Modification Examples
Brodersen strives to simplify systems through innovative products and services. As a manufacturer of high-performance RTUs and outstation controllers, we have a flexible mindset and base our products and platforms on open and flexible solutions. For this reason Brodersen is able to meet and adjust to almost any end user need.
In the following we have listed some of the experiences gained through modifications. These have enabled our partners to win more projects and solve challenges better than they usually would by means of conventional equipment.
Distribution Substation Monitoring & Control
| Project: |
Monitoring and Control of more than 1,800 Distribution Substations via IEC60870-5-101 |
| Challenges: |
Our system integrator’s existing RTUs were not cost-efficient enough to win the project. |
| Modifications: |
Brodersen modified the existing RTU870 with the following features:
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| Outcome: |
With this redesign our customer was able to provide an offer and proceeded to win the tender. The total project included implementation of a complete solution from top-end SCADA center to installation of small Brodersen RTU in more than 1,800 substations. |
Redundant Radio & GSM Network
| Project: |
Monitoring and Control of more than 1,200 km Gas Pipeline via IEC60870-5-101 over Redundant Radio and GSM Network |
| Challenges: |
Our system integrator’s existing RTUs were not cost-efficient enough to win the project. |
| Modifications: |
Brodersen modified the existing RTU32 and RTU870 with the listed features:
In addition, Brodersen provided onsite application support through our highly skilled application engineers to reduce time and cost of the overall application development. |
| Outcome: |
With this redesign our customer was able to submit an offer and proceeded to win the tender. |
Harsh Environment Satellite Communication
| Project: |
Gas Pipeline Monitoring Using Satellite Communication |
| Challenges: |
The monitoring of 600 km of gas pipeline in the Middle East required equipment designed for harsh environment and a cost-efficient communication solution via satellite. The remote sites were without any infrastructure utilities and communication coverage such as electricity and GSM. |
| Modifications: |
After evaluating the general requirements with the system integrator, Brodersen modified the existing RTUCOM with the following features:
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| Outcome: |
The primary benefit for our customer and eventually the end customer was reduced communication costs. It was estimated that costs were reduced by more than USD 50,000 annually in comparison with a conventional satellite communication solution. |
Small Pump Station Controller
| Project: |
Pump Station RTU for OEM |
| Challenges: |
A UK-based system integrator making large water management system requested a small and reliable pump station controller designed to run with their existing SCADA and Control solution. |
| Modifications: |
System integrator and Brodersen agreed on the final hardware and software requirements based on the RTU8 platform. The final specification contained the following elements:
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| Outcome: |
The OEM RTU provided by Brodersen complemented the customer program of RTUs and made it possible to deliver cost-efficient and flexible solutions for larger water companies. More than 5,000 RTUs have been supplied and installed in UK pump stations for fresh and wastewater applications. |
Off-the-shelf Redundancy
| Project: |
Airport Asset Management System |
| Challenges: |
Danish-based airport solution provider requested controllers for a landing light monitoring system. The requirement included:
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| Modifications: |
The airport solution provider reviewed the RTU32 Series and found that it already met most of the requirements. In terms of redundant communication, additional requirements were requested by the customer. After clarifying the requirements, Brodersen implemented a redundant communication feature to the fast event-based STRATON protocol. |
| Outcome: |
The RTU supplied by Brodersen enabled the solution provider to offer a secure and reliable solution based on off-the-shelf equipment. |
Multi Communication Interface Metering Application
| Project: |
Remote Metering Application in the Middle East |
| Challenges: |
Our client, being a system integrator delivering large water management systems in the Middle East, requested a small and reliable RTU supporting redundant communication facilities via direct and/or dial connections for storing water flow meter data. Historical data needed to be available from several communication interfaces and include special facilities for searching and uploading meter data from the RTUs installed remotely. |
| Modifications: |
The system integrator and Brodersen cooperated on defining the final requirement specification for communication interfaces and data logging facilities. Based on the specification, Brodersen implemented the following modifications to our standard RTU8:
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| Outcome: |
Apart from offering a highly reliable and cost-efficient solution, the meter reading application includes more than 140 sites and is now setting the trend in the area. |
Smart Homes by SMS
| Project: |
Building Management in Ireland |
| Challenges: |
Smart home application supplier asking for alarming and simple remote control via SMS text massages. New homes in Ireland are being fitted with Brodersen’s GC-10 RTU to enable home owners or tenants to remotely control and monitor their SMART home via SMS text messaging. The system monitors and controls the heating, immersion heater, lights, fire alarm, burglar alarm and the tank level inside a house. |
| Modifications: |
The standard GC-10 RTU was modified with several special features that included:
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| Outcome: |
All the special requirements were implemented and more than 500 GC-10 devices were delivered and installed in Ireland. |
