• One product for all your teleprotection and line protection needs.
• Proven, high-speed, secure and reliable synchronous communications.
  
• Use as a stand-alone teleprotection channel, line differential protection, distance relay, Power Line Carrier, or combine them in one device.
  
• Optional IEC 61850 Ethernet Tripping Module.
  
• Free Software Emulator to use for doing system settings off-line.
  
• Use 6U for up to six functions, 3U version for up to three.
  
• Selectable redundancy for power supply, main processor, functional modules and comms interfaces.
  
• Customized programmable logic for your specific application saves commissioning time and eliminates complex configuration.
  
• Straight forward web browser user interface for settings and diagnostics; no proprietary application program required.
  
• Optional, built-in GPS receiver provides accurate time tags, independently from any station clock.
  
• Efficient use of your communications channel; up to 12 x 64 kbps per fiber or connection.
  
• Up to 6 communication interfaces in one 6U device; use for redundant communication paths or to different remote terminals.
  
• A wide range of communication interfaces to choose from:
  
  • T1/E1, electrical or fiber
  • RS 449, 56 -768 kbps
  • X.21, 64-768 kbps
  • V.35, 64-768 kbps
  • G.703, co-directional, 64 kbps
  • C37.94 fiber
  • Fiber, multi-mode or single-mode; up to 80 km
  • Audio tone, 2 wire or 4 wire
  • Power Line Carrier; ON/OFF or FSK selectable (1 PLC in a 3U and
    up to 4 in a 6U GARD)
• The communication interfaces can be freely mixed-and-matched; e.g. use a 64 kbps digital channel as primary and a leased phone line for back-up.
  
• Ten Year Warranty.

GARD 8000 HCB Replacement
The award winning GARD 8000 is now available in a Current Differential HCB Relay replacement package. This simple solution provides a solution for upgrading existing pilot wire relaying systems. The GARD 8000 can be furnished with a wiring harness to external current and potential switches. The relay and swtiches are supplied with a mounting adapter to mount in existing pilot wire relay panel cutouts.

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GARD 8000 Configurator
This configurator is a software tool that you can download onto your PC and use it to configure a GARD system by selecting various hardware options. The program provides a chassis layout, power budget, along with a configuration smart number for ordering purposes. You will need to have Microsoft Access on your computer to use this program. Once downloaded the application will work simply by clicking on the configuration icon, no installation is necessary.

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