Common use of Communications and control Clause in Contracts

Communications and control. (1) This section covers microwave and powerline carrier communications sys- tems, load control, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. (2) The performance considerations for a new or replacement master sys- tem must be approved by RUS. A mas- ter system includes the main con- troller and related equipment at the main control point. Performance con- siderations include all major system features and their justification, includ- ing, but not limited to, the objectives of the system, the types of parameters to be controlled or monitored, the com- munication media, alternatives consid- ered, and provisions for future needs.

Communications and control. (1) This section covers microwave and powerline carrier communications sys- tems, load control, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. (2) The performance considerations for a new or replacement master sys- tem must be approved by RUS. A mas- ter system includes the main con- troller and related equipment at the main control point. Performance con- siderations include all major system features and their justification, includ- ing, but not limited to, the objectives of the system, the types of parameters to be controlled or monitored, the com- munication media, alternatives consid- ered, and provisions for future needs. [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facili- ties regardless of the source of financ- ing.