CPI's Micro-controller based Modbus to Pacific Gas and Electric (PGE) Protocol 2179 Gateway Module is the best and most economical way to upgrade your Cooper Power Systems/Kyle Form 4C reclosers. Upgrading the Form 4C with CPI's Gateway module allows you to remotely monitor and control your recloser with any Modbus Master device.

Instead of being forced into implementing a vendor proprietary protocol and MMI into your SCADA system, an industry standard protocol and MMI can be used, such as Cimplicity, Intellution or Wonderware.

The Gateway Module is designed to be easily mounted directly inside the Form 4C recloser cabinet and is powered by the Form 4C power supply. The Gateway Module communicates with the Form 4C controller through a supplied cable to the controllers TTL-level rear port.

The Gateway Module is field installable. A point-by-point installation guide is included with the module. If additional support is required, CPI's telephone support is just a phone call away. On site installation and integration support is available at additional cost.

Attach three cables, Install two wing nuts, set a couple of modbus address jumpers, and you're ready to go. Most of our clients have been able to install the module and have it operational in less than an hour!

Modbus communication is provided through an RS232 serial communications port. This port supports both wired and RF modem connection to any Modbus master device. RS485 Multidrop and Fiber Optic connections can be made through optional communications converter Modules.

The gateway module provides Modbus communications through a standard RS232 serial port. Many applications use Fiber Optic Modems, RS-232 to RS-485 Converters or RF Modems for remote Modbus communications with the MMI / Modbus Master.

The Gateway Module continuously polls data from the recloser control and stores it in its internal Modbus point database. The Modbus Master device can read these values at any time.

Supported supervisory control functions are implemented as writes into the Modbus 40000 register table. The Gateway module continually monitors these registers for changes and performs the required 2179 commands to execute the selected supervisory control function.

Time-tagged events and load profile data are accessible from Modbus one record at a time. Two modes are supported: Most Recent Mode and Search Mode. When Most Recent Mode is selected the displayed record will always be the most recent event or load profile. In Search Mode the user is allowed to step forward or backward through the event or load profile queue one record at a time.

The CPI Gateway Module allows you to upgrade your existing reclosers to support industry standard protocols instead of replacing them at a much higher cost.

Most utility companies do not use the remote control capabilities of the Form 4C Recloser because of the proprietary protocol required for remote communications. The ability to easily and inexpensively add remote control capabilities reduces the cost of restoring power after a fault occurs. Costs which can include not only the cost of repair but also potential legal liabilities and lost revenue during the outage. Remote control of reclosers contributes to cost savings by allowing faulted sections of the network to be isolated and power restored to remaining sections.

Utility companies worldwide are faced with increased levels of regulation concerning "Quality of Supply" to customers. To meet these demands, utility companies are installing automation capable devices to improve reliability of their distribution networks.

A small investment in the CPI Gateway Module to enhance remote control capabilities of existing recloser equipment, could save hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenues, repair costs and liabilities.

We are so confident that you will want to keep this product that we offer a 30 day money back guaranty. Buy it, try it for 30 days from the date of purchase. If it doesn't meet your expectations, return it for a full refund, less shipping charges.