Compact Telecontrol Technology – FW-5
To meet the increasingly diverse demands of telecontrolapplications,wedeveloprobust,high-qualitytelecontrolsystems.Workingcloselywithourcustomers,wecontinuouslyenhanceandoptimizeoursolutions.Theresultisarangeofhigh-performanceproducts,includingtheFW-5 compact bay station controller.
Aspartofourseries5 product family,thismicro remote terminal unit (RTU)combineshigh performance, advanced functionality, and exceptional durability—qualitiesthatdefineallLACROIXSAEtelecontrolproducts.
FW-5 – The Expandable Compact Station of the series5 Family
The FW-5 is a high-performance, space-saving telecontrol and automation system for DIN rail mounting. It combines all essential functions for monitoring, control, logging, and data communication in a single platform, making it an efficient solution for a wide range of telecontrol, substation automation, and distributed system management applications.
Its integrated processing power and flexible expandability allow the FW-5 to handle numerous decentralized applications independently and reliably.
Easy Configuration & Quick Commissioning
Together with our powerful setIT configuration software, the FW-5 enables intuitive engineering and rapid commissioning. Additional features, such as configuration via USB flash drive or SD card, further simplify setup and provide maximum flexibility during deployment.
Versatile Application Areas
The FW-5 adapts easily to a wide variety of requirements thanks to its modular design and support for numerous external components. Users can connect up to twelve extension boards, creating a customized solution tailored to their specific needs.
Its powerful CPU and high immunity to electromagnetic interference make the FW-5 a compact yet highly capable RTU.
Typical Application Areas:
- Field device in transformer substations with protection device coupling
- Intelligent secondary substations with power quality monitoring, earth fault and short-circuit indicators
- Control unit for direct marketing and balancing energy
- Feed-in management in renewable energy plants
- Intelligent metering points for voltage regulation in distribution networks
- Monitoring of media and infrastructure systems in pipeline networks
- Key use cases under the German Renewable Energies Act (EEG)
EEG-Related Applications
The FW-5 is especially suited for applications under the German Renewable Energies Act (EEG), including:
- Feed-in management for generation plants as per § 9 EEG 2017
- Direct marketing of renewable energy as per § 20 EEG 2017
- Congestion management in local grid stations
Ready-to-Use Complete Solutions
Upon request, we supply the FW-5 as a fully assembled and ready-to-operate solution. We configure each system according to individual project requirements. Depending on the application, the solution may include:
- The FW-5 telecontrol unit
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
- Communication modules
- Relays
- Transfer terminals
- Other required components
All elements are installed in high-quality enclosures from trusted manufacturers such as Eaton or Rittal.
IT Security You Can Rely On
Like all products in the series5e family, the FW-5 is built with state-of-the-art IT security in mind. It supports extensive security features that comply with current requirements from the BDEW whitepaper and BSI recommendations, including:
- Modern Linux kernel
- Granular firewall rules for advanced network security
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with fully customizable user roles
These features ensure the FW-5 provides a secure and reliable foundation for your critical infrastructure.