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ePAQ-9100
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Applications
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2.6 Automation Platform
Using QEI
’s Programmable Logic and Communication Controller (PLCC) software
module, the ePAQ-9100 can be transformed into an automation processor, capable of
locally controlling various processes right at the substation. PLCC uses an Excel
spreadsheet Integrated Development Environment for the user to write programs to
perform logical, mathematical and closed loop control operations. The ePAQ-9100 takes
care of local control requirements, without using vital communications channel time to
send information and receive instructions from the Master Station. The block diagrams
shown below are an example of Feeder Automation, in which pole top devices are
communicating with the ePAQ-9100. The first example is of a serially connected
substation. The second example is a networked substation. In both cases the data
management capability of ConfigWiz
can be utilized to achieve the best system
response time while still receiving all essential data.