Category: Beckwith Electric

The M-2001D is an updated version of the earlier M-2001 line.

It is an LTC transformer, substation regulator, and line regulator control that

provides reliable operation with expanded capabilities, such as expanded

communication options and improved UI with programmable alarm LEDs

and additional pushbuttons, including a Wake button that can be programmed

to scroll specific display screens, e.g., for lineman use.

• Modbus, DNP3. and IEC 61850 communication.

• Optional 10/100BaseT Ethernet with up to 8 simultaneous sessions

(up to 5 sessions can use DNP) and expanded Baud rate up to 115000 bps.

• Optional Fiber Optic Ethernet.

• Front USB port for quick programming in the field.

• RS232. RS485 and Fiber serial ports.

• SmartFlash SD card for loading, saving settings, data logging, and quick

firmware update.

• Smart reverse power detection/operation with VT configuration for source

and load sides.

• Demand metering/Datalogging with date/time stamp (Single/Three Phase)

• LDC with R & X or Z compensation.

• Sequence of events (SOE) recording.

• Source PT voltage input.

• Harmonic analysis.

• CBEMA monitoring.

M-2017 Tool Safely Discharges Capacitor Voltage in 2 Minutes

The M-2017 capacitor bank discharge tool is designed to reduce

the voltage of capacitors to a secure level using a controlled

discharge method, completing the process within just 2 minutes.

This discharge tool is equipped with an LED indicator that provides

real-time status updates to ensure safe operation, signaling to the

user when the capacitors have reached a safe level for handling.

For enhanced safety, the M-2017 features an advanced protection

mechanism that activates when 24V is detected in the main unit.

This capacitor discharge tool prevents any discharge of the capacitors,

maintaining stability and safety regardless of actions taken by the

technician. This makes the M-2017 an essential discharge tool for 

technicians working in environments where capacitor handling is

frequent, providing both efficiency and peace of mind in operations.

• Safely discharges M-2979 cabinet capacitors

• Dual-channel, 53V-250V voltage range

• Operates at -40ºC to +60ºC.

The M-2017 capacitor bank discharge tool features an advanced safety

mechanism that prevents unintended discharges, ensuring technician

safety with a visual LED indicator for real-time status updates.

Construction

Molded Lexan®

• Body and door fabricated from molded Lexan

• EXL 9330 Copolymer (.150″ nominal thickness)

• UV Inhibitor• Passed drop test on all eight corners

• Flame Retardant UL 94V-0

• NEMA 3RX water ingress and corrosion protection

• Stronger than standard polycarbonate

• Excellent low temperature impact strength (11 ft. lb./in. @ -60° F) ASTM D256

• Silicone closed cell gasket

• External adjustable mounting bracket

• Integral door hinges with stainless steel hinge pin

• Enclosure door accommodates optional power supplies, battery and communications devices

• External Grounding stud provided

Cold Rolled Steel/Stainless Steel (304)

• Body and door fabricated from 14/16 gauge steel

• Continuously welded seams ground smooth

• Closed cell neoprene gasket

• External adjustable mounting bracket

• Stainless steel door hinge

• Enclosure accommodates optional power supplies, battery and communications devices

• External Grounding stud provided

• Powder coated, ANSI 70 Grey

• Available in the following construction materials:

– Molded Lexan (NEMA® 3RX rated)

– Cold Rolled Steel (NEMA® 3 rated)

– Stainless Steel (NEMA® 3 rated)

• UV resistant

• Locking clasps accept 3/8″ hasp locks

• Flexible configurations allow adaptation to a wide range of applications

Application

Each M-2980A enclosure can be configured with the optional support 

equipment to match the existing control application and environment

or supplied completely empty. See the Optional Equipment

section for details regarding the optional equipment available.

The Beckwith Electric M-6283A Three Phase Digital Capacitor Bank Control

is a three phase sensing and ganged or optional independent phase

operation complete solution designed for remote capacitor automation,

monitoring, and protection for high voltage utility distribution systems.

It is a universal control offering automatic Voltage, VAr, Current, Time

(seasonality) or Temperature operation with programmable voltage override.

It has full three phase voltage and current sensing and is compatible with

traditional VTs, line post sensors, and multi‑core LPS.

The optional M-2980A Control cabinet offers a wide range of Pole top

mounting options and accessories for communication hardware.

Features of the M-6283A include:

• Three phase (ganged) capacitor switch operation with optional Independent 

Phase switching.

• 8 Setting profiles with programmable automatic or SCADA-controlled profile

switching.

• Patent pending neutral current detection algorithm.

• Front panel USB port for local programming and data transfer.

• Multiple communication options – wired Ethernet, WiFi, Fiber optic, RS485.

RS232. Bluetooth, and supports DNP3 and Modbus protocols.

• Advanced datalogging and load profile recorder. Logged data is stored in

non-volatile memory, requiring no battery backup.

• Compatible with most popular Volt Var Optimization (VVO) and Conservation

Voltage Reduction (CVR) implementations.

• Sequence of events (SOE) recording – up to 129 events.

• Advanced metering with integrated Power Quality monitoring, including voltage

and current harmonics up to the 31st order, THD, detection of sags, swells,

and sub synchronous transients.

• Oscillographic records with adjustable sampling rate up to 64 s/c.

• Three phase overcurrent detection for through fault monitoring.

• CapTalk software.

• Uncomplicated Windows-based application software for easy local or remote

programming, monitoring, operation, or downloading of recorded information.

• Cyber Security – comprehensive cyber security tools to implement NERC CIP

requirements

• includes IPsec and Radius server security.

• IEEE 1686 Compliant.

The Beckwith Electric M-6280A Digital Capacitor Bank Control is single sensing

gang operated a complete solution designed for remote capacitor automation,

monitoring, and protection for utility distribution systems.

It is a universal control offering automatic Voltage, VAr, Current, Time

(seasonality) or Temperature operation with programmable voltage override.

The M-6280Aoffers multiple communication options – Fiber of RJ45 Ethernet,

Fiber optic, RS485. RS232. Bluetooth, and supports DNP3 and Modbus protocols.

It has data logging capability with continuous recording. Logged data is stored

in non-volatile memory, requiring no battery backup.

• Autodaptive features – Designed to allow coordination with upstream and

downstream distribution controller without communications.

• Time synchronization via DNP3.

• DNP mapping templates to support matching SCADA historical databases.

• Programmable DNP SCADA heartbeat for integrity check.

• Sequence of events (SOE) recording – up to 132 ms timestamped events.

• Harmonics detection, recording, protection, and suppression with current and

voltage tripping.

• Oscillography capture –selectable 16. 32. or 64 samples per cycle capture of sags,

swells, CBEMA events, and sub-synchronous transients.

• Setpoint Profile switching (8 Profiles).

• Cyber Security – comprehensive cyber security tools to implement NERC CIP

requirements

• includes IPsec and Radius server security.

• Smart Flash SD Card Slot for quick uploading of configurations, settings, and

firmware upgrades.

• Supports control cloning.

• Supports device discovery using CapTalk.

The Beckwith Electric M-6280A Digital Capacitor Bank Control is single sensing

gang operated a complete solution designed for remote capacitor automation,

monitoring, and protection for utility distribution systems.

It is a universal control offering automatic Voltage, VAr, Current, Time

(seasonality) or Temperature operation with programmable voltage override.

The M-6280Aoffers multiple communication options – Fiber of RJ45 Ethernet,

Fiber optic, RS485. RS232. Bluetooth, and supports DNP3 and Modbus protocols.

It has data logging capability with continuous recording. Logged data is stored

in non-volatile memory, requiring no battery backup.

• Autodaptive features – Designed to allow coordination with upstream and

downstream distribution controller without communications.

• Time synchronization via DNP3.

• DNP mapping templates to support matching SCADA historical databases.

• Programmable DNP SCADA heartbeat for integrity check.

• Sequence of events (SOE) recording – up to 132 ms timestamped events.

• Harmonics detection, recording, protection, and suppression with current and

voltage tripping.

• Oscillography capture –selectable 16. 32. or 64 samples per cycle capture of sags,

swells, CBEMA events, and sub-synchronous transients.

• Setpoint Profile switching (8 Profiles).

• Cyber Security – comprehensive cyber security tools to implement NERC CIP

requirements

• includes IPsec and Radius server security.

• Smart Flash SD Card Slot for quick uploading of configurations, settings, and

firmware upgrades.

• Supports control cloning.

• Supports device discovery using CapTalk.

Additional features of the M-4272 include:

• Multiple setpoint profiles for various application requirements.

• Integrated control, supervisory functions, sequence of events, and oscillograph

recording.

• Extensive commissioning tools, including ringdown analysis.

• Optional M-3919A Graphic Display Unit (GDU) and Touch Screen Human Machin

Interface (HMI) for communicating with one or two M-4272 units.

• Optional M-5072 Retrofit Kit for M-4272 Replacement of M-0272/M-0236B Analog

Transfer Logic Controller.

• Fournit des transferts Automatiques et Manuelles des systèmes de l’autobus

dans les centrales électriques et les usines de transformation industrielle

• Assure la continuité des processus

• Sélectionne automatiquement Rapide, En-phase, Tension Résiduelle,

et Temps Fixe transferts du moteur de bus, en fonction des conditions

variables du système

• Applicable pour transferts Manuels et Automatiques, unilateraux et

bi-directionnelles

• Peut être agrandi pour accueillir des configurations multiples disjoncteurs

• Plusieurs profils de consigne pour les besoins de diverses applications

The M-4272 Digital Motor Bus Transfer system provides automatic and manual

 transfers of motor bus systems in power plants and industrial processing plants,

to ensure process continuity. For any critical application in which losing power

is unacceptable, the M-4272 seamlessly handles transfer to backup power sources.

It automatically selects fast, in-phase, residual voltage, and fixed time motor bus

transfers, based on system conditions.

It is applicable for both one way and bi-directional manual and automatic transfers

and can be expanded to accommodate multiple breaker configurations.

• Contrôle intégré, des fonctions de surveillance, la séquence des

événements et l’enregistrement oscillographe dans un seul appareil

• Nombreux outils de mise en service, y compris anneau analyse

descendante

• Unité d’Affichage Graphique (UDG) M-3919 optionnelle et Écran

Tactile avec Interface Machine-Homme (IMH) pour communiquer

avec une ou deux unités M-4272

• En option Kit d’adaptation M-5072 pour Remplacement de

M-4272 de la commande analogique de transfert logique

M-0272/M-0236B