GARD 8000 System

Global Architecture and Relaying Device

Protective Relay and Communications System

One product for all your teleprotection and line protection needs.

Proven, high-speed, secure and reliable synchronous communications.

Use as a stand-alone teleprotection channel, line differential protection, distance relay, Power Line Carrier, or combine them in one device.

The teleprotection system is backwards compatible with RFL 9745.

Use 6U for up to six functions, 3U version for up to three.

Selectable redundancy for power supply, main processor, functional modules and comms interfaces.

Customized programmable logic for your specific application saves commissioning time and eliminates complex configuration.

Straightforward web browser user interface for settings and diagnostics; no proprietary application program required.

Optional, built-in GPS receiver provides accurate time independently from any station clock.

Efficient use of your communications channel; up to 12 x 64 kbps per fiber or connection.

Up to 6 communication interfaces in one 6U device; use for redundant communication paths or to different remote terminals.

A wide range of communication interfaces to choose from:

T1/E1, electrical or fiber

RS 449, 56 -768 kbps

X.21, 64-768 kbps

V.35, 64-768 kbps

G.703, co-directional, 64 kbps

C37.94 fiber

Fiber, multi-mode or single-mode; up to 80 km

Audiotone, 2 wire or 4 wire

Power Line Carrier; ON/OFF or FSK selectable (April 2005)

The communication interfaces can be freely mixed-and-matched; e.g. use a 64 kbps digital channel as primary and a leased phone line for back-up.

For more information on the GARD 8000 System, contact Becky Wilkins at 931-864-7310 or by e-mail, becky.wilkins@assetcompany.com, be sure to include your name, company name, and telephone number in the e-mail message.