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NEWS

Recloser controller firmware

update announced

ustralian electrical engineering firm NOJA Power has launched an
update to its firmware for RC20 controllers. Firmware version 2.1
Afor NOJA Power’s RC20 controllers is a complementary upgrade
available for all RC20 users. This upgrade offers a suite of new functions
including Directional Power, Modbus Communications, and an expansion
to eight configurable protection settings groups.
Neil O’Sullivan, the company’s managing director, says the RC20
represents the latest technology available in electronic hardware and will
provide the platform for the company’s products over the next two decades.
The products will continue to offer enhanced features and functions through
the company’s ongoing investment in new firmware development.

Click here to watch an overview webinar explaining these features

Firmware version 2.1 brings the following features to NOJA Power’s
RC20 system:
• Single Triple (un-ganged three phase operation)
• Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) local storage and retransmission Pro bono services offered
• Expansion to eight settings groups
• Implementation of IEEE & U-Type Time Current Curves to rebuild SA
• Directional Over/Under Power
• Circuit Breaker Failure Protection onsulting engineering firm Zutari is offering its services
• IEC 60870-1-104 Redundancy Groups for free in August to support the #RebuildSA efforts
• DNP3 Multiple Master Cin KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Targeted are public facilities
• Modbus Outstation like clinics and schools, as well as small businesses that had
• A new HMI panel configuration offering 6 programmable fast keys.
property damaged or burnt during the recent unrest.
“We have mobilised our staff in the local office here in
A comprehensive overview of the RC20 Control platform is available here
KZN to assist with advice, condition assessments and any civil
engineering services required to help those impacted,” says
The updated firmware is available for download from the NOJA Power Zutari KZN Office Manager Imraan Mahomed.
secure website.
“As a local KZN company, which had many of our staff, their
families and friends affected, this is our contribution in support
For more information, please visit https://www.nojapower.com.au
of efforts to rebuild,” comments Mahomed.
Local municipalities and businesses which require
assistance are invited to contact Terresha Moodley at the
company’s eThekwini office on 083 224-2687.

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Contact Rashree Maharaj, Zutari,
Tel: (012) 427 2000,
Rashree.Maharaj@zutari.com
https://www.zutari.com

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