS features easy to use tools for connection with established corporate LANs and WANs. TDMS-PLUS is an advanced technology combining database, connectivity, and graphical user interface capabilities while featuring field-proven system redundancy, serviceability, reliability, maintainability, expandability and a long life span of service.

MARKETS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)

• Remote Terminal Units

• Substation Communication Gateways

• Substation Data Concentrators

• Feeder Automation RTUs

• Stand-alone or SCADA Directed Capacitor Controllers

• System Integration Engineering and Services

• Continuing Maintenance Agreements and Renewable Warranty

• Training and System Upgrade Services

Industry Leadership

Total Distribution Management System (TDMS)

• Secure Client-Server Architecture . There has never been a second lost to a computer worm or virus on a QEI SCADA Server

• All Editing and Dispatch done from convenient, existing, Windows® PCs

• Redundant servers may be located in the same rack or across the state

• The system can communicate with RTUs, substation gateways or with IEDs directly

• Full, secure, access to SCADA system capabilities, wherever you extend your network

• System maintenance agreements and renewable warranties are available for all components

• Complete turn-key supply is available, to include installation, database and display preparation

• Translation of other vendor SCADA databases is available

TDMS-PLUS (Total Distribution Management System), provides secure monitoring and control of electric, water, and gas distribution systems. Built on the highly reliable HP OpenVMS platform and Microsoft ™ Windows operator consoles, TDMS-PLUS provides easy access to SCADA data using MS Office tools and standard relational databases within a secure configuration.

SCADA and Distribution Automation

QEI has a Full Offering of Remote Devices with Open Protocols for Easy Integration

ePAQ-9420 Substation Multifunction Gateway and Data Concentrator

ePAQ-9100 Substation Gateway and Data Concentrator

DIO 9100 RTU and IED Gateway

DRT 9060 and DRT 9070 Feeder Automation Units and IED Gateway

A complete family of RTUs, Gateways and Data Concentrators from QEI can provide access to all of your field data.

• Complete family of products for rack mounting or within NEMA 4 enclosures, all hardened for the substation environment

• Adheres to formal standards (IEC 61850, DNP3,

MODBUS, etc.) • Supports both current and legacy protocols ( L&G

8979, Valmet III & IV, Harris, CDC, etc.) • Serves as a platform for connecting devices from

different manufacturers with existing and emerging communications technologies

• Provides for information exchange between differing

IED’s, communications media and manufacturers • Easily configured with Windows® based CONFIGWIZ

2.0 for simple drag-and-drop setup, editing and saving of your installation and communication parameters

• Permits flexible, cost effective, substation retrofits and

extensions to existing remote terminals and gateways. Custom Retrofit kits are available

• Supplied with modern configuration tools to speed

substation IED integration and IED upgrades • Provides cost savings by import of an RTU or Gateway

configuration file directly into the master station database

• Allows the setup of peer-to-peer communication paths

within the substation

• Provides cost savings from easy to use HMI within the substation

• Supports the existing and emerging NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards for cyber security (encryption, SSL, VPN, etc.)

ePAQ-9410 Substation Multifunction Gateway and Data Concentrator

eXP-9430 Communication Port Expander

Gateways and RTUs

MCAP II stand-alone local

Control

MCAP II-Extended stand-alone local control

with toggle switch programming and readout

ECAP II -Extended stand-alone local

automatic applications and SCADA directed

• One unit for all switching strategies reduces your inventory

• Low maintenance

• SuperCap backup (No batteries to replace)

• Reduced time to install and configure with versatile Smartware II Windows® based editor

• Flexible mounting

• Easy configuration

• High reliability

• Non-metallic, non-conductive NEMA 4X enclosure

• Front access fuses for surge protection

• Flexible SCADA communications with DNP3, Modbus, QUICS

• eCAP II includes a 12v power supply and space for a user’s communication device

• DNP 3 supports Object 120 for authenticated controls

• Programmed strategy override based on voltage, neutral imbalance, day-of week, holiday, and reverse power

• All versions support Lindsey and Fischer-Pierce line post sensors

• Flexible “Learn mode”, delay and anti- hunt features support your strategies and protect your equipment and personnel

QEI Capacitor controllers with easy-to-use windows configuration software can support stand-alone or SCADA directed Capacitor control based on a host of system parameters:

Voltage kVAR kW

Current Power Factor Time

Date Season Temperature

Capacitor Controllers

• Product Support Spanning Five Decades

• System Engineering and Complete Project Management for

Turnkey Systems

• ISO 9001 Certified Help Desk Service.

• Active User’s Group with National and Regional Meetings

• True 24x7 Service Available (Including Weekends and

Holidays)

• Yearly Update and Distribution of all Major Software

Modules

• In-house Circuit Board Repair

• Training Courses at:

· QEI’s Plant in Springfield, New Jersey

· Users’ Location

· Webinar

USER SUPPORT SERVICES

Customer Support

QEI is Quality and Commitment

As one of the largest independent firms

providing SCADA to the utility industry,

QEI is large enough to retain the best

personnel, yet small enough for our

personnel to have a keen interest in

our customers’ satisfaction. You can

build your information and control infrastructure with confidence using QEI.

QEI is committed to providing the highest level of quality in our products and

systems as evidenced by our ISO-9001:2008 certification. QEI’s commitment

to quality provides our customers with the assurance that consistent high quality

systems and products will be delivered.

QEI is a highly self-sufficient organization having all the technical, sales,

manufacturing, support, services and business resources needed to execute

projects in an effective and timely manner to the full satisfaction of its

customers.

COMMITMENT TO OPEN STANDARDS

Quality

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QEI provides a wide variety of automation products and services to the Electric Utility Industry. QEI’s customers are a mixture of major utilities, government and military agencies as well as global Electrical Transmission and Distribution OEM's.

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