Chicago, IL, July 10, 2008 -- Oncor installed what they say is the first S&C IntelliRupter PulseCloser in the United States last week, at a location in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The new device is part of Oncor's initiative to develop an electric grid that will monitor, think, act, repair and prepare itself to respond quickly to consumer needs.

IntelliRupter PulseCloser was designed and built by S&C Electric Co. with utility partner input. It incorporates PulseClosing technology that injects multiple, non-disruptive pulses into the line to check for faults before initiating closing. This unique technology eliminates the disruptive effects associated with conventional power restoration, reducing equipment damaging stresses, and extends the life of lines, transformers, and circuit breakers.

IntelliRupter advances the science of fault testing on overhead lines. It was designed from the ground up to accommodate advanced feeder automation functions such as S&C's IntelliTEAM II Automatic Restoration System, as well as SCADA. IntelliRupter features a base-integrated control that's accessed for configuration and operation via a secure WiFi link. The approach improves reliability, operator safety, and convenience, and significantly enhances security compared to "lock-and-key" approaches.

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Thu Jul 10 10:39:00 CDT 2008