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| MORE than a supplier | HV Power Customer Newsletter November 2009 | ||||||
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| Final Opportunity - Line Distance Protection Seminar & Training | |||||||
Commentary
Seminars and training courses Opening minds to new technology Working in a business that is primarily involved in the application of technology on local electricity networks, each week our team experience a wide dynamic range of acceptance and take up of new ideas that exist in the industry. There’s the leading edge practitioners who quickly identify and appreciate the advantages and costs savings of employing new technology, to those who appear reluctant to consider that even small changes may have a positive pay back effect. Over the years I’ve been curious that very few NZ utility engineers, their consultants in New Zealand, or more importantly, their management, recognise the value in attending technical conferences held off shore; e.g. the Biannual CIGRE conference in Paris, or the IEEE expo held in the USA. These events provide a range of opportunities to engage with like-minded engineers from utilities from around the globe and to see first hand a diverse range of equipment and technologies. With this in mind, I’m delighted and encouraged to see that this week there are a number of our customers who will be taking time away from their offices to top up their knowledge. The registrations for the Siemens Distance Protection seminars we’re hosting around the country have been the best we have ever had. HV Power would like to thank Siemens AG for sponsoring the visit of Gustav Steynberg who will be presenting the distance protection training. We’re pleased to be facilitating these “opportunities” for learning and look forward to the discussion, debate and engagement with our customers who are attending. More good news is that further expert engineers are heading to NZ later this month. You’ll find details in this newsletter. Geoff Vaughan
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Wellington Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th November 2009 (8:45 am to 4:00 pm) Christchurch Thursday 5th November 2009 (8:45 am to 4:30 pm) Auckland Friday 6thNovember 2009 (8:45 am to 4:00 pm)
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| Power Quality Seminar | |||||||
The “Power Quality Measurement Seminar” will give you valuable and practical knowledge on the latest measurement techniques. Learn about PQ measurements including harmonics, harmonic current direction, partial weighted harmonics, interharmonics, flicker, distortion power, symmetrical components and unbalance.
Seminar dates and locations: AucklandTuesday 24th November (1 hour as part of HV Power’s half day Technology Showcase. Refer following news item for details)
Christchurch Orion New Zealand Limited Wellington Standards New Zealand RSVP for these free seminars by Thursday 19th November 4:00 pm to tillykd@hvpower.co.nz, or phone 09 377 2001.
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| HV Power Technology Showcase (Seminar) | |||||||
Quality Hotel Barrycourt 10-20 Gladstone Road Parnell, Auckland 1052 8.00 am to 11.45 am RSVP for these free seminars by Thursday 19th November 4:00 pm to tillykd@hvpower.co.nz, or phone 09 377 2001.
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| New DDI Phone Numbers for HV Power, Auckland | |||||||
Main office phone 09 377 2001 New Direct Dial Numbers Wellington office numbers remain unchanged.
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| SIPROTEC System Manual | |||||||
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The manual is written for system designers, protection engineers, and commissioning engineers. It applies to DIGSI V4.3 and SIPROTEC protection relays, and provides valuable introductory information to first time SIPROTEC users. Download the SIPROTEC Systems Description manual (5 MB pdf)
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| Safer Test Fingers for Test Blocks | |||||||
The key feature is the use of ‘finger safe’ test sockets which allow the use of shrouded 4 mm banana plugs. The 2RMLB has a list price of NZ$460+GST and can be ordered for immediate delivery. We have stock of the Reyrolle 2RMLG test block too! Download test finger technical bulletin.
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| Station Alarm Panels | |||||||
The RMS 1A54 Station Alarm Panel has just two buttons, Acknowledge and Reset, making the panel operation simple and clear - important when staff are under pressure to restore supply! Alarm panels may also be used for the purpose of providing a visual indication to staff as they lockup and leave a sub - showing that all test switches, security and other systems are in the correct state. Starting from $850+GST (for 8 points), the alarm panels are simple to install, and will help avoid embarrassing oversights at your subs. This price includes permanent front panel custom engraving of LED labels. See the 1A54 web page for further details and to access technical data.
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We still have a couple of seats available for last minute registrations for our Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland seminars on Line Distance Protection. Please contact Tilly on phone 09 377 2001 if you are interested in attending.
HV Power are hosting a power quality expert from A.Eberle, Germany to present a series of informative seminars in Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland. 
Our Auckland office has installed a new phone system to enable us to better respond to your phone calls. Our main phone number and fax number remain unchanged, but direct dial numbers have changed.
A new version of the “SIPROTEC System Description” is now available for download. This 500 page manual describes the general management, configuration, parameterisation (programming), operation, mounting and commissioning of a SIPROTEC device. The manual has been updated with the release of SIPROTEC firmware V4.83.
We currently have stocks of the RMS 2RMLB Multi finger “safety” Test Plug that we announced in May. This test plug is 100 % compatible with Reyrolle 2RMLG and Areva MMLG test blocks.