Modern distribution networks need to respond quickly when faults occur. A temporary fault caused by lightning, vegetation contact or another short-duration event does not always require a long outage, yet conventional protection arrangements can leave customers disconnected until the circuit is manually restored. This is where the recloser becomes an important part of distribution automation. An automatic circuit recloser can detect a fault, interrupt the circuit and then attempt to restore power automatically according to a programmed reclosing sequence. If the fault has cleared, service can resume without requiring manual intervention. If the fault remains, the protection system can isolate the affected section. Chardon Group’s epoxy solid recloser is designed for overhead distribution applications and combines vacuum interruption, epoxy insulation, integrated sensing and programmable protection functions. Current product information lists voltage classes up to 38 kV and testing in ...
Advanced Energy Monitoring with Three-Phase MET650 for Industrial and Commercial Facilities at MEE 2026
Industrial and commercial facilities rarely have one standard metering point. Main incomers, substations, large feeders and tenant supplies can operate across different electrical configurations, requiring a measurement approach that is matched to the network and the intended monitoring application. The MET650 is a three-phase energy meter designed for three-phase electrical measurement applications . Its role is best understood as part of a complete measurement chain, where the electrical installation, meter configuration, communication infrastructure and monitoring platform work together to provide dependable energy information. For industrial and commercial facilities, selecting the right three-phase energy meter is only the starting point. The measurement point, electrical configuration, required parameters and data-management requirements should all be defined before deployment. Start with the Electrical Measurement Point The first decision is where the energy reading will b...