Phasor Data Concentrator Software Offers Archiving

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. has released the new SEL-5073 synchroWAVe Phasor Data Concentrator Software with archiving capability

Aug. 3, 2010

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. has released the new SEL-5073 synchroWAVe Phasor Data Concentrator (PDC) Software with archiving capability. The software-based PDC is designed with an intuitive user interface. The new software runs on Windows-based computing hardware, and includes:

Data concentration for more than 100 PMU inputs
Archiving of phasor data locally on the computer running the software
Six user-configurable output data streams
Built-in NERC CIP security features, including individual and role-based account authentication, access logs, and strong passwords
Ease of use in setting up and configuring the PDC using the included PDC Assistant

The application is using the flexible archiving capability of the PDC as part of a solution to meet NERC PRC-002 disturbance recording system requirements. Other applications include using the PDC as part of wide-area visualization, awareness, and protection systems for improving electrical transmission grid reliability.