Advanced Load Control for Managing Peak Demand
The L532 advanced load control switch allow utilities to manage multiple large residential electrical loads to flatten system peak loading and minimize demand charges. The switch enables two-way direct load control (DLC) and demand response (DR).
The high-power relay can be used with typical wired 120 VAC, 208 VAC and 240 VAC loads up to 30 A or 1.5 HP. Compatible loads include pool pumps, electric water heaters, electric vehicle charging stations, baseboard heaters, and HVAC compressors.
The low-power relay can be used with control circuits up to 3 A and 120 VAC for HVAC and similar applications.
The L532 switch uses an integrated Gridstream RF Series 5 radio module to provide robust, two-way communications utilizing the AMI network to monitor controllable load and ensure operations are carried out and confirmed on schedule. The switch can route messages through meters and routers or directly to a data collector, giving utilities a robust and cost-effective option to implement demand response and realize a greater return on smart grid investments.
