As digitisation of the power grid approaches, SDCEM has developed smart grid control and monitoring solutions that enable operators to plan, monitor and operate HV/MV equipment more cost effectively, transparently and safely, as required by its three main industries: power generation, transmission and distribution, and rail electrification.

Recognised as a specialist in the design and manufacture of disconnectors and switches, SDCEM has integrated IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) with native intelligence into the disconnect switch function to optimize life cycle cost management. The use of sensors and other IEDs allows the acquisition and communication of operational data for automated monitoring of vital device parameters. The use of sensors and other IEDs allows the acquisition and communication of operational data for automated monitoring of vital device parameters.

Our universal and intelligent operating drives, the MR41E and MR164E motorised controls, incorporate an intelligent core in their design that enables the addition of ‘plus and play’ modules to our smart grid solutions. With their local and remote alarm systems, SDCEM’s electrical controls allow operators to increase operational reliability and optimise return on investment and maintenance over the lifetime of disconnectors and switches.