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HDE's capacitor controls provide VAR and voltage support on power distribution systems. When installed on switched capacitor banks, these controls help maximize power system efficiencies and improve power factor.

Communications equipped VarCom Capacitor Controls add new capabilities for monitoring and controlling capacitor banks. Using ComFlex Flexible Communications Technology, communications can be added to any of the VarCom controls at the time of purchase or anytime in the future. ComFlex adds command and control functions while maintaining all of the features and capabilities for full function VarCom control.

Communications technologies available include:

* One-Way Paging
* Two-Way Paging
* Mesh Radio Networks
* Cellular Modems
* Cellular Radios
* Wide Area Networks
* Broadband Over Power Lines
* Any DNP 3.0 Speaking Communications

For more information on the VarCom Communicating Capacitor Controls, click here to visit the HDE VarCom website.

The V-Watch® Personal Voltage Detectors detect the presence of electric fields surrounding electrical equipment.  Compactly designed to be worn on the outside of clothing or other protective gear, V-Watch Personal Voltage Detectors provide an extra level of safety for workers who may be in danger of accidentally contacting electrical power lines and other energized electrical equipment.

Personal Voltage Detector Features include:

* Audible and visual alarms increase in frequency as you approach energized equipment
* Rugged protective housing
* Low battery indication
* Field replaceable 9V alkaline battery
* Mute button on V-Watch Pro model
* Built-in self-test system
* Always on and checking for AC electrical fields
* Lightweight, low profile design and easily worn\

For more information on V-Watch, click here.  Contact Powertech to demo or to purchase.

Utilities are faced with the emergence of greater demands on their assets and infrastructure than ever before. A combination of market, regulatory, environmental and operational forces is driving the utility to provide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The goal is to provide your utility with a cost effective solution for achieving the promise of AMI. AMI enables unprecedented amounts of data to be distributed throughout the enterprise. The challenge is in using this data throughout the utility to make its operations leaner, more flexible, more environmentally conscious and more responsive to its customers

Siemens has partnered with segment leader eMeter Corporation to supply Meter Data Management System (MDMS) software, EnergyIP. This relationship supports customers who want to leverage the full benefit of accessing and disseminating metering data and efficiencies in distribution planning, outage and asset management as well as operation for the municipal utility market.

To learn more, click here or call Powertech for additional information.