December 3, 2007 - (Minneapolis, MN) Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI)’s monarch lite software platform is configured and packaged not only for small SCADA applications, but also offered as one of the most capable, flexible and open Substation Automation platforms on the market.
OSI’s monarch lite is a streamlined and optimized version of OSI’s monarch architecture installed worldwide, and is virtually identical in functionality and features. monarch lite software is based on open industry standards including Windows or Linux and DNP or IEC Communications protocols, and can utilize all common hardened Substation Automation hardware equipment, such as those offered by GarrettCom, RuggedCom, SEL, etc., and can also be installed on hardened platforms including those offered by SEL.
OSI’s monarch lite Substation Automation platform features a flexible communications architecture and is a hardware-independent solution, capable of running on all standard off-the-shelf, substation hardened hardware and features advanced functions including process monitoring, a redundant/failover configuration option and full multiple-client support, as well as Web-based Graphical User Interface, secure ICCP communications, real-time/historical trending and historical information system and data archiving. OSI’s monarch lite system has fault-tolerant capabilities including a rugged industrial server, RAID disk capability and rugged half-height cabinet.
Standard configurations can be further enhanced with an array of optional hardware and software features including custom RTU protocols, additional consoles, printers, master synchronization, redundancy, manual operator log, centralized database and display maintenance, DNP slave license, OSIRIS™ Remote Terminal Unit, GPS time source and additional applications software, as well as training, installation and general engineering assistance. The monarch lite platform can readily interface with additional third-party products including IEDs, Relational Database Historians and other customer-defined applications.
Based in part on the success of OSI’s proven software products and industry-leading satisfaction rating, OSI customers have encouraged the company to become a larger player in the Substation Automation market.
“We have seen a lot of entry level or process control SCADA or HMI products applied to Substation Automation. These solutions create islands of automation with no capability for growth, redundancy or continued path for technological enhancements. OSI has applied the same Product principles and experience we have in the Control Center applications down to the substation. With the monarch lite product, utilities can find a powerful platform that can grow and meet their needs. Those who have an OSI monarch system in their control centers can minimize data and display maintenance by sharing these between the substation and the Control Center,” said Bahman Hoveida, President and CEO of OSI.
OSI provides open, state-of-the-art, and high-performance automation solutions to utilities worldwide. These solutions include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Network Management Systems (NMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Generation Management Systems (GMS), as well as individual software and hardware products and e-business solutions for utility operations. OSI is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
