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What’s New in MPD Suite 1.60 OMICRON Releases MPD Suite Software Version 1.60 with Major Performance Enhancements OMICRON has announced the launch of MPD Suite Software version 1.60, now available

We are pleased to announce the latest releases of ARCO Control 1.60 and ReCoPlan 2.60, bringing powerful new capabilities to Distributed Energy Resource (DER) and anti‑islanding protection testing. These updates

PTM 5.11 is focused on DataSync improvements. Additionally it includes a new USB driver for FRANEO 800 and DIRANA Features & Improvements for PTM DataSync Introduction of a DataSync admin

OMICRON Training with Alectrix – 2026 Schedule now live Alectrix (Pty) Ltd. offers specialized power systems training courses for engineers and technicians from electrical utilities, renewable power producers, industrial plants,

OMICRON is pleased to announce the release of CMC Swift 6.00. This is a recommended update for all users of our mobile testing software. The new version brings numerous improvements,

Keep your OMICRON devices performing at their best! Alectrix (Pty) Ltd. is a qualified OMICRON Electronics  Repair Centre, certified to carry out repairs on all primary and secondary test equipment

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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