National Instruments Announces PMU Application for Grid Automation

National Instruments (NI), a provider of platform-based systems, has launched a new phasor measurement unit (PMU) for its Grid Automation System. This unit, according to the company, can use technology to help users gain better insight into grid health so they can tailor measurement solutions to their needs.

The Grid Automation System is based on the CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition. The new system with PMU technology meets ANSI Standard C38.118.1a-2014, and can function as an open LabVIEW software project for customization.

The open PMU structure, a press release states, helps companies develop a needed platform while retaining freedom for hardware and software specifications.

“We don’t know what the future is going to bring,” said Peter Haigh, senior power systems engineer at National Grid UK. “However, by choosing the CompactRIO platform solution from NI, we are able to deliver what we need now and what we don’t yet know that we need in the future.”

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.