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Automated Fault Restoration

DFDIR: Distribution Fault Detection Isolation and Restoration with Southern States’ new Smart Automation Module (SAM) and Smart Automation Management System (SAMS).

Our fault detection, isolation, and restoration solution offers an efficient, reliable, affordable way to implement decentralized distribution automation — all while seamlessly integrating with your existing communication infrastructure.

The Smart Automation Module can be deployed retrofit or new in any control system. When paired with our Smart Automation Management System software, it streamlines deployment of distribution automation across your utility system with the simplest and most intuitive user interface available.

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  • Easy to Use, intuitive user interface
  • Easy setup enables new circuits to be configured for automation within minutes.
  • Built in simulator to validate successful configuration prior to deployment
  • Robust platform that can handle the most complex topology
  • User configurable automation speed ranging from cycle-based to post lockout recovery
    • Cycle-based speeds supported with fiber connectivity
  • Supports multiple communications options (fiber, cellular, radio, etc.)
  • Decentralized system and decision making
  • Centralized component to streamline programming, configuration, updates, and visualization
  • DNP 3.0 SCADA interface
  • Event recording for detailed analysis
  • Compatible with Southern States reclosers or other vendors’ devices