Company Overview CG Automation Systems UK Limited (formally Microsol UK) is a specialist supplier of automation solutions, services and products with an established and successful track record in the global electricity transmission and distribution sector as well as other energy, traction and oil and gas markets. Our products are suited to a wide range of applications in the transmission and distribution market ranging from 6.6 kv up to 400 kv with many substation automation systems currently installed, and operating, throughout the UK and overseas. We offer product delivery as well as complete project and technical solutions to system automation requirements. Predominantly in the Utility sector, but also in other markets where system automation is key to successful operating systems. Internationally, much of our work is done in partnership with leading system integrators who recognise the benefit of working with CG Automation to offer a complete automation solution. We are a member of the Crompton Greaves group of companies which provides further opportunities to develop and grow in the automation market world wide. The solutions that CG Automation can offer to meet customer requirements include: Substation Automation Solutions (SAS) Remote Terminal Units (RTU) Distribution Automation (DA) equipment and systems Bay Control Units (BCU) We also offer a complete one stop solution with unique products and project delivery all from one company Complete solutions designed and manufactured in-house, in an ISO 9001:2008 accredited environment Extensive protocol knowledge including IEC 61850 as well as numerous industry standard and legacy protocols All project resource (including project management, engineering and manufacturing) available from our UK office Support and Maintenance contracts - providing piece of mind for the life of the equipment Single Solutions for all voltage levels Completely modular solutions, in both hardware and software High quality documentation included Hands on training for engineers and maintenance staff
CG Automation Range of Expertise Extensive experience in RTU, SCS and DA engineering for the Power Industry world wide Expertise in communication / data concentration Protocol Development - Legacy / Emerging / Current Standards Experience with integrating legacy systems Experience with integrating systems with third party intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) digital relays and meters We provide the key link between software development and hardware installation taking into account client needs and customising applications which can be developed as client requirements change CG Automation Limited History CG Automation (formerly Microsol) was established over 20 years ago in Dublin, Ireland to develop high-performance control and automation solutions for the utility sector. CG Automation Systems UK Ltd (formerly Microsol UK Ltd) was established in 2002 as the Group s project delivery arm for all UK projects and to support wider EMEA market activities. Our UK customers include key clients such as Scottish Power, CE Electric, NIE and United Utilities as well as some leading UK engineering companies. Project delivery has been implemented to ensure that our customers are supported in the most efficient and cost effective manner. We have now assumed a greater role in the provision of products and projects plus additional engineering services to our customers throughout the world, in particular Europe, the Middle East and Far East. Our customers demand, and get, the best service and support for their business and the creation of the UK office and infrastructure provides excellent support that our customers enjoy. CG Automation offers a full range of service and support contracts geared to meet our customers specific needs, this will include agreed spares holdings by customers and / or CG Automation as well as any agreed call out response times. It is essential that CG Automation give our customers the confidence that our obligations to our clients do not end when the project is delivered, but are the beginning of a long term partnership.
Our products Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) XCell, the name given to CG Automation s integrated technology suite, forms a unique patented family of products which is entirely modular in nature by design. This facilitates the use of the same technology from 11 kv to 400 kv in both centralised and distributed architecture. XCell is ideally suited for both retrofit projects with its large availability of legacy protocols and new build with the provision of industry standard protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101,3,4 and DNP 3. Coupled with the leading edge CG Automation Workbench package which is a Windows based configuration and diagnostic tool providing user-friendly system configuration, via simple copy and paste facilities, as well as comprehensive online diagnostic facilities. Bay Control Unit (BCU) SmartBay is a customisable bay control unit which delivers a totally flexible solution for Substation Automation, Communications are based on the IEC 61850 standard supporting full Client and Server functionality including GOOSE messaging, buffered reporting and logging, this via redundant Ethernet LAN connections for high availability, supporting CAT5 or fiber optic options. Distribution Automation (DA) CG Automation s DA systems utilise a number of identical sub assemblies, both hardware and software, bringing them together to form solutions for a variety of switch types and various circuit configurations. CG Automation provides an integrated solution including intelligent battery backed power, monitoring and control plus a range of communication options including radio, GSM and Paknet. We have developed a range of Remote Control Actuator Module (RCAM) units which have been successfully installed on numerous sites for the retrofit of both ground mount and pole mount switches and are able to offer proven, NON-INTRUSIVE, solutions to meet the motorisation requirements for a comprehensive range of switchgear.
Substation Automation Solutions (SAS) By coupling the CG Automation BCU and RTU system to Local HMI facilities, data links to system IEDs, and communication links to remote EMS or DMS Control Centers we can provide elegant Substation Control Systems providing full system information, both current and historic, simultaneously to all of the interested parties. The systems can be simple stand alone through to redundant, multiple site, multiple master systems merely by the provision of additional equipment and functionality. IEC 61850 To lower costs associated with protection, control and automation and replace expensive copper wiring between devices with direct transfer of data using GOOSE messaging, CG Automation s extensive library of system protocols has been extended to include the latest industry standard, IEC 61850. With the advent of Ethernet communications within the XCell range it has allowed the gathering and transfer of information between disparate parts of the system using legacy protocols, such as IEC 60870-5-101,3,4 interfaced with the IEC 61850 substation LAN. This allows a seamless integration or migration strategy to be implemented facilitating movement to the latest systems in a planned, progressive and cost effective manner. UK Manufacturing Facility To further enhance our project and product delivery service to our customers, a specific CG Automation manufacturing facility was established in 2004, staffed with engineering and production staff of the highest calibre with long and wide-ranging experience in the manufacture, assembly and testing of the various SAS, RTU and DA Solutions offered to our clients. This facility fully complements our project management and engineering expertise to allow CG Automation to implement a process which allows design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, inspection, packing and delivery from order inception.
Site Engineering Services At CG Automation we offer further services such as configuration, site installation (by either CG Automation or suitably qualified and vetted electrical sub-contractors), site acceptance testing and commissioning depending on customer requirements. We are able to offer Turn Key solutions to customer project requirements beyond standard manufacture and delivery of RTUs, with experience of installing and commissioning numerous systems throughout the UK while working under CDM regulations, on occasions acting as Principle Contractor, in environments such as nuclear generation plants. After Sales & Warranty Support With regard to after sales service and warranty support our engineering and support staff is available to assist customer queries and enquiries via a web based helpline or telephone contact. Our best endeavors are assured at all times to enable the minimum of inconvenience to clients. We offer a range of service level agreements to meet customer requirements to ensure quick response and timely rectification of notified equipment faults. Warranty support is, under normal circumstances, covered on a return to factory basis with repairs carried out or replacement products supplied within a targeted assessment period. Training Facility We are very conscious of the highly technical nature of the industries in which we are involved and, consequently, the need to maintain a high level of engineering expertise within both our own staff and the personnel of clients to ensure the efficient operation of our products throughout the world. To this end we offer a wide range of training courses, structured in accordance to requirements and needs of client personnel, and which can be implemented at either our client s facilities or within our own specific learning centre at our CG Automation offices.