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May 01, 2013
D/3 Version 14.1 Release Announcement
NovaTech’s most comprehensive release in recent years with D/3 Version 14.1 NovaTech, LLC has released Version 14.1 of our flagship D/3® Distributed Control System. With the release of D/3 Version 14.1, we carry forward the tradition of delivering exciting new functionality while preserving investment in applications, system hardware, and I/O subsystems. As a true multi-language release, D/3 Version 14.1 provides…
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Apr 17, 2013
Island Style Energy Innovation
We apologize for the newsletter link error. If you are looking for the full Focus: IEC article, please click here. OrionLXTM Powers BioFuel Cogeneration and Floating “Power Barges” in Philippines The OrionLX has been deployed in two new applications in the Philippines that highlight the island nation’s fresh thinking in tackling its energy challenges. The Philippines…
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Apr 17, 2013
Focus: IEC 61850
Now Available on the OrionLX Phase 1 of our IEC 61850 integration into the OrionLX is now available for purchase. This first phase includes IEC 61850 MMS Client and subscription to GOOSE messages. Phase 2 will include 61850 MMS Server and GOOSE Publish. IEC 61850 Integration in NCD During configuration, IED “CID” files become OrionLX…
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Apr 17, 2013
OrionLX RFQ on your iPad
Is than an OrionLX Quote on your iPad? Yes. Yes it is. The popular “Build Your Orion” feature on our website is now available for offline use on your iPad in the App store. www.novatechweb.com/ipad
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Apr 17, 2013
Bitronics Enhances PRC-002 Offering
The Bitronics PRC-002 solution for Dynamic Monitoring Equipment (DME) is being enhanced with the addition of Wavewin Device Manager. This software can automatically extract waveforms, disturbance records, and trend files from Bitronics 70 Series IEDs via serial or Ethernet communications periodically or on demand. Up to 2000 IEDs can be polled simultaneously, but product can also…
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Apr 11, 2013
PA Governor Corbett Supports NovaTech Alliance with Brazilian Company
Governor Corbett: NovaTech LLC Announces Partnership with Brazilian Company to Grow Operations in South America São Paulo – Governor Corbett announced this week that NovaTech LLC will establish a joint marketing alliance with Grupo SCR to bring its automation technology to the Brazilian market, broadening the company’s international operations in South America. “One of the…
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Mar 15, 2013
ARC Forum 2013
NovaTech attended the Seventeenth Annual ARC World Industry Forum February 11-14, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s forum focused on “Achieving Breakthrough Performance with New Processes and Technologies.” The process manufacturing industry is poised for major transformation. Technologies such as Intelligent Manufacturing, 3D Digital Print Manufacturing, Big Data Mining, IT Integration, Cloud Computing, and Advanced Analytics are coming together to drive a…
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Mar 15, 2013
2012 Automation Summit in Review
The NovaTech Automation Summit (formerly the User Conference), in Baltimore, Maryland, was a perfect opportunity for engineering, management, and IT professionals to learn more about important process industry trends and how they affect enterprise operations and efficiency. NovaTech hosted attendees from 7 different countries and 18 states – making this a truly global event. The…
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Mar 15, 2013
The Platinum Pledge Beyond Borders
NovaTech’s commitment to never obsolete a customer’s process control system delivers the highest long term value and lowest total cost of ownership in the process industry. A recent upgrade and transfer of a power generation facility from North Carolina to Guatemala is the latest example of the inherent value of our Platinum Pledge. A D/3 controlled cogeneration facility at a…
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Mar 15, 2013
D3v14 Evolutionary Process Control
With the release of D/3 version 14.1, NovaTech proudly carries forward the tradition of delivering the latest technologies while preserving your investment in applications software, system hardware, and I/O subsystems. Version 14.1 features a modern, intuitive, browser-like user experience that delivers a rich set of powerful features designed to make your operation more RELIABLE, EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE, and SECURE. The most comprehensive…
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Feb 28, 2013
NovaTech International Formed to Coordinate and Develop Global Market Opportunities
NovaTech has consolidated its sales and marketing efforts in the international markets under a new organization called NovaTech International LLC. Although all three divisions of the company currently sell to and service non-US via our Belgium office and growing network of global channel partners, these informal channels have been stretched by the increasing volume of…
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Feb 03, 2013
What Caused the Superbowl Power Outage?
The Power Grid is an amazingly reliable machine. It improves our lives with such efficiency that we don’t ever think about it… until it goes out. So if you were watching the Superdome blackout at the Super Bowl, and wondered what caused that power outage, here’s what happens when the lights go out: Large remote…
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Jan 24, 2013
DistribuTECH 2013
Come visit us in Booth 1521 and see the latest automation products that we have to offer, including: The OrionLX with IEC 61850 Get the first look at the OrionLX exchanging data with IEC 61850 IEDs. With Orion, IED “CID” files become OrionLX “IED pick lists”, and points are simply dragged and dropped from a new expanding…
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Jan 14, 2013
Bitronics 70 Series Update
New Host Module for M87x Family Released A new host processor, the H12, was released effective January 2, 2013 and is shipping in place of the H11 module in new orders for M87x. The base version will be equipped with 256MB flash memory, and options for 512MB and 1GB are available. There are options to…
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Jan 14, 2013
Feature Focus: OrionLX FileMover
The new “FileMover” feature is now available on all OrionLXs release 7.4 or later. FileMover enables files resident on the OrionLX (SEL® Event Reports, .csv SOE files, etc) to be selected and scheduled for automatic dissemination to a remote ftp site. Available configuration settings are summarized below:
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Oct 03, 2012
Feature Focus: Advanced Math and Logic
OrionLX Advanced Math and Logic (#99) performs all of the functions of Math and Logic (#83) and includes powerful new capabilities. Below is a summary of some of the new features and applications of Advanced Math and Logic:
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Oct 03, 2012
Bitronics 70 Series Update
70 Series Split Core Installation The first major installation of the M571 with the split core CT option was completed for a SCADA monitoring and disturbance recording application, in distribution substation cubicles. The flexible mounting of the M571 coupled with the split core CTs allowed for fast installation with little disruption to operations. NovaTech provided all installation services. New 70 Series Host Module…
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Oct 03, 2012
Can You Spot the REAL Orion?
In the July 2012 issue of TechTalk we mentioned Professors Peter Idowu and Jeremy Blum of Penn State evaluating a Cyber Security approach known as a honeypot which may be applicable to the electrical utilities. In computer terminology, a honeypot is a trap set to detect, deflect, or in some manner counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. Generally it…
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Jul 11, 2012
Bitronics Updates
70 Series Update Version 3.09 firmware is the latest version. A split-core CT option has been added for the M571 making installation easier. As with the M65x, each of the three split-core CTs is calibrated and labeled per phase. For the M571, the split-core CTs provide 5A nominal linear to 100A for recording, while still maintaining…
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Jul 11, 2012
Orion Updates
View SEL® Event Reports in OrionLX Webpages SEL Event Reports and other SEL relay non-operational data can now be viewed in OrionLX webpages. The ASCII IED WEB option (code #55) enables online viewing of METER, HISTORY, DEMAND, METER E, PEAK, EVENT [x] and other data supported by the relay. Data from other “ASCII IEDs,” such…