The new PowerCommand 500/550 Remote Monitoring System from Cummins Power Generation provides a convenient Web-based means of remotely monitoring and controlling on-site generator sets, transfer switches, sensors and output controls from any PC or Mac computer. Multiple authorized users can now remotely determine the status of annunciators, alternators, engines, and transfer switches from anywhere, reducing the need for costly service calls and site visits. With the PowerCommand system, users can remotely start and stop generators, start and stop transfer switch tests, and reset and acknowledge faults.

Ideal for a wide range of on-site power applications, such as data centers, health care, manufacturing, offices and schools, the system is available in two levels of capability. The PowerCommand 500 remote monitoring system is capable of monitoring and controlling two devices, such as one generator set and one transfer switch in a typical standby power application. The PowerCommand 550 remote monitoring system is capable of monitoring and controlling up to 12 on-site devices, such as multiple generator sets, multiple transfer switches or other I/O modules. Both remote monitoring systems are compatible with power generation equipment from Cummins Power Generation as well as third-party manufacturers.

The PowerCommand 500/550 is also capable of notifying users of power system events when they happen