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FERC Order 693 calls for fines of up to $1,000,000 per violation per day for failing to meet reliability regulations.
CAT-1 Transmission Line Monitoring Systems are the fastest deployed and most economical solution to easing congestion and helping ensure reliability of overhead lines. Accurate real time ratings provide advance warnings of reliability threats while delivering significantly higher ratings in most cases.
The FASTCAT Rapid Deployment Program guarantees that you can have the reliability assurance of standard CAT-1 systems delivered and operational within 30-60 days of your order - a fraction of the cost and installation time involved with physical upgrades or construction.
The FASTCAT Rapid Delivery program
The objective of the FASTCAT Rapid Delivery program is to ship standard CAT-1 Transmission Line Monitoring Systems to you within 30 days ARO and to have real-time ratings fully operational within 60 days ARO. In addition to the inherently fast solution provided by real-time ratings, FASTCAT guarantees even quicker delivery by providing pre-stocked modules.
The FASTCAT program requires our receipt of prompt technical information covering the basic design information for the line, such as line profile, rating assumptions, conductor type and available nearby communications locations. You will also need to schedule the installation of the equipment in conjunction with our engineering staff within 15 days after placement of the order, to ensure the availability of our engineers to assist all FASTCAT customers on-site.
"Standard CAT-1 systems" covered by the FASTCAT Rapid Deployment guarantee are defined as:
- Up to 8 CAT-1 Transmission Line Monitoring Systems
- Each CAT-1 includes 1-2 standard load cells (10,000 lb. or 25,000 lb. rated, with 80 ft. cable), 1-2 Net Radiation Sensors with 20 ft. cable, 1 ambient temperature sensor with 10 ft. cable; no additional custom sensors
- MDS 9810 or MDS Transnet spread spectrum radios
- Standard 50' or 100' 1/2" Heliax antenna cables
- CDC 44-500 TYPE 1, CDC 44-550 TYPE II, Conitel C0300,DNP 3.0, Harris HR6000/XA -21, IEC 870-5-101, L&G 8979 Rev D, Modicon Modbus (ASCII or Binary), or PG&E (Rev. 11) RTU protocols
- No special engineering or design modifications
- Direct radio paths between all remotes and masters verified within 15 days ARO
- Plan and profile drawings provided to TVG within 15 days ARO
- Any additional engineering information provided to TVG within 15 days ARO (if requested)
- On-site installation assistance arranged with TVG within 15 days ARO, firmly scheduled for 30-60 days ARO. No changes in installation schedule after 15 days ARO
- The Valley Group's standard T&C
- Shipping by United Parcel Service
- FOB Ridgefield CT USA
Systems not conforming to the "standard CAT-1 systems" above are "custom systems" and are not covered by the FASTCAT Rapid Deployment guarantee. In most cases, custom systems can also be delivered and operational within 30-60 days.
To request a quotation or inquire about further details, please contact fastcat@cat-1.com or call (203) 431-0262.
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