GridBeats™ APS Automation and Protection System

GridBeats™ APS represents a new approach to protection and control devices for transmission,

primary distribution, generation and large industrial applications. It supports standard P&C

schemes like conventional (copper wiring), digital (with and without process bus), centralized

protection and control, and enables Virtual Protection Relays (VPR). GridBeats™ APS builds on

the proven digital technology and algorithms of the renowned UR (Universal Relay) and MiCOM

Agile platforms ensuring the highest levels of security, selectivity, performance, adaptability and

dependability. GridBeatsTM APS redefines the management of P&C devices by introducing GE

Vernova-patented functionalities such as Hardware Abstraction (unbundling hardware from

application) and Independent Firmware (separating core P&C from Platform firmware). These

technologies streamline management with greater flexibility enabling significant cost savings.

An intuitive IED configuration tool (ICT) completes the package making GridBeats™ APS ideal

to combat cybersecurity threats, help with aging infrastructure and capacity expansion, and

ease operational complexity. In other words, it helps customers tackle the P&C challenges of the

digital age.