EDF Energyis to cut maintenance costs
by deploying mobile routing technology to monitor the performance
of 400 electricity substations across South East
England.
The six-month roll-out of
Sarian wireless routers and management software will enable the
UK's largest electricity distribution network to diagnose and
remedy problems remotely.
Roger Yeo, senior product manager at EDF Energy Networks, said,
"The system means we no longer have to dedicate time and money
sending staff to fix problems or wait for external engineers."
The software will also enable EDF to carry out routine
operations such as software upgrades
The routers will link EDF's monitoring system to connect to a
wireless network to send performance information using the
company's
VSat satellite network.
If the satellite connection is unavailable, the routers will
automatically switch to sending the information using a
GPRS mobile network connection.
EDF said Sarian systems were chosen because of their security
features and track record with cash machines and point of sale
systems.