IEC 61850 Substation

Communication
IEC 61850 Standard Update

Donny Sia
Regional Sales Director

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Market Trend and Challenges

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Market Trends – Power Transmission & Distribution

Utilities and System Automation Vendors (SAVs) Significant increase of data connectivity via mobile technology
are responsible for specifying solutions, while 3G/4G is expected primarily outside of DACH to build up back-up
SAVs will provide access to the substation lines e.g in Russia/ Spain for LV substations
automation market. Ethernet based IEC61850 is becoming the core standard in power

Technology
systems.
End-User

Security requirements are increasing for IP based substation

communication due to more interconnected devices

SAVs and utilities are looking for vendors able

to provide end-to-end solutions. Ethernet, IP, MPLS replace SDH/SONET, higher
Telecom equipment Suppliers want partner- throughput and lower OpEx for Smart Grid upgrades,
ships to move into Smart Grid, as strategic new applications such as IP video surveillance, IEC
alliances/ frame agreements become more 61850 IEDs.
important. SG technology is not declining Powerline protocol is
Existing infrastructure should provide 10 to 20 Power becoming an option for low voltage distribution systems.
years ongoing lifecycle of substations. Merging Unit is disappearing.
Transmission
& Distribution
LV substations are being connected to
communication networks.
Market IEC 81850 for HV/MV
IEC 61850 for LV under preparation
Applications

Regulations
Control techniques move into decentralized Companies establish own standards
power generation to monitor almost 100% of based on IEC 61000-4-18 to become
all renewable power producers, starting from mandatory in HV (400KV) substations
100 KW and even down to 30KW e.g. in UK IEEE 1686 – security for IEDs

Virtual Power Plant (VPP) market increases from Local regulations e.g. BSI mainly for Smart Meter Data
$5.2bn to $7.4bn by 2015 predicted by Pike Product Approval required to get into RFQ’s from Utilities
Research In DACH, requirements of BDEW white paper will be required
as mandatory from all 4 German and Austrian TSOs

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Challenges – Power Transmission & Distribution

Substations
Belden
Technologies
a leading
global partner • Ethernet is coming down to process level in substations
with a strong • Time synchronization implementation based on IEEE 1588 up to 50nano seconds
focus on your • Cyber Security to protect substations for unauthorized access
• Zero second recovery redundant network protocol HSR/PRP for power delivery network
market
• IEDS with Embedded Ethernet switching interface

Markets
• Control bi-directional load flow caused by decentralized power generation in smaller units
through renewable energy and cogeneration results in more need of communication
• Implementation of Process bus to meet interoperability with new IEC 61850 standard
to create intelligent substations
• Monitor and control real time the power network at all levels of substations by extending
& upgrade communication network infrastructure
• Enable load management to react on increasing fluctuation and larger distance of power
supply
Meet Markets Requirements
• Compliance with standards
• Reliability
• Safety
• Interoperability
• Redundancy
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IEC 61850 Update

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Conventional Substation

• One-way communication
• Communications built on top serial networks (RS485,
RS232, RS422)
• Each component hardwired with parallel copper wires
• Usually dedicated WAN connections
from RTUs / data comm processors
– Analog leased lines
– Dial-up modems

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Historical Substation Protocols

• Vendor-based
− Alstom Courier
− ABB SPA
− Siemens Profibus
− Schneider Modbus

• Standard
− DNP3
− IEC 60870

• Problem
− Proprietary structures
− Different functionality
− No interoperability

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What is IEC 61850?

• A standard for communication networks and systems for power

utility automation
• More than just a communication protocol
• Defines an application-focused architecture
• Translates all information into data models based on standard
naming convention
• Standardizes description language for communication in electrical
substations based on XML (Common configuration language)
• Efficient engineering process of a substation and integration of
devices from multiple vendors
• Profiles for:
– Control/SCADA
– Protection messaging
– Transducers and I/O

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What is IEC61850? - Comparison

IEC 61850 DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, Fieldbus, …

• Information models
• Configuration language
• Abstract Services
• Communication protocols • Communication protocols
− TCP/IP based SCADA − TCP/IP based SCADA

Polling, spontaneous messages
Polling, spontaneous messages
(events, reporting), logging, (events),control, …
control, …
− Real-time GOOSE
− Real-time SMV
− Self-description

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Title and Scope of IEC 61850

• Project IEC 61850 started in 1995

• Old title and scope (< 2007):
Communication networks and systems in substations
• New title and scope (> 2007):
Communication networks and system for power utility automation
• Standard series comprises 20 parts (2011-09)
• 10+ drafts (2011-09)

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Parts of IEC61850 Standard

Basic principles Part 1

Glossary Part 2

General Requirements Part 3

System and project management Part 4

Communication requirements Part 5

Substation Configuration Language (SCL) Part 6

Basic Communication Structure Part 7

Sampled Measured Values Part 9-1

Mapping to (over serial unidirectional)
Part 8 MMS and
Sampled Measured Values
Ethernet Part 9-2
(over Ethernet)

Conformance testing Part 10

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The Standard IEC 61850 “Edition 1”

 International standard since 2003

MMS: Manufacturing Massaging Specification

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The Standard IEC 61850 “Edition 2”

IEC 61850 ongoing work in IEC TC57

 Extensions of the existing standards (Edition 2)
 Addresses additional topics:
 part 7-410 Hydroelectric power plants - Communication for monitoring and control
 part 7-420 Communications systems for distributed energy resources (DER)
 part 80-1 Guideline to exchange information from a CDC based data model using
IEC 60870-5-101/104
 part 90-1 Using IEC 61850 for the communication between substations
 part 90-2 Using IEC 61850 for the communication between substations and
control centres
 part 90-3 Condition Monitoring
 part 90-4 Communication Network Engineering Guideline
 part 90-5 Use of IEC 61850 to transmit synchrophasor information
 Target: approval in 2010 - 2012

IEC 61400-25: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants
 based on IEC 61850

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The Standard IEC 61850 “Edition 2”

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The Standard IEC 61850 “Edition 2"

Addresses additional topics:

 IEC 61850-7-410: Hydroelectric power plants – Communication for
monitoring and control
 IEC 61850-7-420: Communications Systems for Distributed Energy
Resources (DER)
 IEC 61850-80-1: Guideline to exchange information from a CDC based
data model using IEC 60870-5-101 / -104
communication networks and systems
 IEC 61850-90-1: Using IEC 61850 for communication between
substations
 IEC 61850-90-5: Using IEC 61850 to transmit synchrophasor
information according to IEEE C37.118
 IEC 61850-90-7: IEC 61850 object models for inverter based
applications

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IEC 61850 ongoing work in IEC TC57 WG10

• IEC 61850-90-2: Using IEC 61850 for communication between substations and control
center
• IEC 61850-90-3: Using IEC 61850 for condition monitoring
• IEC 61850-90-4: Network engineering guidelines (LAN in substations)
• IEC 61850-90-11: Methodologies for modeling of logics for IEC 61850 based applications
• IEC 61850-90-12: Network engineering guidelines for WAN
• IEC 61850-90-14: Using IEC 61850 for FACTS data modeling
• IEC 61850-7-5: Use of logical nodes to model applications – generic principles
• IEC 61850-7-500: Use of logical nodes to model applications in substations
• IEC 61850-80-4: Mapping of DLMS on IEC 61850
• IEC 61850-100-1: Methodologies for testing of functions in IEC 61850 based systems
• System management
• Alarm handling
• TF "User Feedback“ & TF IPv6
• SCL Extensions : SCL outside the substation, Standardizing Function / Subfunctions names
for SCL

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IEC61850 Key Developments

• Interoperability on engineering and data modeling levels

− New testing features
− SCL implementation
• DER Grid integration to smart grid
• Communication interoperability & engineering interoperability
• Grid integration of renewable power and distributed energy
resources

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How IEC61850 helps Utilities?

• IEC 61850 helps utilities

− to reduce costs of implementation
− toachieve interoperability using standards-based products and
technologies
− to enable seamless integration
• The reduction of the engineering effort
• The ability to build more substations in less time

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IEC 61850 Engineering Guide
IEC 61850-90-4

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Network Engineering Guideline

Network Engineering Guideline

Provides definitions and specifications

for the Ethernet network architecture of
IEC 61850 based systems

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Network Engineering Guideline

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Network Engineering Guideline

IEC 61850 Traffic Classes

MMS, GOOSE, SV
Station Bus and Process Bus

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Network Engineering Guideline

Criteria to be considered
when planning a substation
network

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Network Engineering Guideline

Introduction to Ethernet
specific aspects
(topologies, cabling, physical
layer, filtering, QoS, VLANs,
redundancy)

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Network Engineering Guideline

Reference Topologies for

station bus and process bus
(star, ring, bus, mesh, …)

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Network Engineering Guideline

IP addressing schemes

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Network Engineering Guideline

Latency and delay aspects

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Network Engineering Guideline

Traffic management
(multicast control,
segmentation, VLAN
management)

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Network Engineering Guideline

Time synchronization
(use of NTP, PPS, IRIG-B,
PTP)

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Network Engineering Guideline

Network management
(use of SNMP, 61850
services)

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Network Engineering Guideline

Testing the communication

network

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Network Engineering Guideline

Case studies:
IEC 61850 project examples

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IEC 61850 Outlook

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IEC 61850 Outlook

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IEC 61850 Outlook

Management of Switches by use of IEC 61850 Mechanisms (2)

Configuration
and Diagnostics

IEC 61850
Services
61850 SCADA
Workstation

61850 Server

IEC 61850 Integration in Switches

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IEC 61850 Outlook

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Power - Why Belden

Leading innovator in Smart Grid and Power communication systems

One of the world’s leading providers of communication infrastructure solutions:
• Optimal network redundancy: through HSR, PRP technologies
• High reliability: with time synchronization PTPv2 and HiVision network management
software
• Future proof: memberships of TC57 working group and others help to influence the
trend of networking technologies
• Cost savings: embedded Ethernet helps free up resources in development.

Reliable solutions for mission critical applications

Offering solutions which are designed to meet your needs:
• Reduced sourcing costs: Belden delivers a complete communication infrastructure
portfolio
• Aligned with standards: IEC61850-3, IEEE1613, IEEE1686 as examples.
Product portfolio designed to meet your requirements

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Belden offers extensive domain knowledge:
• Experienced: global substation automation system suppliers
• Unmatched range of services: from engineering to maintenance and support
• Industry knowledge: to help you achieve your goals

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Standardization Bodies

Hirschmann is actively working in many

standardization organizations
• Member of DKE K 952 (German national committee
„Netzleittechnik“)
• Member of IEC TC57 WG10 (Power system IED
communication and associated data models)
• Member of IEC SC65C WG 15 (High Availability
Automation Networks)
• Member of IEEE1588 (Standard for a Precision Clock
Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement
and Control Systems)
• Contributing to IEEE PSRC H7 (IEEE 1588 Profile for
Protection Applications)
• Working in IEEE802.1 (LAN/MAN Standards Committee)

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Questions?

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