P54x1NoZ Chapter 16 - Electrical Teleprotection

6 CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL INTERMICOM

Electrical InterMiCOM uses EIA(RS)232 communication presented on a 9-pin ‘D’ type connector. The
connector is labelled SK5 and is located at the bottom of the 2nd Rear communication board. The port is
configured as standard DTE (Data Terminating Equipment).

6.1 SHORT DISTANCE

EIA(RS)232 is suitable for short distance connections only - less than 15m. Where this limitation is not a
problem, direct connection between devices is possible. For this case, inter-device connections should be
made as shown below the figure below.

IED IED

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Figure 160: Direct connection

For direct connection, the maximum baud rate can generally be used.

6.2 LONG DISTANCE

EIA(RS)232 is suitable for short distance connections only - less than 15m. Where this limitation is a
problem, direct connection between devices is not possible. For this case, inter-device connections should
be made as shown below the figure below.

IED Modem Modem IED

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Figure 161: Indirect connection using modems

This type of connection should be used when connecting to devices that have the ability to control the DCD
line. The baud rate should be chosen to be suitable for the communications network. If the Modem does not
support the DCD function, the DCD terminal on the IED should be connected to the DTR terminal.

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