Question

What’s the difference between switchgear and smart switchgear?

Please compare them in a table if you can

Answer 1

1)Smart switchgear is the new terminology given to programmable power-distribution solutions that are equipped with self monitoring features.

2)Smart switchgear also measure various electrical parameters and these parameters can be communicated to energy management systems and building management systems on real time basis.

3)Smart switchgear can be monitored remotely for their status and also can be given command for operation.

4)Smart switchgear is pre-programmed switchgear supporting remote monitoring, configuration and control of embedded intelligent devices through two way real-time communication. It allows monitoring of incoming and outgoing power, automatic transfer of power during peak load and automatic opening and closing to maintain power load. Smart switchgear enables better monitoring, control and communication, allowing energy saving and better management.

5)Buildings (commercial, residential and industrial) consume a lot of energy and world over initiatives are being taken to save energy and reduce the negative impact on the environment. In such a scenario smart switchgears come in action by measuring, connecting and saving to help manage energy and bring energy bills down significantly.

Switchgear is defined as an assembly of switching and interrupting devices, providing control, metering, protection, and current regulating applications.Without all the communication,internet monitoring and all the above mentioned Aspects of a "smart" switchgear ,we get a normal switchgear system

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