EIG Launches Total Web Solutions Advanced Metering Data Integration with the Web

EIG Launches Total Web Solutions
Advanced Metering Data Integration with the Web

Dec 9 , 2002

Publicity Release

Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, introduces Total Web Solutions (TWS) introduces Total Web Solutions (TWS) - a highly sophisticated ethernet card and web reporting tool designed specifically as an enhancement to EIG’s advanced Nexus series meters. TWS’ leading edge technology allows users to access and monitor all their real time Nexus power meter data from anywhere at anytime via the Internet.

What Makes TWS Unique?
Hosted directly on the Nexus 1250,1260 and 1270 power meters, the need for dedicated server software, Active X Controls or Java Applets is eliminated. Unlike other products on the market, the Nexus does the data collection, the formatting and the page hosting. Total Web Solutions incorporates a wide array of innovative, advanced features including:

• Fully Customizable Web Page Development
• Direct Web Page Hosting With Live Readings
• Multiple Meter Hosting On One Page
• Read Direct From Meters (No Server Software Needed)
• No Active X Controls Or Java Downloads
• IT Dept. Friendly (Works Through Firewalls)
• Low-Cost / High Functionality
• Instant Alarm Emails – Direct From The Meter

Additionally, this solution is very Information Technology department friendly because it uses almost no network traffic and provides all formatted data through an HTTP interface without resident client software.

View TWS Live Now At www.mynexusmeter.com

To coincide with the launch of TWS, EIG has developed a new website: www.mynexusmeter.com. This site was designed to allow engineers to view a live demonstration of Total Web Solutions hosted by a Nexus 1250 located at our corporate headquarters in New York.

Detailed Product Description

Total Web Solutions is available on the INP100 module for the Nexus 1250 and 1270 and is comprised of five distinct modules:

• WebExplorer
• WebXML
• WebReacher
• WebMod
• WebAlarm

WebExplorer - Directly Host Metering Data
EIG’s WebExplorer provides users with direct access to all power data through Internet Explorer without needing to download Active X Controls or Java Applets. Because it is a standard HTML web page to an IT department, it works directly through corporate firewalls. WebExplorer is fully programmable so users can customize their own SCADA quality web page, graphics and configurations via FTP Server or FTP Client features.

• Easily Incorporated Into Any Existing Web Applications
• Fully Programmable Web Page Generator
• Bring in Direct XML Links Customizing Many Meters On To One Page
• Quick Page Upload Time
• Easily Passes Through Firewalls
• No Active X Controls or Java Applets Downloaded to Client

WebXML - Creates Real Time Data in XML Format
Easy to configure and extremely flexible, WebXML allows the Nexus meter to gather data from the Nexus host or through other meters and puts the data directly into an XML format. This lets users share data through the web to multiple applications and create custom web pages using WebExplorer. With WebXML, the data is instantly available to a host of software applications including Internet Explorer, Excel, Power Point and Word.

• XML Support
• Automatically Process And Present Data In Readable Format
• Add Scale Factors, Multipliers Or Any Other Desired HTML Capability
• Display Data From Host Meter And/Or Any Other Meter Using Modbus RTU Or TCP/IP (WebReacher)
• Customized Programming For Data Collection
• Easily Viewed By Different Applications
• Modbus Data Concentrator

WebReacher – Access Meters Locally or Around the World
With EIG’s exclusive WebReacher technology, users can now access remote meters around the world, retrieve data and consolidate it onto one web page or web site without any separate software SCADA package or client-side Active X Controls or Java Applets.

• No Additional Application Software Costs
• No Server System Required
• No Complex Integration
• No Active X Controls or Java Applets on Client
• No Costly Point Charges

WebMod - Open Architecture 3rd Party Integration
The 10/100 BASE T design allows the unit to speak with 12 simultaneous sockets of Modbus TCP. Once the card is placed inside the Nexus, Port 2 becomes a gateway enabling other Modbus based IED equipment to be interfaced to the network LAN allowing multiple requests to receive data simultaneously. EIG’s WebMod features Modbus TCP open protocol that can be easily integrated with most other software or hardware. And, with the built-in Modbus data concentrator, users can poll up to 8 devices or 512 unique polling items from any device that can speak Modbus RTU and/or Modbus TCP protocols.

• 12 Simultaneous Sockets Of Modbus Over Ethernet Communication
• Multiple Sockets Means Multiple Users Or Software Systems Can Reach Meter Simultaneously
• 1 Modbus RTU Internet Gateway With RS485 Connection (Up to 32 Devices)

WebAlarm - Emails Users on an Event
EIG’s WebAlarm sends real-time email alerts via the Internet to up to 9 recipients simultaneously for any combination of event notifications. With WebAlarm, users can easily program which type of email format they want the alert to be in: either short format for cell phones with text messaging service or long format that will provide with detailed alarm conditions for any devices with full email support (computers, PDAs, cell phones.)

• Real-Time Alerts
• Simultaneous Emails To Multiple Recipients
• Update Users On Virtually Any Abnormality
• Uses Standard SMTP – Just Assign Email Address
• Shows The Last 10 Emails On Web Site For Later Interrogation

Nexus 1260 and 1270 Revenue Meters Kema Certified

Nov 15 , 2002

Publicity Release

Electro Industries/GaugeTech announced today that the Nexus 1260 and Nexus 1270 socket based, revenue meters were assessed and certified by KEMA’s Calibration Laboratory to meet the full IEC 60687 standards.

This certification confirms that the Nexus products fulfill the stringent IEC 60687 requirements for both alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy and VARh measurement.

The Nexus 1270 features a host of advanced power quality monitoring and communication capabilities including:

• Highly Accurate Energy Measurement
• Advanced Billing Functions
• Dial-Out Capabilities On Outage Or Alarm Alerts
• Modbus/DNP Protocol
• Multiple Communication Paths
• Advanced Power Quality Analysis
• Voltage/Current Waveforms Recording For Sags, Swells And Faults
• Graphical CBEMA Analysis Of The Damaging Effects Of The Power Quality Conditions.

For the past 30 years, Electro Industries/GaugeTech, an ISO 9001:2000 company, has been highly committed to designing and manufacturing quality monitoring products and heightened customer satisfaction. With the industry's longest warranty and strict quality control, the KEMA certification reaffirms EIG’s leadership position as the most significant provider of power metering and control products.

TVA Approves Nexus 1250 Power Meter For Nuclear Applications

Aug 22, 2002

Publicity Release

Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, announced today the approval of the Nexus 1250 power monitor by the Tennessee Valley Authority for use in Nuclear Plant Applications.

The Nexus 1250 was added to the newly replaced Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation control cabinet located in the main control room. It was implemented to provide generator power data to the Electro-Hydraulic Control System.

The Nexus 1250, EIG's highly advanced power and revenue meter, offers unsurpassed measuring accuracy and extensive on-board storage capacity for longer waveform and data capture. The Nexus 1250 is ideal for a multitude of applications including:

• Improve Power Distribution Reliability
• Upgrade Substation Monitoring Capabilities
• Monitor Breakers and Relays
• Shed or Shift Loads Quickly
• Identify and Manage Peak Demand

Electro Industries, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard for advanced power quality, monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and substation data acquisition and control.

New Dial-in Server Provides Advanced Email and Paging Alerts for Power Outage and Alarm Events - EIG Announces New Add-on For Nexus Communicator


July 5, 2002

Publicity Release

Electro Industries/GaugeTech, the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, introduced today the Dial-In Server add-on for Nexus Communicator 2.0 software.

As cutting edge as this technology is, the way it works is simple. If there is an outage or other alarm event, the remote Nexus meter in the field automatically calls the software server running on a remote PC and records the event. In turn, the Dial-up Server immediately displays both on-screen and voice alerts on its monitor while simultaneously sending out notification via email, pager or phone to the designated user(s). The DI Server also initiates downloads, logs calls and provides advanced alarming features. This software package was designed for large-scale implementation and can work with many meters, operate on up to 100 modems per PC and send emails and pages to limitless people.

(Click here to check out a brief animation on how it works!)

Key Features Include:

• Alarm and Event Notification
• Outage Reporting
• Email/Paging Notification
• Notify Multiple Users of Remote Problem Conditions
• Real Time Alarm Server Notification
• Retrieval of Data Trending and Storage
• Answer Remote Meters in the field
• Automated Speech Output
• Compatible with Nexus Series Meters

Alarm Server
The Communicator Alarm Server trends all alarm conditions, including control, power quality events, peak load conditions, relay and breaker operations and exceeded limits. Once the Communicator software determines that that there is a power related event, the alarm server screen pops up alerting the user of the following conditions via text notification, audible and speech alarms.

Dialing-In/Dial-Out Settings
The software enables the user to dial in or dial-out to notify you instantly of any changes in power or meter functions including:

• CBEMA Power Quality event
• High Speed Input Change
• Waveform Record Capture
• Filling of Meter Memory
• Meter Communication Failure
• Control Output Change
• Cycling of Control Power
• Password failure on incoming modem call
• Failure of communications channel with Nexus
  
  

Email/Paging Feature
Once the software detects a call, Communicator launches the dial-out feature, immediately alerting those designated users via email (PC, PDA, Cell Phone) and/or Pager. (Note: Multiple users can be contacted simultaneously.)

Modem Monitor
The Modem Monitor checks the PC for connected modems and monitors available modems for incoming calls. When an incoming call from a meter is detected, the Modem Monitor automatically directs the Communicator software to answer the call and process it. Modem Monitor automatically configures the server by taking an inventory of available modems and listening to dial-in commands. This eliminates complex user configuration making the system quick to set up and easy to use.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard power and energy monitoring. With over 30 years of industry leading experience, EIG specializes in advanced power quality monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and power distribution data acquisition and control.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech Introduces New Optical Converter for Reading ANSI-Based Socket Meters

June 12, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York (June 12, 2002) - Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, today introduced the SC-1A Smartcoupler, a communications interface for programming and reading ANSI based socket meters using a serial RS232 port.

The SC-1A allows you to:

• Automatically converts data from optical meter reader interface to an RS232 serial port.
• ANSI Type 2 compatible
• High speed - up to 57,600 baud
• Designed for use with standard socket based revenue meters
• Works great with the Nexus 1270!

The Smartcoupler has a RS-232 type receiver/transmitter interface for the PC side and an optical receiver/transmitter interface with high-speed communication that connects to the direct optical port at a revenue meter. This advanced converter allows you to take advantage of high end metering capabilities allowing for quicker downloads of large data files.

Electro Industries, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard for advanced power quality, monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and substation data acquisition and control.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech Initiates Automated Online
Order Delivery Tracking For Power Meter Shipments

May 31, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York (May 31, 2002) - Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, announced today the launch of our new online automated order tracking system.

Now customers can track their order delivery status quickly and instantly directly through the EIG web site at www.electroind.com With one of the quickest delivery times in the industry, customers worldwide can track the status of their power meters with the click of a button by going to our web site and clicking on "Track Your Order" link on the navigation bar.

Erran W. Kagan, Electro Industries' CEO and President, stated "At EIG, we understand just how critical on-time shipments of power meters are to our customers. With over a quarter of a million EIG meters in the field and the large volume of current orders, we initiated this automated tracking system to meet our customers' tight delivery deadlines and maintain our high level of customer service. We want our customers to know that their deadlines are our deadlines too."

Electro Industries, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard for advanced power quality, monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and substation data acquisition and control.

April 17, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York - Electro Industries/GaugeTech, the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, announces the SBM100 and SBM300 energy Sub-Meters for demanding sub-metering and cost allocation applications.

From allocating individual apartment unit energy costs to tracking in-plant departmental energy expenditures, the SBM100 and SBM300 provide ideal, economical solutions for all residential, commercial and industrial sub-metering needs.

Standard Modbus Protocol via RS485 (up to 32 units daisy chained) or KYZ energy pulses simplify data acquisition and control. These units interface with most Energy Management Systems and Building Automation Systems.

Housed in a rugged, NEMA 4 outdoor rated enclosure; the units mount to any surface and wire to existing or new circuits. The units provide high accuracy by calculating energy using a digital sampling architecture.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard power and energy monitoring. With over 30 years of industry leading experience, EIG specializes in advanced power quality monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and power distribution data acquisition and control.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech Now Includes PQDIF Converter In AiReports Software

March 18, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York - Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, announced today the addition of a PQDIF converter to their revolutionary AiReports power quality software package.

EIG's AiReports provide a comprehensive report on the status of all metering equipment being monitored and uses cutting edge artificial intelligence to diagnose PQ events and provide the possible cause of the event. With a high level of accuracy, this advanced analysis reduces endless hours of engineering analysis.

The addition of the PQDIF function enables users to convert all waveform files to standard PQDIF and import data into standard utility PQ reporting systems allowing waveform and PQ files to work directly with installed EPRI PQ recording programs. PQDIF is a platform-neutral, flexible means of exchanging power quality data between monitoring equipment and software and provides the perfect solution for problems stemming from differing file formats.

Electro Industries, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard for advanced power quality, monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and substation data acquisition and control.

Electro Industries/GaugeTech's Nexus Receives DNP 3.00 Certification

February 26, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York - Electro Industries/GaugeTech, the Leader in Web Accessed Power Monitoring, announced today the independent DNP 3.00 certification of the Nexus power monitor by Advanced Control Systems.

This certification confirms that the Nexus successfully complied with the requirements as outlined by the DNP 3-2000 Technical Committee's DNP 3.0 Conformance Testing Procedure. This protocol ensures compatibility and ease of communication between the and other metering devices including SCADA and substation systems.

Envisioned to meet the changing power metering needs in the deregulated utility environment, the Nexus provides the total picture of power usage and power quality for any metered point within a power distribution network. The unit provides a full compliment of metering, analysis and control and is useful in every substation monitoring application.

Electro Industries, a General Electric Company strategic alliance, sets the industry standard for advanced power quality, monitoring and reporting, revenue metering, and substation data acquisition and control.

ISO 9001: 2000 Certification Validates EIG's Superior Commitment to Quality

January 16, 2002

Publicity Release

Westbury, New York - Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG), the leader in web accessed power monitoring, was assessed and approved by Quality Assurance Systems, Ltd (QAS) to be registered as an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.

Erran W. Kagan, EIG's President and CEO, responds, "For the past 25 years, we have made every effort to ensure that our customers have the best product and receive the highest level of customer service available. We are quite pleased with the awarding of this certificate, for it serves as strong validation of our success in that regard."

This ISO 9001:2000 certification confirms that Electro Industries has a Total Quality Control system in place that meets strict industry standards. Being a registered ISO 9001:2000 company underscores EIG's commitment to quality monitoring products and customer satisfaction. With the industry's longest warranty and strict quality control, EIG reaffirms its position as the most significant provider of power metering and control products.