Motor Protection Relay Solutions for Municipalities
Improve Water, Wastewater, and Power Reliability with NewElec’s Advanced Protection Systems
At NewElec, we understand the operational challenges municipalities face in delivering essential services. From water treatment plants and sewage pump stations to flood control systems and power distribution, municipal engineers, electricians, and plant managers must ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Pump and motor failures, electrical faults, and insufficient monitoring can lead to costly downtime, environmental hazards, and community dissatisfaction.
Our advanced motor protection relays and pump protection solutions provide comprehensive coverage for municipal infrastructure, ensuring that water supply, wastewater management, and distribution systems remain safe, efficient, and resilient.
Municipal Applications We Protect
Our protection and control solutions are designed for critical motor-driven equipment, including:
- Water Treatment Pumps – safeguarding against dry running, cavitation, and overload.
- Wastewater & Sewage Pumps – protection from clogging, overheating, and seal failure.
- Flood Control Dewatering Pumps – ensuring reliability during emergencies and heavy rainfall.
- Borehole & Booster Pumps – monitoring flow and preventing overheating in potable water supply.
- HVAC & Fan Systems – supporting municipal facilities and service buildings.
- Power Distribution Motors & Feeders – enhancing grid reliability and resilience.
- Earth Leakage Protection – ensuring safety and compliance in MCC’s and distribution centres.
Why Wait to Automate™
With NewElec’s Why Wait to Automate™ initiative, municipalities can gradually modernise operations without massive upfront investments. Up to 32 NewCode relays can communicate directly with your control room PLC, offering real-time monitoring and fault reporting.
We support modern communication protocols such as Modbus-TCP, PROFINET and ProfiBus to name a few, and our latest relays are designed with Bluetooth connectivity for safe, wireless configuration via smartphone or laptop. This means engineers can configure or diagnose relays from up to 10 metres away, eliminating the need to open cubicle doors and enhancing operator safety.
For municipalities integrating renewable energy, our Feeder Protection Relays enable safe connection of solar or alternate energy sources to local grids, improving resilience against load shedding and grid instability.
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Comprehensive Earth Leakage & Pump Protection
Our GA Earth Leakage Protection range is widely trusted across municipal applications, delivering reliable Earth Leakage and Earth Fault Protection. Each unit comes with integrated Core Balance Current Transformers (CBCTs) for ease of installation and accuracy. With field-configurable features supported by free Front-End Software, these relays can be tailored to suit diverse municipal requirements. They are fully compatible with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and engineered to remain immune to harmonics often found in wastewater and pumping systems. By minimising unplanned failures, our solutions help extend asset lifespan, reduce maintenance overheads, and ensure that communities receive uninterrupted services without costly disruptions.
“Quiet Champion” In the Industry
Advanced Earth Leakage & Earth Fault Protection
Resilient against harmonics and harsh operating environments
IP65-rated durability for water and wastewater plants
30 Year Lifespan, Field Upgradeable
Time-stamped event and fault records for compliance reporting
Energy efficiency and liability risk management
Seamless integration with existing MCCs and SCADA systems
Explore Our Protection Solutions for Municipalities
Discover our comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the needs of the Municipalities sector:
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Product - KH Series Relay
Product - NewFeed Series Relays
Product - MA Series Relays
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Product - GA Plus Earth Leakage Relay
Why Choose NewElec for Your Municipal Operations
Municipalities rely on NewElec as a trusted partner in ensuring uninterrupted service delivery. Our protection and control solutions are built for long-term reliability, helping utilities safeguard critical infrastructure while reducing operational risks and costs. With proven technology, decades of expertise, and a reputation for dependable performance, NewElec delivers measurable value by keeping essential municipal systems, such as water supply, wastewater management, and power distribution, running safely, efficiently, and without disruption.
Innovation and Quality:
At NewElec, we are driven by innovation, constantly developing products that meet future needs. Our commitment to quality and customer support ensures reliable solutions when you need them.
Feature-Rich Products:
Our products offer features that set them apart, including protection for centrifugal pumps (mixed flow and radial flow), slurry pumps, mag pumps, dewatering pumps, submersible pumps (multi-stage), positive displacement pumps, compressors, aeration fans, and centrifuges.
Comprehensive Protection:
Our products include free Front-End Software for low/medium voltage motor-driven applications, ensuring that your operations are safe and reliable.
Commitment to Quality:
Quality is our top priority. Our rigorous testing and quality control processes ensure that every product we produce meets the highest standards of safety and reliability, giving you confidence in our solutions.
Long Lifespan:
Designed for a 20 to 30-year lifespan, our products reduce long-term costs and provide lasting value.
Event and Fault Records:
Time-stamped and exportable event and fault record capabilities help you monitor and manage your operations more effectively.
Liability Management:
We offer guidance and support to help you manage liability risks without creating additional issues.
Industry Expertise and Exceptional Support:
Choosing NewElec means gaining access to a valuable source of industry knowledge and information. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products; we offer ongoing support and assistance to ensure they continue to meet your needs. Our team of experts is always available to provide guidance, helping you maximize the benefits of our products. With NewElec, you can effectively manage liability risks and enhance your operational efficiency.
Transform Your Municipal Operations with NewElec
NewElec is committed to supporting municipalities in meeting service delivery goals with reliable motor protection relays and control solutions. Whether ensuring clean drinking water, safe wastewater management, or stable electricity distribution, our relays keep your systems running.
Contact NewElec today to learn how we can help protect and optimise your municipal infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do NewElec relays help municipalities prevent pump and motor failures?
NewElec relays detect and respond to common issues such as dry running, cavitation, overload, and overheating. By automatically tripping and protecting pumps and motors, our solutions prevent costly damage, extend equipment life, and reduce service disruptions in water and wastewater facilities.
Are NewElec relays suitable for wastewater and sewage applications?
Yes. Our Earth Leakage and Earth Fault Protection relays are designed for harsh environments where moisture, harmonics, and heavy motor loads are common. This makes them ideal for sewage pump stations, stormwater systems, and wastewater treatment plants.
Can NewElec relays integrate with existing municipal SCADA and PLC systems?
Absolutely. Our products support widely used communication protocols such as Modbus-TCP and PROFINET, enabling seamless integration into SCADA and PLC environments for centralised monitoring, diagnostics, and control.
What safety benefits do NewElec relays provide for municipal engineers and technicians?
Our latest Bluetooth-enabled relays allow technicians to configure and monitor equipment wirelessly from up to 10 metres away. This reduces the need to open cubicle doors or work in live panels, enhancing operator safety during maintenance or troubleshooting.
What is the expected lifespan of NewElec motor protection relays in municipal applications?
NewElec relays are engineered for durability and long-term value, with an operational lifespan of 20 to 30 years. This significantly lowers replacement costs and helps municipalities achieve more predictable maintenance planning.
