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Teleprotection

The JumboSwitch supports real-time critical applications*, such as Tele-Protection, SCADA, Motion Controls, or VoIP control systems. The JumboSwitch offers two interface cards for Teleprotection applications:

Because the JumboSwitch takes full advantage of modern capabilities and functionalities available with today’s Ethernet switch technology, it can be used in almost any mission-critical application one may encounter in today’s automation environment.

That the JumboSwitch can be confidently used for deterministic and real-time applications is evidenced by a recent JumboSwitch installation at the primary power utility on the island of Jamaica, the Jamaica Public Service Co (JPS). Please refer to the News Release and diagram illustration, Jamaica Public Service Successfully Tests JumboSwitch Teleprotection Relay Network.

“Our communications guys were concerned about real time latency issues on IP networks,” said Clive Wright, Manager, Electronic Communication systems for JPS, “but, after extensive testing, I am pleased to report that the round-trip delay is within tolerances ( in this instance less than 10mS measured end-to-end, inclusive of the relays) specified for the JPS protective relays.”

*NOTE: For an in-depth technical analysis on real time Tele-Protection and Data Reliability issues pertinent to the JumboSwitch. Please refer to the technical article,Managing the Automation Ethernet Network Beyond Real Time Domains: the JumboSwitch® Way to Harmony.”