Mixed Circuit Protection (MCP) is Synaptec’s solution to eliminate the risk of auto-reclosing on a permanent cable fault.
MCP utilises Synaptec’s platform technology, Distributed Electrical Sensing (DES), to instantly detect whether a fault has occurred on a cable zone. By differentiating overhead lines and underground cables, it informs the protection relay’s response in milliseconds, before the breaker opens. Adopted by Transmission System Operators (TSOs) worldwide, it is quickly becoming an essential solution to ensure continuous power supply and avoid costly damage to grid assets.