• Universal control offering automatic Voltage, VAr, Current, Time (seasonality) or Temperature operation with programmable voltage override
• Full three phase voltage and current sensing
• Compatible with traditional VT’s, Line Post Sensors and multi‑core LPS
• Three phase (Ganged) capacitor switch operation with optional Independent Phase switching
• 8 Setting profiles with programmable automatic or SCADA controlled profile switching
• Patent pending neutral current detection algorithm

Automation/Communications

• Front panel USB port for local programming and data transfer
• Smart Flash SD Card Slot for Quick Uploading of Configurations, Settings, Firmware Upgrades, and Supports Control Cloning
• Flexible Communication Options for Wired or Wireless Networks with two independent serial ports (232, 485, Fiber or Bluetooth)
• Optional full 10/100 Mbps auto‑sensing, auto‑ negotiable true Ethernet (copper or fiber) port with multi‑user and multi‑protocol support
• Protocols supported include MODBUS, DNP3.0
• Full DNP implementation with support for read/ write of digital and analog values, file transfer, multicasting, unsolicited response, monitoring and remote control
• Compatible with most popular Volt‑Var Optimization (VVO) and Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) implementations
• Security tools to implement NERC CIP requirements, including IPsec and Radius server security
• IEEE 1686 Compliant

Monitoring

• Advanced metering with integrated Power Quality monitoring including voltage and current harmonics up to the 31st, THD, detection of sags, swells and sub‑synchronous transients
• Advanced Data Logging and Load Profile Recorder – Data stored in non‑volatile memory requiring no battery backup
• 129 Event Sequence of Events (SoE) Recorder
• Oscillographic records with adjustable sampling rate up to 64 s/c
• Three phase overcurrent detection for through fault monitoring

CapTalk

• Uncomplicated Windows based application software for easy local or remote programming, monitoring, operation or downloading of recorded information

Flexibility

• Optional M‑2980A Control Cabinet offers a wide range of Pole top mounting options and accessories for communication hardware