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An electric utility control room is responsible for keeping the grid stable, resilient, and compliant under constant pressure. Primate delivers mission-critical visualization software designed specifically for this. We aggregate complex operational systems into a single, live operational picture that supports faster, safer grid decisions.
Today’s electric utility control room is managing more variability than ever before. Distributed generation, renewable integration, bidirectional flows, extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and growing regulatory oversight have transformed grid operations.
Yet many control rooms still rely on fragmented systems that were never designed to function as one. SCADA shows one view. OMS shows another. GIS lives separately. Market tools and historian data require separate screens. Operators are left mentally stitching together system context during critical moments.
Primate transforms the grid operations center by using a real-time visualization layer that reflects actual system conditions.
Operators see transmission loading, distribution switching states, outage impact zones, and external risk factors together in one operational picture. The result is immediate situational awareness across the entire service territory, including:
SCADA and EMS
OMS and ADMS
GIS and asset systems
Historian platforms
Weather radar and severe weather alerts
AVL and crew tracking
Security monitoring tools
Unify SCADA, EMS, OMS, ADMS, GIS, historian, weather, AVL, market, and security data into one real-time operational view without disrupting existing infrastructure.
Correlate line loading, voltage levels, topology changes, and contingency analysis to surface developing grid risks before they escalate.
Reduce alarm noise with rule-based alerting that connects related system events and highlights what truly requires operator action.
Switch seamlessly between block, schematic, and geospatial views with feeders, substations, and circuits rendered clearly on any display size.
Combine weather overlays, outage zones, switching status, and crew tracking into one synchronized view for faster response and safer restoration.
Monitor security indicators and system logs within a NERC-aligned framework, with historian replay for audits and post-event review.
Modern electric utility control rooms deal with increasing volatility from renewables, distributed assets, and load variability. With Primate, operators gain a clearer operational picture across generation, transmission, and distribution. You can:
Visualize generation output alongside transmission loading and local demand
Monitor DER impact zones and bidirectional flow conditions in real time
Track frequency, voltage deviations, and balancing conditions during peak events
Maintain live awareness of switching sequences and energization paths
Align field crew deployment with real-time system conditions and grid stress areas
Electric utilities don’t operate in static conditions. Renewable intermittency, distributed generation, load spikes, and equipment constraints constantly reshape grid behavior.
Primate connects live telemetry, historical performance data, and operational state changes into one continuous operational narrative.
Operators can compare current system behavior to past performance, identify recurring stress patterns, and understand how events evolve across transmission and distribution networks. This supports better contingency planning, smoother shift transitions, and stronger decision continuity across teams.
TileViewer, BlackBoard, and TileBuilder combine to process, render, and display pipeline conditions instantly, giving operators a reliable picture of system health.
Real-Time Interface
Access critical system information from anywhere through:
Desktop workstations
Video wall displays
Mobile devices
Remote access points
Emergency backup displays
Visualization Processor
Purpose-built for control room environments, delivering:
High-performance graphics processing
Multi-screen synchronization
Interactive control functions
Remote access capabilities
Real-time data updates
Display Engine
Transform complex data into clear visualizations with:
Optimized rendering for any screen size
Seamless zoom level integration
Automatic data point rendering
Lightning-fast navigation
Custom display formatting
Primate supports your existing OT and IT infrastructure and adapts to the way your electric utility control room already operates. You get:
Control room display design tailored to transmission and distribution workflows
Integration engineering across SCADA, EMS, ADMS, and enterprise systems
Custom grid calculations and reliability logic
End-to-end validation across operational scenarios
Ongoing system optimization and technical support
An electric utility control room should not rely on operators mentally connecting data across disconnected systems. Primate consolidates data from different inputs into a single synchronized environment. The result is sharper awareness, smoother coordination between teams, and more confident operational control of the grid.
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