Why Invest in ReticMaster and not in another product?
- It is an Integrated System
- Improved Customer Service
Customer satisfaction, and prompt reaction during network contingencies is extremely important. With privatisation drives currently under discussion, more focus needs to be given to improved customer service. ReticMaster is capable of modelling complete load profiles that can be used extremely effectively by operation staff.The purpose of using load profile data is to assist operational staff to shift load to other network positions for planned maintenance or during fault conditions.
- Improved Efficiency
It is important for the department to maintain the position of chief provider of electricity in the area and should be able to face any private competitor with excellent cost effectiveness. The effort put into network optimisation and long term planning of infrastructure helps in achieving this goal. The implementation of ReticMaster will put the department in a position to do much of the planning work in-house and thereby increasing the productivity of staff. Using advanced software will also aid the department in becoming more competitive.
- No Licensing Fees
ReticMaster has no annual licensing fees
- Optional Maintenance Contracts
Maintenance, which includes upgrades and support, are FREE for the first year. Thereafter an optional annual fee is charged.
- Advanced User Interface
This feature relates directly to time conservation as there is no need to re-enter data into ReticMaster as direct links from other programs can quickly be developed using OLE. If you are interested in linking up to any other program that is not supported, please e-mail us with the details and we will try and accommodate you.
- External program such as Excel, Access, CAD, GIS-AM.FM systems, etc can directly link to ReticMaster,
- OLE object linking & embedding) techniques are used,
- Data is sent from the host system (e.g. AM/FM) to ReticMaster via simple macros and results are returned to the host system,
- ReticMaster dialogue boxes and functions may also be called from the host application,
- ReticMaster has the ability to allow digitising over an imported background images (Bitmap, Jpeg),ReticMaster can read and save PSS/U data files.
- Supported Technologies
- 3phase balanced
- 3phase, 4 wire unbalanced with multiple grounded neutral
- 3phase, 4 wire unbalanced with single grounded neutral
- 3 phase, 3 wire unbalanced
- 2phase
- 1phase with multiple grounded neutral
- 1phase with single grounded neutral
- Dual phase (180° Phase Displacement)
- Unlimited technology mix with full connection validity and Limited Meshed networks
- Load Profiles
ReticMaster supports load-forecasting models, using advanced yearly load profiles, which is very useful in Load Performance studies.
- Automatic Updated Calculations
All calculations and profiles throughout a design are simultaneously and automatically updated when the user changes, scales or adds-on, to an existing network design.
- Advanced Planning Functionality
The TOOLS in ReticMaster cater especially for advanced planning studies. The 'Change Down' tool allows any aspect of the existing network or branch of a network to be automatically changed i.e. Technology, voltage, PF, distance of cable, cable type, node name etc can all be simultaneously changed. Any node within a network can be EDITED and changed by merely right clicking on it. All calculations are then dynamically updated.
- Domestic (Residential) / LV calculations
ReticMaster supports the design of LV connections. Low voltage and medium voltage systems can be mixed completely. Full domestic algorithms are available using appropriate diversity calculations. Statistical load analysis is also available.
- User Suggestions and Requirements
At Inspired Interfaces, we encourage our clients to propose their suggestions or requirements with regards to the improvement of ReticMaster. Although it is not a steadfast policy, we do aspire to incorporate the suggestions within a period of 6 months.
Most systems in competition with ReticMaster are module based e.g. Load Flow Module, Protection Co-ordination Module, Fault Current Module, etc. This means that different studies within a network have to be done at different times. As each module is individually priced, the cost begins to soar as each module is purchased.
ReticMaster, however, is an integrated system. Every feature of the program is combined into one module. This allows multiple network studies to be simultaneously calculated as well as limiting costs.