Control boxes are central components in smart grids whose operation depends on high interoperability and cyber security. The BSI has now certified a control box for the first time according to the Technical Guidelines (TR).

By 2032 all German households will have digital electricity meters and some will also have smart meters that send and receive data. A smart meter gateway (SMGW) transmits electricity data to grid operators, for example. Control boxes connect to SMGWs allowing efficient control of electricity data and power feed-in to avoid grid overloads.

The certified “SwiSBox” control box from Swistec GmbH meets the requirements of TR BSI-TR-03109-5 and ensures the secure transmission of control commands in the smart grid.  Other applications such as controlling heat pumps or PV systems are possible by using certified control boxes. The BSI also supports manufacturers with a new test platform for testing the suitability of their products during development.

Source: BSI – Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik – Digitale Energiewende: BSI zertifiziert erste Steuerbox für intelligente Messsysteme

In early December, two Swistec employees, Werner Frei and Fabian Ulmer, spent two weeks analysing the situation on site. The aim is to launch a pilot project in cooperation with local stakeholders, the SECO and the climate investment funds (CIF) to evaluate the usefulness of a load management system by shifting the load peak and locally regulating the grid quality. To this end, we engaged with local grid operators and various authorities, presented our project and obtained feedback, which was positive throughout. We benefited from the experience and contacts of Werner Frei, who has been active in Ghana for many years. So we can now count on a team of local, trained staff who will support us in the implementation.

We are excited and are looking forward to a successful project!

With the option “Transmitter interface” the RKS command unit is connected to the suitable ripple control transmitters SRS or SFU-K via a serial interface. In this way an exchange of important data between transmitter and command unit takes place, which brings some essential advantages for the operator:

• Transmission of all transmitter operating data to the central control unit.
• In case of a transmitter alarm or transmitter warning, the message text of the transmitter is displayed, which enables a faster and more accurate fault analysis already at the first sighting of the alarm entries at the command unit.
• Transmitter data (e.g. currents and voltages) are recorded with each transmission and displayed in a monthly graph for analysis.
• The time in the transmitters is synchronized with the time in the control center. This eliminates tiresome readjustments at the transmitter and the half-yearly changeovers between summer and winter time.

The screenshot below shows an example of a recording of the transmitter currents. In most cases only a connection cable is needed for the connection between the controller and the ripple control transmitter, so it can be realised with little effort.

If you would like to retrofit your command system with the option transmitter interface please contact your local contact point.

Within the framework of the age-related succession, Samuel Enggist has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector, held various management positions at Repower and worked on the start-up side (tiko) on the design of virtual power plants (VPPs) based on household and industrial loads at Swiss and European level. Samuel Enggist studied International Relations at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and holds an Executive Master in Energy Economics from FHGR (Energy Master). He is a partner in the consulting firm Kreis2 AG.

Together with Adrian Toller and his team, Samuel will lead Swistec Systems AG into the new energy world, which is characterized by decentralization, digitalization, flexibilization and dynamization. In doing so, Swistec Systems AG can also count on the expertise of its sister company in Germany, Swistec GmbH in Bornheim near Cologne. This company develops among others an FNN control box for the German market.

The team of Swistec Systems AG would like to thank Charles Keusch for his tireless efforts as Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his prudent, empathetic and far-sighted leadership, he has had a significant impact on Swistec.

In diesem Newsletter zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie die Breitband Powerline-Technology problemlos für das Smart Grid einsetzen können und was unser Lastmanagement-System RKS+ alles zu bieten hat.

Zudem finden Sie Informationen über die Fachtagung über Breitband Powerline und ZFA/EDM Software in Rorschach. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch. Melden Sie sich heute noch an.

Hier finden Sie unseren Flyer zum Lastmanagement-System RKS+»

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Wir freuen uns, Ihnen hiermit den ersten Swistec Newsletter des Jahres 2015 zu präsentieren. Interessante Themen erwarten Sie:

Mit dem Breitband-Powerline-System der 4. Generation werden Sie sehen, wie Sie kostengünstig den Einstieg in die moderne Welt der Datenübertragung über das Stromnetz schaffen.

Dann zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie dank ausgeklügelter Regelmechanismen und –instrumenten Mehrerträge aus der Netzbewirtschaftung erzielen können, ohne dafür grosse Investition tätigen zu müssen.
Hier finden Sie unseren Flyer in Zusammenarbeit mit Smart Power Pool»

Zum Schluss finden Sie die Hinweise auf unsere bewährten System-Schulungen sowie Messedaten, wo Sie uns vor Ort finden werden. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

Lesen Sie unseren Newsletter März 2015»