“Never Go Dark Again” with the Wireless Synchronization Box
As power supply plays an increasingly vital role in daily life, we see that power outages have a greater and greater impact. This is why synchronous grid takeovers are now often preferred over switching “in the dark.” With an average of 15 synchronous grid takeovers per day, we at Voet have extensive knowledge and experience in this area. And even though our specialists deal with these takeovers daily, we still encountered situations where a synchronous grid takeover via cable was technically impossible.
That had to change, thought co-owner Rick Voet—and now we are proud to introduce our innovative Wireless Synchronization Box.
Creating a Reference Point
For a synchronous grid takeover, a good and reliable reference point is essential. Until now, this reference point was usually created with a reference or bypass cable. However, when using a cable connection, the distance between the generator and the reference point is limited due to losses over the cable. In addition, synchronous takeovers at medium voltage were previously impossible—especially when the transformers had different vector group configurations.
How It Works
The Wireless Synchronization Box consists of two components: the transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter is connected at the reference point, and the receiver is connected to the generator. Using a special satellite connection, the transmitter and receiver communicate with each other. The system measures the delay in the wireless connection and compensates for it, creating a clean and reliable reference point.
The Benefits
This application is revolutionary, offering both us and our customers far more possibilities for synchronous grid takeovers. By generating a wireless reference point, limitations such as long distances and physical obstacles are a thing of the past, and we can now even switch at medium voltage.
A Real-World Example
A major industrial company recently asked if we could perform a synchronous grid takeover to enable maintenance work. Due to the complexity of the installation and the required capacity, a takeover at the 10kV level was the only viable solution. The distance to the reference point was approximately 2.5 km, and we also faced different vector group configurations between transformers.
After an intensive preparation and testing phase, we are proud to say that we successfully completed the project. Thanks to the Wireless Synchronization Box, the company’s 2,000 employees were able to continue their daily work without even noticing the changeover that day.
The Wireless Synchronization Box from Voet is a unique solution offering unprecedented possibilities in synchronous grid takeovers. Curious if this solution is suitable for your organisation or project? Send us a message—we’ll be happy to think along with you.
