Distribution Automation (DA) from Landis+Gyr, built on the secure and scalable Gridstream® Connect network, enables comprehensive two-way grid management that increases AMI ROI, supports critical low-latency applications, and helps utilities meet rising performance demands with. Distribution Automation (DA) from Landis+Gyr, built on the secure and scalable Gridstream® Connect network, enables comprehensive two-way grid management that increases AMI ROI, supports critical low-latency applications, and helps utilities meet rising performance demands with. Distribution Automation (DA), also known as Feeder Automation (FA), encompasses a broad range of applications that help utilities make more efficient use of their distribution feeder systems. It covers various ways this solution can be used, including: ● Monitoring secondary substations for scenarios like Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) and Volt/VAR. Distribution automation (DA) is a family of technologies, including sensors, processors, information and communication networks, and switches, through which a utility can collect, automate, analyze, and optimize data to improve the operational efficiency of its distribution power system. Products. This White Paper, “Smart Grid for Distribution Systems” addresses the benefits and challenges of implementing the many different Distribution Automation functions. This improves the efficiency of power distribution systems.