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The all new OMICRON CPX 200!

Gallery Above – click the arrows to browse Unleash the Expert. The CPX 200 marks a pivotal milestone in OMICRON’s unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence. This compact, multifunctional

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Alectrix – Who we are…

Discover Alectrix – Your Trusted OMICRON Partner in Southern Africa With over two decades of experience, Alectrix (Pty) Ltd is proud to be the exclusive distributor of OMICRON electronics GmbH in Southern Africa. Our

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The CMC 500: The New Benchmark for Personal Safety

The CMC 500 sets new standards in electrical testing technology. Its performance and precision, automatic test procedures, and versatility are all hugely impressive. However, particularly noteworthy are the advanced safety features, which

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PAC World Africa Conference 2026  – Call for Papers

We are headed back to Africa! Join us for our 4th PAC World Africa Conference 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will be held 20 – 23 April, 2026.

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COMPANO 100: Fit for Cable Measurements with Version 2.50

We are happy to announce the release of a new accessory package1 and software version for the COMPANO 100. The latest update enhances our lightweight, battery-powered and versatile tool with additional measurement capabilities.

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6th Power System Protection Summit (PS²)

For the special 6th anniversary edition, we’ve selected the most important topics for our MEA region and invited renowned experts who will share their valuable knowledge and insights. Dates: 15

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Cybersecurity from the Control Center to the Substation

This is how Stadtwerke Kempen is preparing for the future with the help of OMICRON. They provide insights into the new construction of their control center and substation. Should you

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL 5.10

Discover new and updated test templates for a wide range of protection relays including the centralized protection and control device SSC600 from ABB and latest Schneider Electric devices of the

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OMICRON CMC 500 Launch – See you there!

You’re Invited!We’re excited to welcome you to the official launch of the OMICRON CMC 500 — a groundbreaking leap forward in power system testing and diagnostics. Join us for an

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CMControl P App 2.80 Available

Are you regularly testing manually? The new version of our CMControl P App adds several convenient features to simplify and speed up your daily testing tasks. New Features and improvements of

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B-BBEE Level 1 has been renewed!

Alectrix is pleased to announce that we have renewed our status as a B-BBEE Compliant Level 1 company. For all our current clients and users you will still have the

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Safe and Efficient Cable Measurements with CIB1

A Powerful Duo The CIB1 accessory for the COMPANO 100 is ideal for cable impedance and shield current measurements. This combination offers significant benefits by reducing wiring, providing an intuitive and guided workflow, and enabling

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Alectrix launches revolutionary test set – the OMICRON CMC 500 at Enlit Africa

Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to Alectrix GM Riaan Louw about OMICRON’s new revolutionary test set, the CMC 500, at Enlit Africa 2025. We are the exclusive distributor of OMICRON electronics in

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CT Analyzer Software Version 5.40 – now available

It’s always our aim to make the usability of our devices even better for you. Various features and improvements have been implemented in the latest CT Analyzer Suite software update. The

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Enlit Africa 2025 Exhibition – See you there!

Join Alectrix (Pty) Ltd and HV Test Group (Pty) Ltd next week at #EnlitAfrica 2025! We are thrilled to announce that Alectrix will be participating with HV Test at this

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OMI­CRON OT Vul­ner­a­bil­ity Re­port 2024

The OMICRON OT Vulnerability Report 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of security vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems (ICS). By examining thousands of vulnerabilities from the past decade, the report highlights

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The Importance of Calibration

Ensuring Accuracy and Reliability in Power System Testing In the world of power system testing, the accuracy and reliability of your testing equipment are paramount. Calibration plays a crucial role

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Alectrix Five Year Extended Warranty for OMICRON Products

Alectrix is offering a five year extended warranty on any OMICRON products purchased since January 1, 2010. The goal of this offer is to underline the high reliability of OMICRON

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Test equipment safety at OMICRON

Safety, right from the start Safety plays a key role that begins in the development phase, when every new product undergoes a Product Safety Risk Assessment (PSRA). This ongoing process

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1st CMC 500 order worldwide!

A celebration of firsts! 1st CMC 500 order worldwide! – – – 1st CMC 500 order in Africa! – – – 1st CMC 500 in South Africa! Alectrix (Pty) Ltd

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Unlocking New Business Opportunities with OMICRON electronics – Monitoring Solutions!

At Alectrix (Pty) Ltd, we are always looking ahead—anticipating industry needs and bringing world-class solutions to our market. That’s why we’re thrilled to expand our partnership with OMICRON, a global

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Ready for the CMC 500: Test Universe v5.00, RelaySimTest, EnerLyzer and CMC Swift

  We are pleased to announce software updates for Test Universe, RelaySimTest, EnerLyzer and CMC Swift. The updates include support for our new CMC 500 test set. In addition, there are

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FRANEO 800 PQlyzer for Instrument Transformers – now available

FRANEO 800 PQlyzer for Instrument Transformers – our new solution for wideband testing of instrument transformers for power quality Power quality (PQ) measurements are an important element of maintaining grid

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The all new OMICRON CMC 500!

  We’re thrilled to unveil the CMC 500, a game-changing modular, multi-phase protection relay test set and commissioning tool. This cutting-edge solution is designed to tackle modern challenges in protection

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How Efficient are Your Testing Processes?

Use Objective Indicators to Measure Your Testing Efficiency One of the most pressing questions that many companies in the energy sector are grappling with is how to deal with increasing

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Useful Knowledge: Tips for Wiring and Polarity Tests with CPOL3

Using the CPOL3 with one of our test devices, such as the CPC 100, COMPANO 100, CMC 353, or CMC 356, provides a wide range of wiring and polarity testing options. The new functions of the CPOL3 offer even greater

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL 4.70 available

The OMICRON software technology including the OMICRON Control Center, XRIO, and LinkToXRIO enables users to create specific test templates which adapt automatically to the actual relay settings. This functionality is

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B-BBEE Level 1 has been renewed!

Alectrix is pleased to announce that we have renewed our status as a B-BBEE Compliant Level 1 company. For all our current clients and users you will still have the

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StationScout Navigates New Waters

Latest article from OMICRON electronics: StationScout Navigates New Waters and Support for IEC 104 RTU/Gateway Testing It can be tough to make sure that data transmission within substations, and from

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Firewalls Under Attack – How to Protect Your IT/OT Systems

Latest article from OMICRON electronics on Fire­wal­ls Un­der At­tack  – How to Protect Your IT and OT Systems Firewalls are the first line of defense in protecting critical infrastructures in

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Our Cybersecurity Solutions Found a New Home

OMICRON is happy to announce the launch of their new OMICRON Cybersecurity website, where they can provide you with a detailed understanding of all our intrusion detection, asset inventory, vulnerability

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OMICRON Southern Africa User Conference 2024 – Call to Register

We would like to invite all OMICRON users to join us for the 2024 OMICRON South African Conference (SAUC 2024). Dates: Tuesday, 30 July to Thursday, 1 August 2024 Physical

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Eskom Transmission invests into Substation Commissioning and Maintenance Test Equipment!

Eskom Transmission invests into Substation Commissioning and Maintenance Test Equipment! The five-year frame agreement with Alectrix includes the supply of State-of-the-Art Digital Substation Communications Test Equipment, Secondary Injection Test Sets

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New PD monitoring solution for GIS/GIL – PARADIMO 100

Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for Gas-Insulated Switchgear Partial discharge (PD) in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and gas-insulated lines (GIL) is a leading indicator that a fault will occur in the insulation,

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Test Universe 4.40 – Configure your hardware easily

Test Universe is our most powerful and convenient software tool for settings-based testing of protection relays. Function-specific test modules graphically display relay characteristics, allowing you to easily check settings and

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL 4.60 available

The OMICRON software technology including the OMICRON Control Center, XRIO, and LinkToXRIO enables users to create specific test templates which adapt automatically to the actual relay settings. This functionality is

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OMICRON and Alectrix: Your Partner for a Sustainable Future in Southern Africa

OMICRON provides a wide range of products and solutions for the various renewable energy sources, utilizing the latest technologies, such as IEC 61850. Dedicated products CMC 430 CMC 353 Protection

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Employment Opportunity: Calibration and Repair Centre Technician

We’re seeking a skilled Calibration and Repair Centre Technician to join our team! If you are: qualified electrical / electronics technician strong administrative, organising and meticulous record keeping skills a

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Application Note: Cable Impedance Measurement with COMPANO 100

This application note explains how the impedances and the k-factor of short power cables (up to 5 km) can be measured with COMPANO 100. Such cables are very common in urban

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PAC World Africa Conference 2024  – Register Now

We are headed back to Africa! Join us for our 3rd PAC World Africa Conference 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will be held April 15-18, 2024. Venue: Eskom

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ADMO 6.20 and InSight 3.20 available

Benefit from Better Workflows and a New Widget in InSight This update will boost your productivity and also includes security updates, usability improvements, and important bug fixes. ADMO 6.20 Unleash

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL 4.50 available

The OMICRON software technology including the OMICRON Control Center, XRIO, and LinkToXRIO enables users to create specific test templates which adapt automatically to the actual relay settings. This functionality is

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StationGuard Receives Security Certificate from the BSI

WE ARE CYBERSECURE – The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has tested our StationGuard intrusion detection system and awarded us the IT Security Certificate (BSZ), making us the

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New OMICRON Magazine Issue: Meet the Digital Twins of your IEDs

The new edition of the OMICRON Magazine is out now! In the cover story we show you how you can use Digital Twins to carry out Iterative Closed-Loop tests on

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Vibration Patterns – The Fingerprint of the Tap Changer

The on-load tap changer (OLTC) is a crucial component in power transformers, and its primary function is maintaining voltage in electrical networks. Moving the position of the tap changer makes

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL 4.40 available

The OMICRON software technology including the OMICRON Control Center, XRIO, and LinkToXRIO enables users to create specific test templates which adapt automatically to the actual relay settings. This functionality is

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RelaySimTest 4.20 Available

RelaySimTest is a software solution for system-based protection testing with OMICRON test equipment that takes a novel, future-oriented approach: the test is independent of relay type and relay manufacturer and

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B-BBEE Level 1 has been renewed!

Alectrix is pleased to announce that we have renewed our status as a B-BBEE Compliant Level 1 company. For all our current clients and users you will still have the

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CT Analyzer 5.30 Software Version Available

It’s always our aim to make the usability of our devices even better for you. Also, with the CT Analyzer software release 5.30, several improvements regarding the presentation of the measuring

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PTM 5.00 Software Version Available

The Primary Test Manager™ (PTM) software supports you during diagnostic tests on circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, rotating machines, grounding systems, power transformers as well as associated equipment such

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MPD Suite software version 1.40 now available

Our MPD Suite software is used with our MPD 800 for standard-compliant partial discharge (PD) testing and diagnosis. It is also used with our UHF 800 for ultra-high frequency PD

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New Protection Test Templates in PTL available

The OMICRON software technology including the OMICRON Control Center, XRIO, and LinkToXRIO enables users to create specific test templates which adapt automatically to the actual relay settings. This functionality is

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