• Bit Error Rates (BER) less than 10-7
• No rain-fade
• Solar flares and equinox, not an issue
• 2 second control regardless of location
• Near instantaneous non-critical load availability
• Upgradeable over the air – No down time
• Network management system - NMS
• High security

 

 

UltraSatNet System has served power utilities for SCADA application for more than a decade with a flawless track record. UltraSatNet is inherently more secure than any other wireless system. The unmatched security of the satellite UltraSatNet system becomes apparent when the following factors are considered:

• Hacker-free System: Isolated from public network. There is no access.
• Inherent Encryption: Proprietary code system
• Signal Interception Prevention: Signal cannot be intercepted, modified and re-transmitted to generate unintended control action.
• Internet Virus Immunity: Internet viruses cannot be injected into the system since there is no connection to the public network.
• USAT is Non-operational if stolen: An UltraSatNet USAT stolen from inventory or an operating location cannot be used to interfere with system operations.
• Prevention of USAT Hub Emulation: HUB operation cannot be emulated to send erroneous commands to the remote terminals.
• Prevention of Broadcasting/Reception of Malicious Signals: Signals cannot be sent over the satellite using a VSAT, to issue false commands.
• Immunity to Other Ku-band Signals: Other signals appear as noise

 

 

Mica-Tech’s UltraSatNet System is the most reliable system for SCADA power grid applications and has operated flawlessly in the field for over ten years.

UltraSatNet System has been designed and manufactured to operate in extreme environmental conditions that can disrupt other wireless communication networks.

UltraSatNet satellite communication system performs reliably:

• During emergency when command and control functions must be completed in seconds to maintain the grid operation or other critical functions, UltraSatNet system continues to operate reliably with Bit Error Rate well above any other wireless communication system. UltraSatNet remains operational through emergencies caused by weather conditions or a terrorist act that may have disabled public communication infrastructure such as phones, cellular phone network or underground fiber.
• In remote locations where other communication links may not exist or may not have sufficient coverage, UltraSatNet satellite system establishes a reliable communication link for SCADA application.

 

 

UltraSatNet System is a robust and economical alternate to less reliable and expensive radio links leased lines and fiber. Here is a Comparison Chart of the costs associated with UltraSatNet System vs. Alternatives:

Mica-Tech UltraSatnet System vs Alternatives Chart