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Preface, Table of Contents


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Introduction 1
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SICAM RTUs
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Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using
balanced mode according to IEC 60870-5-
101 (BPP)
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Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using
IEC 60870-5-101/104 unbalanced mode according to IEC 60870-5-
101 (UMP)
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Interoperability
Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using
IEC 60870-5-104 (ETx4) 4
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Interoperability of SICAM MIC using
unbalanced slave mode according to
IEC 60870-5-101
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Interoperability of SICAM EMIC according to


IEC 60870-5-104 (ETT0) 6
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Interoperability of SICAM MIC according


to IEC 60870-5-104 7
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Literature
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Preface

This document is applicable to the following product(s):

• SICAM RTUs

Purpose of this manual

This manual describes the interoperability of SICAM RTUs using protocol element according
to IEC 60870-5-101/104 and essentially contains

• Interoperability IEC 60870-5-101/104


Target Group

The document you are reading right now is addressed to users, who are in charge of the
following tasks:

• Sales engineering and technical clarification


• Conceptual activities, as for example design and configuration

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DC0-013-2.08, Edition 12.2016
Table of Contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................7

1.1 Area of Application ...............................................................................................8


1.2 General Information ..............................................................................................8

2 Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using balanced mode according to IEC 60870-5-101


(BPP) .................................................................................................................................11

2.1 System or device function ..................................................................................13


2.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................13
2.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................13
2.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................14
2.5 Application layer .................................................................................................15
2.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................21

3 Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using unbalanced mode according to IEC 60870-5-


101 (UMP) ..........................................................................................................................25

3.1 System or device function ..................................................................................27


3.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................27
3.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................27
3.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................28
3.5 Application layer .................................................................................................29
3.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................36

4 Interoperability of SICAM RTUs using IEC 60870-5-104 (ETA4)..................................41

4.1 System or device function ..................................................................................43


4.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................43
4.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................44
4.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................45
4.5 Application layer .................................................................................................46
4.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................53

5 Interoperability of SICAM MIC using unbalanced slave mode according to


IEC 60870-5-101 ................................................................................................................59

5.1 System or device function ..................................................................................61


5.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................61
5.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................61
5.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................62
5.5 Application layer .................................................................................................63
5.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................69

6 Interoperability of SICAM EMIC according to IEC 60870-5-104 (ETT0) ......................73

6.1 System or device function ..................................................................................75

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6.2 Network configuration ........................................................................................ 75


6.3 Physical layer ..................................................................................................... 76
6.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................ 77
6.5 Application layer................................................................................................. 78
6.6 Basic application functions ................................................................................ 84

7 Interoperability of SICAM MIC according to IEC 60870-5-104 .................................... 91

7.1 System or device function .................................................................................. 93


7.2 Network configuration ........................................................................................ 93
7.3 Physical layer ..................................................................................................... 94
7.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................ 95
7.5 Application layer................................................................................................. 96
7.6 Basic application functions .............................................................................. 102

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1.1 Area of Application ...............................................................................................8


1.2 General Information ..............................................................................................8

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1.1 Area of Application

In this documentation, all definitions are described that are necessary for communication
between automation units as per IEC 60870-5-101 and between automation units or
automation units and control room process computer systems as per IEC 60870-5-104.

1.2 General Information

Syntax:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

strike-through the text descriptions of parameters which are not applicable to this
companion standard

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Definition:

Group System Elements System Standard and Function

SICAM AK
SICAM AK3
SM-2551/BPPA0
SICAM BC
SM-0551/BPPA0 IEC 60870-5-101 Controlling-/Controlled
SICAM TM
Station“Balanced“- “Point-to-Point“
Standard protocol elements for communication as
BPP BPPT0 SICAM EMIC per IEC-60870-5-101 with point to point
configuration for the link between the SICAM RTUs
CP-8000 or SICAM RTUs and outside systems that support
BPPT0 CP-8021 these parameters.
CP-8022

BPPI0 CP-8050

SICAM AK
SICAM AK3
SM-2551/UMPMA0
SICAM BC
SM-0551 UMPMA0 IEC 60870-5-101 Controlling-/Controlled Station
SICAM TM
“Unbalanced Master“
Standard protocol elements for communication as
UMP
(Master) UMPMT0 SICAM EMIC per IEC-60870-5-101 with multipoint configuration
for the link between the SICAM RTUs or
CP-8000 SICAM RTUs and outside systems that support
UMPMT0 CP-8021 these parameters.
CP-8022

UMPMI0 CP-8050

SICAM AK
SICAM AK3
SM-2551/UMPSA0
SICAM BC
SM-0551 UMPSA0 IEC 60870-5-101 Controlling-/Controlled Station
SICAM TM
“Unbalanced Slave“
Standard protocol elements for communication as
UMP
(Slave) UMPST0 SICAM EMIC per IEC-60870-5-101 with multipoint configuration
for the link between the SICAM RTUs or
CP-8000 SICAM RTUs and outside systems that support
UMPST0 CP-8021 these parameters.
CP-8022

UMPSI0 CP-8050

SICAM AK
SICAM AK3
SM-2558/ETA4
SICAM BC
SICAM TM IEC 60870-5-104 Controlling-/Controlled Station
Standard protocol elements for communication as
ETx4 ET24 SICAM AK3 per IEC-60870-5-104 for linking SICAM RTUs or
CP-8000 SICAM RTUs and 3rd party systems which support
ET84 CP-8021 these parameters.
CP-8022

ETI4 CP-8050

IEC 60870-5-104 Controlling-/Controlled Station


IEC 60870-5-104 for linking the Compact
Telecontrol System SICAM EMIC with own
ETT0 ETT0 SICAM EMIC
automation systems (Ax 1703, SICAM RTUs) or
with 3rd party automation systems which support
these parameters.

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Group System Elements System Standard and Function

IEC 60870-5-101 Controlling-/Controlled Station


“Unbalanced Slave“
Communication according IEC 60870-5-101
(unbalanced slave mode) for linking the Compact
CPC60 SICAM MIC
Telecontrol System SICAM MIC with own
automation systems (Ax 1703, SICAM RTUs) or
with 3rd party automation systems which support
these parameters

IEC 60870-5-104 Controlling-/Controlled Station


Communication according IEC 60870-5-104 for
linking the Compact Telecontrol System
CPC60 SICAM MIC
SICAM MIC with own automation systems (Ax
1703, SICAM RTUs) or with 3rd party automation
systems which support these parameters

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Contents

2.1 System or device function ..................................................................................13


2.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................13
2.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................13
2.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................14
2.5 Application layer .................................................................................................15
2.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................21

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the number of octets in the COMMON ADDRESS of ASDUs represent mutually exclusive
alternatives. This means that only one value of the defined parameters is admitted per
system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of different process information in command
and in monitor direction, allow the specification of the complete set or subsets, as appropriate
for given applications. This clause summarizes the parameters of the previous clauses to
facilitate a suitable selection for a specific application. If a system is composed of equipment
stemming from different manufacturers it is necessary that all partners agree on the selected
parameters.

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

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2.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

X System definition
Controlling Station (Master)
Controlled Station (Slave)

2.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

X Point to point Multipoint-partyline


X Multiple point to point Multipoint-star

2.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit *


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

X 100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s X 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s X 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s X 38400 bits/s X 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit *


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

X 100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s X 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s X 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s X 38400 bits/s X 38400 bits/s

* not available in BPPT0

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2.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

X Balanced transmission X not present (balanced transmission only)


Unbalanced transmission X 1 Octet
X 2 Octets
X structured
X unstructured

Frame length
Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255)

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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2.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X structured
X 2 Octets X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

Only originator address not used (=0) is used

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
B <2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
B <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
B <4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
B <5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
B <6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
B <7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
B <8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
B <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
B <10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
B <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
B <12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
B <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
B <14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
B <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
B <16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
B <17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
B <18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
B <19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
6) <20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1)
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


B <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
B <32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
B <33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
B <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
B <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
B <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
B <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
B <38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
B <39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
B <40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

Either ASDUs of the set <2>, <4>, <6>, <8>, <10>, <12>, <14>, <16>, <17>, <18>, <19> or of
the set <30 –40> are used.

6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


B <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
B <47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
B <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
B <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
B <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
B <51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

B <58> := Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1


B <59> := Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
B <60> := Regulating step command with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
B <61> := Set point command, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
B <62> := Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
B <63> := Set point command, short floating point with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
B <64> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

Either the ASDUs of the set <45> - <51> or of the set <58> - <64> are used.

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


B <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
B <103> := Clock synchronization command C_CS_NA_1
B <104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X+ <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
B +
<106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1

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Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X+ <110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


X+
<111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
X+ <112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

+
… secondary application function only
4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-101 Edition 2. No use case.

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


B <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
B <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
B <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
B <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
B <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) F_DR_TA_1
direction}

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions benutzt
‘B’ implemented, but not within the standard

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B B B B B
<2> M_SP_TA_1 B B B
<3> M_DP_NA_1 B B B B B
<4> M_DP_TA_1 B B B
<5> M_ST_NA_1 B B* B* B* B*
<6> M_ST_TA_1 B* B* B*
<7> M_BO_NA_1 B B* B*
<8> M_BO_TA_1 B*
<9> M_ME_NA_1 B B B B
<10> M_ME_TA_1 B
<11> M_ME_NB_1 B B B B
<12> M_ME_TB_1 B
<13> M_ME_NC_1 B B B B
<14> M_ME_TC_1 B
<15> M_IT_NA_1 B B
<16> M_IT_TA_1 B B
<17> M_EP_TA_1 B
<18> M_EP_TB_1 B
<19> M_EP_TC_1 B
<20> M_PS_NA_1 6) 6)
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B B B
<31> M_DP_TB_1 B B B
<32> M_ST_TB_1 B* B* B*
<33> M_BO_TB_1 B*
<34> M_ME_TD_1 B
<35> M_ME_TE_1 B
<36> M_ME_TF_1 B
<37> M_IT_TB_1 B B
<38> M_EP_TD_1 B
<39> M_EP_TE_1 B
<40> M_EP_TF_1 B
<45> C_SC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<46> C_DC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<47> C_RC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<48> C_SE_NA_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<49> C_SE_NB_1 B B B B B* B B B B

B* … can be generated by the PLC


6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41
<50> C_SE_NC_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<51> C_BO_NA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B B
<58> C_SC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<59> C_DC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<60> C_RC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<61> C_SE_TA_1 B B B B B* B B B
<62> C_SE_TB_1 B B B B B* B B B
<63> C_SE_TC_1 B B B B B* B B B
<64> C_BO_TA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) B
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B B B B B B
<101> C_CI_NA_1 B B B B B B B
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 B B B X X X
<104> C_TS_NA_1 B B B X X X
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X+ X+ B X X X
<106> C_CD_NA_1 B B B B X X X
<110> P_ME_NA_1 X X X B X X X
<111> P_ME_NB_1 X X X B X X X
<112> P_ME_NC_1 X X X B X X X
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<121> F_SR_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<122> F_SC_NA_1 B B B 5) 5) 5)
<123> F_LS_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<124> F_AF_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<125> F_SG_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X
+
*) … blank or X only … secondary application function only
B* … can begenerated by the PLC
5) … transparent transmission by system
Semantics of cause of transmission:
<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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2.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X' Remote initialization

' ... secondary Application function only

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
B group 1 B group 7 B group 13
B group 2 B group 8 B group 14
B group 3 B group 9 B group 15
B group 4 B group 10 B group 16
B group 5 B group 11
B group 6 B group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a separate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Clock synchronization

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Direct command transmission


B Direct set point command transmission
B Select and execute command
B Select and execute set point command
B C_SE ACTTERM used

B No additional definition
B Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B* Persistent output

B* … can be generated by the PLC

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


B Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
B Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

B Counter read
B Counter freeze without reset
B Counter freeze with reset
B Counter reset

B General request counter


B Request counter group 1
B Request counter group 2
B Request counter group 3
B Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Threshold value
X Smoothing factor
X Low limit for transmission of measured value
X High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

X* Transparent file
X* Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
X* Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Acquisition of transmission delay

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Contents

3.1 System or device function ..................................................................................27


3.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................27
3.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................27
3.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................28
3.5 Application layer .................................................................................................29
3.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................36

Note
Not valid for SICAM MIC.
For SICAM MIC see Interoperability of SICAM MIC using unbalanced slave mode according to IEC 60870-
5-101

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the number of octets in the COMMON ADDRESS of ASDUs represent mutually exclusive
alternatives. This means that only one value of the defined parameters is admitted per
system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of different process information in command
and in monitor direction, allow the specification of the complete set or subsets, as appropriate
for given applications. This clause summarizes the parameters of the previous clauses to
facilitate a suitable selection for a specific application. If a system is composed of equipment
stemming from different manufacturers it is necessary that all partners agree on the selected
parameters.

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

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3.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

System definition
X Controlling Station (Master)
X Controlled Station (Slave)

3.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Point to point X Multipoint-partyline


Multiple point to point X Multipoint-star

3.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit *


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

X 100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s X 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s X 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s X 38400 bits/s X 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit *


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

X 100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 2400 bits/s X 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 4800 bits/s X 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s X 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s X 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s X 38400 bits/s X 38400 bits/s

* not available in emic

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3.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

Balanced transmission not present (balanced transmission only)


X Unbalanced transmission X 1 Octet
X 2 Octets
X structured
X unstructured

Frame length
Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255)

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

X A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

parametrizable all

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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3.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X structured
X 2 Octetst X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

Only originator address not used (=0) is used

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
B <2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
B <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
B <4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
B <5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
B <6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
B <7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
B <8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
B <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
B <10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
B <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
B <12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
B <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
B <14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
B <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
B <16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
B <17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
B <18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
B <19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
6) <20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


B <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
B <32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
B <33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
B <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
B <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
B <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
B <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
B <38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
B <39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
B <40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

Either ASDUs of the set <2>, <4>, <6>, <8>, <10>, <12>, <14>, <16>, <17>, <18>, <19> or of
the set <30 –40> are used.

6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


B <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
B <47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
B <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
B <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
B <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
B <51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

B <58> := Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1


B <59> := Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
B <60> := Regulating step command with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
B <61> := Set point command, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
B <62> := Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
B <63> := Set point command, short floating point with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
B <64> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

Either the ASDUs of the set <45> - <51> or of the set <58> - <64> are used.

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


B <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
X <103> := Clock synchronization command C_CS_NA_1
X <104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X+ <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
X+ <106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1

+ .... UMPS only; only secondary application function

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Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


X <111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
X <112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2. No use case.

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


X <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
X <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
X <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
X <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
X <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) F_DR_TA_1
direction}

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions
‘B’ implemented, but not within the standard

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B B B B B
<2> M_SP_TA_1 B B B
<3> M_DP_NA_1 B B B B B
<4> M_DP_TA_1 B B B
<5> M_ST_NA_1 B B* B* B* B*
<6> M_ST_TA_1 B* B* B*
<7> M_BO_NA_1 B B* B*
<8> M_BO_TA_1 B*
<9> M_ME_NA_1 B B B B
<10> M_ME_TA_1 B
<11> M_ME_NB_1 B B B B
<12> M_ME_TB_1 B
<13> M_ME_NC_1 B B B B
<14> M_ME_TC_1 B
<15> M_IT_NA_1 B B
<16> M_IT_TA_1 B B
<17> M_EP_TA_1 B
<18> M_EP_TB_1 B
<19> M_EP_TC_1 B
<20> M_PS_NA_1 6) 6)
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B B B
<31> M_DP_TB_1 B B B
<32> M_ST_TB_1 B* B* B*
<33> M_BO_TB_1 B*
<34> M_ME_TD_1 B
<35> M_ME_TE_1 B
<36> M_ME_TF_1 B
<37> M_IT_TB_1 B B
<38> M_EP_TD_1 B
<39> M_EP_TE_1 B
<40> M_EP_TF_1 B
<45> C_SC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B+ B
<46> C_DC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B+ B
<47> C_RC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B+ B
<48> C_SE_NA_1 B B B B B* B B B+ B
<49> C_SE_NB_1 B B B B B* B B B+ B

B* can be used only when the COT is generated via a function-plan application (CAEx)
+ nur UMPS
6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41
<50> C_SE_NC_1 B B B B B* B B B+ B
<51> C_BO_NA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B+ B
<58> C_SC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<59> C_DC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<60> C_RC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B
<61> C_SE_TA_1 B B B B B* B B B
<62> C_SE_TB_1 B B B B B* B B B
<63> C_SE_TC_1 B B B B B* B B B
<64> C_BO_TA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) B
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B B B B+ B+ B+
<101> C_CI_NA_1 B B B B B+ B+ B+
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 X X B X+ X+ X+
<104> C_TS_NA_1 X X B X+ X+ X+
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X+ X+ B X X+ X+
<106> C_CD_NA_1 B X+ X+ B X+ X+ X+
<110> P_ME_NA_1 X X X B X X+ X
<111> P_ME_NB_1 X X X B X X+ X
<112> P_ME_NC_1 X X X B X X+ X
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<121> F_SR_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<122> F_SC_NA_1 X X B 5) 5) 5)
<123> F_LS_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<124> F_AF_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<125> F_SG_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X

*) blank or X only
+ UMPS only
5) … transparent transmission by system

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Semantics of cause of transmission:


<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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3.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X+ Remote initialization

+ .... UMPS00 only; secondary Application function only

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
B group 1 B group 7 B group 13
B group 2 B group 8 B group 14
B group 3 B group 9 B group 15
B group 4 B group 10 B group 16
B group 5 B group 11
B group 6 B group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a seperate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Clock synchronization

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Direct command transmission


B Direct set point command transmission
B Select and execute command
B Select and execute set point command
B C_SE ACTTERM used

B No additional definition
B Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B* Persistent output

B* … can be generated by the PLC

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


B Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
B Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

B Counter read
B Counter freeze without reset
B Counter freeze with reset
B Counter reset

B General request counter


B Request counter group 1
B Request counter group 2
B Request counter group 3
B Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Threshold value
X Smoothing factor
X Low limit for transmission of measured value
X High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

X* Transparent file
X* Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
X* Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X+ Acquisition of transmission delay

+ .... UMPS only

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Contents

4.1 System or device function ..................................................................................43


4.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................43
4.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................44
4.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................45
4.5 Application layer .................................................................................................46
4.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................53

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the choice of “structured“ or “unstructured“ fields of the INFORMATION OBJECT ADDRESS of
ASDUs represent mutually exclusive alternatives. This means that only one value of the
defined parameters is admitted per system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of
different process information in command and in monitor direction allow the specification of
the complete set or subsets, as appropriate for given applications. This clause summarizes
the parameters of the previous clauses to facilitate a suitable selection for a specific
application. If a system is composed of equipment stemming from different manufacturers it is
necessary that all partners agree on the selected parameters.

The interoperability list is defined as in IEC 60870-5-101 and extended with parameters used
in this standard. The text descriptions of parameters which are not applicable to this
companion standard are strike-through (corresponding check box is marked black).

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

A black check box indicates that the option cannot be selected in this companion standard.

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4.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

X System definition
Controlling Station (Master)
Controlled Station (Slave)

4.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Point to point Multipoint-partyline


Multiple point to point Multipoint-star

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4.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

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4.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

Balanced transmission not present (balanced transmission only)


Unbalanced transmission 1 Octet
2 Octets
structured
unstructured

Frame length
Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255)

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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4.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X structured
2 Octets X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

*) … Only originator address „not used“ (=0) is used

Length of APDU
(system-specific parameter, specify the maximum length of the APDU per system)

The maximum length of the APDU is 253 (default). The maximum length may be reduced per
system.

253 Maximum length of APDU per system

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
<2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
B <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
<4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
B <5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
<6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
B <7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
<8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
B <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
<10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
B <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
<12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
B <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
<14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
B <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
<16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
<17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
<18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
<19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
6) <20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


B <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
B <32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
B <33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
B <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
B <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
B <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
B <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
B <38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
B <39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
B <40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

In this companion standard only the use of the set <30> – <40> for ASDUs with time tag is
permitted.

6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


B <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
B <47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
B <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
B <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
B <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
B <51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

B <58> := Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1


B <59> := Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
B <60> := Regulating step command with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
B <61> := Set point command, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
B <62> := Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
B <63> := Set point command, short floating point with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
B <64> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

Either the ASDUs of the set <45> - <51> or of the set <58> - <64> are used.

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


B <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
X** <103> := Clock synchronization command C_CS_NA_1
<104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
<106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1
B <107> := Test command with time tag CP56time2a C_CD_NA_1

X** … supported but not recommended (bad accuracy)

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Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


X <111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
X <112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2. No use case.

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


B <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
B <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
B <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
B <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
B <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) F_DR_TA_1
direction}

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B B B B B
<2> M_SP_TA_1
<3> M_DP_NA_1 B B B B B
<4> M_DP_TA_1
<5> M_ST_NA_1 B B* B* B* B*
<6> M_ST_TA_1
<7> M_BO_NA_1 B B* B*
<8> M_BO_TA_1
<9> M_ME_NA_1 B B B B
<10> M_ME_TA_1
<11> M_ME_NB_1 B B B B
<12> M_ME_TB_1
<13> M_ME_NC_1 B B B B
<14> M_ME_TC_1
<15> M_IT_NA_1 B B
<16> M_IT_TA_1
<17> M_EP_TA_1
<18> M_EP_TB_1
<19> M_EP_TC_1
<20> M_PS_NA_1 6) 6)
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B B B
<31> M_DP_TB_1 B B B
<32> M_ST_TB_1 B* B* B*
<33> M_BO_TB_1 B*
<34> M_ME_TD_1 B
<35> M_ME_TE_1 B
<36> M_ME_TF_1 B
<37> M_IT_TB_1 B B
<38> M_EP_TD_1 B
<39> M_EP_TE_1 B
<40> M_EP_TF_1 B
<45> C_SC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<46> C_DC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<47> C_RC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<48> C_SE_NA_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<49> C_SE_NB_1 B B B B B* B B B B

B* can be generated by the PLC

6) Reception possible, thereby the blocked single-point information is deblocked and further
individually processed as TI = 30 (address translation occurs algorithmic).

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41
<50> C_SE_NC_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<51> C_BO_NA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B B
<58> C_SC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<59> C_DC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<60> C_RC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<61> C_SE_TA_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<62> C_SE_TB_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<63> C_SE_TC_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<64> C_BO_TA_1 B* B* B* B* B* B B B B
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) X
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B 7) 7) B B B B B
<101> C_CI_NA_1 B B B B B B B
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 B X X B B B B
<104> C_TS_NA_1
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X X B B B B
<106> C_CD_NA_1
<107> C_TS_TA_1 B B B B B B
<110> P_ME_NA_1 X X X B B B B
<111> P_ME_NB_1 X X X B B B B
<112> P_ME_NC_1 X X X B B B B
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<121> F_SR_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<122> F_SC_NA_1 B B B 5) 5) 5)
<123> F_LS_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<124> F_AF_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<125> F_SG_NA_1 B B 5) 5) 5)
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X

*) blank or X only
B* can be generated by the PLC
5) transparent transmission by system
7) not supported; reply sent with COT=45 „unknown cause of transmission“

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Semantics of cause of transmission:


<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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4.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X Remote initialization

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
B group 1 B group 7 B group 13
B group 2 B group 8 B group 14
B group 3 B group 9 B group 15
B group 4 B group 10 B group 16
B group 5 B group 11
B group 6 B group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a separate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B** Clock synchronization

B** supported but not recommended (bad accuracy)


By default time synchronization is done by NTP/SNTP

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Direct command transmission


B Direct set point command transmission
B Select and execute command
B Select and execute set point command
B C_SE ACTTERM used

B No additional definition
B Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B* Persistent output

B* … can be used only when the COT is generated via a function plan application (CAEx)

X Supervision of maximum delay in command direction of commands and set point commands
0-65535s Maximum allowable delay of commands and set point commands

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


B Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
B Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

B Counter read
B Counter freeze without reset
B Counter freeze with reset
B Counter reset

B General request counter


B Request counter group 1
B Request counter group 2
B Request counter group 3
B Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Threshold value
X Smoothing factor
X Low limit for transmission of measured value
X High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

X* Transparent file
X* Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
X* Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Acquisition of transmission delay

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Definition of time outs

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

t0 30 s Time-out of connection establishment

t1 15 s Time-out of send or test APDUs

t2 10 s Time-out for acknowledges in case of no data


messages t2<t1

t3 20 s Time-out for sending test frames in case of a long


idle state t3>t1

Maximum range of values t0-t2: 1 to 255 s, accuracy 1 s


Maximum range of values t3: 1 to 172800 s (48h), accuracy 1 s

Maximum numbers of outstanding l format frames k and latest acknowledge

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

k 12 APDUs Maximum difference receive sequence number to


send state variable

w 8 APDU´s Latest acknowledge after receiving w I-format


APDUs

Maximum range of value k: 1 to 128 APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU

Maximum range of value w: 1 to 128 APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU (Recommendation:


w should not exceed 2/3 of k)

Portnumber

Parameter Value Remarks

Portnumber 2404 In all cases

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Redundant Connections

4 Number N connections used in redundancy group

RFC 2200 suite

RFC 2200 is an official Internet Standard which describes the state of


standardization of protocols used in the Internet as determined by the Internet
Architecture Board (IAB). It offers a broad spectrum of actual standards used in the
Internet. The suitable selection of documents from RFC 2200 defined in this
standard for given projects has to be chosen by the user of this standard.

X Ethernet 802.3
Serial X.21 interface
Other selection from RFC 2200

List of valid documents from RFC 2200

1. ………………………………………

2. ………………………………………

3. ………………………………………

4. ………………………………………

5. ………………………………………

6. ………………………………………

7. etc.

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Contents

5.1 System or device function ..................................................................................61


5.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................61
5.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................61
5.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................62
5.5 Application layer .................................................................................................63
5.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................69

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the number of octets in the COMMON ADDRESS of ASDUs represent mutually exclusive
alternatives. This means that only one value of the defined parameters is admitted per
system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of different process information in command
and in monitor direction, allow the specification of the complete set or subsets, as appropriate
for given applications. This clause summarizes the parameters of the previous clauses to
facilitate a suitable selection for a specific application. If a system is composed of equipment
stemming from different manufacturers it is necessary that all partners agree on the selected
parameters.

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

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5.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

X System definition
Controlling Station (Master)
X Controlled Station (Slave)

5.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Point to point X Multipoint-partyline


Multiple point to point X Multipoint-star

5.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s X 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


X 200 bits/s X 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
X 300 bits/s X 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
X 600 bits/s X 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
X 1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

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5.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

Balanced transmission not present (balanced transmission only)


X Unbalanced transmission X 1 Octet
X 2 Octets
Structured
X Unstructured

Frame length
255 Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255) in control direction
255 Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255) in monitor direction

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

X A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9,10,11,12,13,14 <3>

For all otherType ID's to be parameterized <all>


per datapoint

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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5.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet structured
X 2 Octets X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

X 1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

Only originator address not used (=0) is used

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
B <2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
X <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
X <4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
<5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
<6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
<7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
<8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
X <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
X <10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
X <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
X <12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
X <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
X <14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
X <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
X <16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
<17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
<18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
<19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
<20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


X <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
<32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
<33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
X <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
X <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
X <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
X <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
<38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
<39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
<40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

Either ASDUs of the set <2>, <4>, <6>, <8>, <10>, <12>, <14>, <16>, <17>, <18>, <19> or of
the set <30 –40> are used.

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


X <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
<47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
X <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
X <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
X <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
<51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


X <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
X <103> := Clock synchronization command C_CS_NA_1
X <104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
<106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1

Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

<110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


<111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
<112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2. No use case.

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File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


X <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
X <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
X <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
X <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
X <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) direction} F_DR_TA_1

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B X X X*
<2> M_SP_TA_1 B X X
<3> M_DP_NA_1 X X X X*
<4> M_DP_TA_1 X X X
<5> M_ST_NA_1
<6> M_ST_TA_1
<7> M_BO_NA_1
<8> M_BO_TA_1
<9> M_ME_NA_1 X X*
<10> M_ME_TA_1 X
<11> M_ME_NB_1 X X*
<12> M_ME_TB_1 X
<13> M_ME_NC_1 X X*
<14> M_ME_TC_1 X
<15> M_IT_NA_1 X X
<16> M_IT_TA_1 X X
<17> M_EP_TA_1
<18> M_EP_TB_1
<19> M_EP_TC_1
<20> M_PS_NA_1
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B X X
<31> M_DP_TB_1 X X X
<32> M_ST_TB_1
<33> M_BO_TB_1
<34> M_ME_TD_1 X
<35> M_ME_TE_1 X
<36> M_ME_TF_1 X
<37> M_IT_TB_1 X X
<38> M_EP_TD_1
<39> M_EP_TE_1
<40> M_EP_TF_1
<45> C_SC_NA_1 X X X X X
<46> C_DC_NA_1 X X X X X
<47> C_RC_NA_1
<48> C_SE_NA_1 X X
<49> C_SE_NB_1 X X

X* … only COT = 20 (general) is used

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
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<50> C_SE_NC_1 X X
<51> C_BO_NA_1
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) X
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B B
<101> C_CI_NA_1 X X X
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 X X
<104> C_TS_NA_1 X X
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X X
<106> C_CD_NA_1
<110> P_ME_NA_1
<111> P_ME_NB_1
<112> P_ME_NC_1
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 X
<121> F_SR_NA_1 X
<122> F_SC_NA_1 X X
<123> F_LS_NA_1 X
<124> F_AF_NA_1 X
<125> F_SG_NA_1 X
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X

*) … blank or X only

Semantics of cause of transmission:


<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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5.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X Remote initialization

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
group 1 group 7 group 13
group 2 group 8 group 14
group 3 group 9 group 15
group 4 group 10 group 16
group 5 group 11
group 6 group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a separate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Clock synchronization

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Direct command transmission


X Direct set point command transmission
X Select and execute command
X Select and execute set point command
X* C_SE ACTTERM used

X No additional definition
X Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
X Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
X* Persistent output

X* … can be generated by the PLC

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
X Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

X Counter read
X Counter freeze without reset
X Counter freeze with reset
X Counter reset

X General request counter


X Request counter group 1
X Request counter group 2
X Request counter group 3
X Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Threshold value
Smoothing factor
Low limit for transmission of measured value
High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

Transparent file
Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Acquisition of transmission delay

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Contents

6.1 System or device function ..................................................................................75


6.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................75
6.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................76
6.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................77
6.5 Application layer .................................................................................................78
6.6 Basic application functions .................................................................................84

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the choice of “structured“ or “unstructured“ fields of the INFORMATION OBJECT ADDRESS of
ASDUs represent mutually exclusive alternatives. This means that only one value of the
defined parameters is admitted per system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of
different process information in command and in monitor direction allow the specification of
the complete set or subsets, as appropriate for given applications. This clause summarizes
the parameters of the previous clauses to facilitate a suitable selection for a specific
application. If a system is composed of equipment stemming from different manufacturers it is
necessary that all partners agree on the selected parameters.

The interoperability list is defined as in IEC 60870-5-101 and extended with parameters used
in this standard. The text descriptions of parameters which are not applicable to this
companion standard are strike-through (corresponding check box is marked black).

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

A black check box indicates that the option cannot be selected in this companion standard.

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6.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

X System definition
Controlling Station
Controlled Station

6.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Point to point Multipoint-partyline


Multiple point to point Multipoint-star

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6.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

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6.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

Balanced transmission not present (balanced transmission only)


Unbalanced transmission 1 Octet
2 Octets
structured
unstructured

Frame length
Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255)

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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6.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X structured
2 Octets X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

*) Only originator address „not used“ (=0) is used

Length of APDU
(system-specific parameter, specify the maximum length of the APDU per system)

The maximum length of the APDU is 253 (default). The maximum length may be reduced per
system.

253 Maximum length of APDU per system

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
<2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
B <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
<4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
B <5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
<6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
B <7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
<8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
B <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
<10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
B <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
<12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
B <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
<14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
B <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
<16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
<17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
<18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
<19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
<20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


B <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
B <32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
B <33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
B <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
B <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
B <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
B <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
B <38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
B <39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
B <40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

In this companion standard only the use of the set <30> – <40> for ASDUs with time tag is
permitted.

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


B <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
B <47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
B <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
B <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
B <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
B <51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

B <58> := Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1


B <59> := Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
B <60> := Regulating step command with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
B <61> := Set point command, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
B <62> := Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
B <63> := Set point command, short floating point with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
B <64> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

Either the ASDUs of the set <45> - <51> or of the set <58> - <64> are used.

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


B <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
X** <103> := Clock synchronization command *) C_CS_NA_1
<104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
<106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1
B <107> := Test command with time tag CP56time2a C_CD_NA_1

X** … when no time synchronization over NTP is used

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Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


X <111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
X <112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2. No use case.

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


B <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
B <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
B <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
B <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
B <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) direction} F_DR_TA_1

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B B B B B
<2> M_SP_TA_1
<3> M_DP_NA_1 B B B B B
<4> M_DP_TA_1
<5> M_ST_NA_1 B B B* B* B*
<6> M_ST_TA_1
<7> M_BO_NA_1 B B B*
<8> M_BO_TA_1
<9> M_ME_NA_1 B B B
<10> M_ME_TA_1
<11> M_ME_NB_1 B B B
<12> M_ME_TB_1
<13> M_ME_NC_1 B B B
<14> M_ME_TC_1
<15> M_IT_NA_1 B B
<16> M_IT_TA_1
<17> M_EP_TA_1
<18> M_EP_TB_1
<19> M_EP_TC_1
<20> M_PS_NA_1
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B B B
<31> M_DP_TB_1 B B B
<32> M_ST_TB_1 B* B* B*
<33> M_BO_TB_1 B*
<34> M_ME_TD_1 B
<35> M_ME_TE_1 B
<36> M_ME_TF_1 B
<37> M_IT_TB_1 B B
<38> M_EP_TD_1 B
<39> M_EP_TE_1 B
<40> M_EP_TF_1 B
<45> C_SC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<46> C_DC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<47> C_RC_NA_1 B B B B B B B B B
<48> C_SE_NA_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<49> C_SE_NB_1 B B B B B* B B B B
B* can be generated by the PLC

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41
<50> C_SE_NC_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<51> C_BO_NA_1 B* B* B* B B B B
<58> C_SC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<59> C_DC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<60> C_RC_TC_1 B B B B B B B B B
<61> C_SE_TA_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<62> C_SE_TB_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<63> C_SE_TC_1 B B B B B* B B B B
<64> C_BO_TA_1 B B B* B B B B
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) X
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B B X X X X
<101> C_CI_NA_1 B X X B X X B
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 X X X X X X
<104> C_TS_NA_1
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X X X X X
<106> C_CD_NA_1
<107> C_TS_TA_1 B B B B
<110> P_ME_NA_1 X X B
<111> P_ME_NB_1 X X B
<112> P_ME_NC_1 X X B X X X
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<121> F_SR_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<122> F_SC_NA_1 B X B 5) 5) 5)
<123> F_LS_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<124> F_AF_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<125> F_SG_NA_1 X B 5) 5) 5)
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X
*) blank or X only
B* can be generated by the PLC
5) transparently transmitted by the System
Semantics of cause of transmission:
<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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6.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X Remote initialization

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
B group 1 B group 7 B group 13
B group 2 B group 8 B group 14
B group 3 B group 9 B group 15
B group 4 B group 10 B group 16
B group 5 B group 11
B group 6 B group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a separate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X** Clock synchronization


optional, see clause 7.6
X** .. supported but not recommended (low accuracy)

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Direct command transmission


B Direct set point command transmission
B Select and execute command
B Select and execute set point command
B* C_SE ACTTERM used

B No additional definition
B Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
B* Persistent output

X Supervision of maximum delay in command direction of commands and set point commands
0-255s Maximum allowable delay of commands and set point commands

adjustable in stepsize of one second (0 = no supervision)

B* … can be generated by the PLC

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


B Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
B Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

B Counter read
B Counter freeze without reset
B Counter freeze with reset
B Counter reset

B General request counter


B Request counter group 1
B Request counter group 2
B Request counter group 3
B Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Threshold value
X Smoothing factor
X Low limit for transmission of measured value
X High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

X* Transparent file
X* Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
X* Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

X* Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Acquisition of transmission delay

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Definition of time outs

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

t0 30 s Time-out of connection establishment

t1 15 s Time-out of send or test APDUs

t2 10 s Time-out for acknowledges in case of no data


messages t2<t1

t3 20 s Time-out for sending test frames in case of a long


idle state t3>t1

Maximum range of values t0-t2: 1 to 255 s, accuracy 1 s


Maximum range of values t3: 1 to 172800 s (48h), accuracy 1 s

Maximum numbers of outstanding l format frames k and latest acknowledge

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

k 12 APDUs Maximum difference receive sequence number to fixed


send state variable (no parameter)

w 8 APDU´s Latest acknowledge after receiving w I-format fixed


APDUs (no parameter)

15
Maximum range of value k: 1 to 32767 (2 – 1) APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU

Maximum range of value w: 1 to 32767 APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU


(Recommendation: w should not exceed 2/3 of k)

Portnumber

Parameter Value Remarks

Portnumber 2404 In all cases

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Redundant Connections

4 Number N connections used in redundancy group

RFC 2200 suite

RFC 2200 is an official Internet Standard which describes the state of standardization of
protocols used in the Internet as determined by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). It offers
a broad spectrum of actual standards used in the Internet. The suitable selection of
documents from RFC 2200 defined in this standard for given projects has to be chosen by the
user of this standard.

X Ethernet 802.3
Serial X.21 interface
Other selection from RFC 2200

List of valid documents from RFC 2200

1. .......................................................

2. .......................................................

3. ..………………………………………

4. ..………………………………………

5. ..………………………………………

6. ..………………………………………

7. etc.

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Contents

7.1 System or device function ..................................................................................93


7.2 Network configuration .........................................................................................93
7.3 Physical layer......................................................................................................94
7.4 Link layer ............................................................................................................95
7.5 Application layer .................................................................................................96
7.6 Basic application functions ...............................................................................102

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This companion standard presents sets of parameters and alternatives from which subsets
must be selected to implement particular telecontrol systems. Certain parameter values, such
as the choice of “structured“ or “unstructured“ fields of the INFORMATION OBJECT ADDRESS of
ASDUs represent mutually exclusive alternatives. This means that only one value of the
defined parameters is admitted per system. Other parameters, such as the listed set of
different process information in command and in monitor direction allow the specification of
the complete set or subsets, as appropriate for given applications. This clause summarizes
the parameters of the previous clauses to facilitate a suitable selection for a specific
application. If a system is composed of equipment stemming from different manufacturers it is
necessary that all partners agree on the selected parameters.

The interoperability list is defined as in IEC 60870-5-101 and extended with parameters used
in this standard. The text descriptions of parameters which are not applicable to this
companion standard are strike-through (corresponding check box is marked black).

Note:
In addition, the full specification of a system may require individual selection of certain
parameters for certain parts of the system, such as the individual selection of scaling factors
for individually addressable measured values.

The selected parameters should be marked in the white boxes as follows:

Function or ASDU is not used

X Function or ASDU is used as standardized (default)

R Function or ASDU is used in reverse mode

B Function or ASDU is used in standard and reverse mode

? Function or ASDU is planned, please contact the product management

Function or ASDU is used in a specific project

The possible selection (blank, X, R, or B) is specified for each specific clause or parameter.

A black check box indicates that the option cannot be selected in this companion standard.

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7.1 System or device function

(system-specific parameter, indicate the system’s or station’s function by marking one of the
following with ‘X’)

System definition
Controlling Station (Master)
X Controlled Station (Slave)

7.2 Network configuration

(network-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Point to point Multipoint-partyline


Multiple point to point Multipoint-star

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7.3 Physical layer

(network-specific parameter, all interfaces and data rates that are used are to be marked ‘X’)

Transmission speed (control direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

Transmission speed (monitor direction)

Unbalanced interchange Unbalanced interchange Balanced interchange Circuit


Circuit V.24/V.28 Circuit V.24/V.28 X.24/X.27
Standard Recommended if >1200 bit/s

100 bits/s 2400 bits/s 2400 bits/s 56000 bits/s


200 bits/s 4800 bits/s 4800 bits/s 64000 bits/s
300 bits/s 9600 bits/s 9600 bits/s
600 bits/s 19200 bits/s 19200 bits/s
1200 bits/s 38400 bits/s 38400 bits/s

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7.4 Link layer

(network-specific parameter, all options that are used are to be marked ‘X’. Specify the
maximum frame length. If a non-standard assignment of class 2 messages is implemented for
unbalanced transmission, indicate the Type ID and COT of all messages assigned to class 2.)

Frame format FT 1.2, single character 1 and the fixed time out interval are used exclusively in
this companion standard.

Link transmission procedure Address filed of the link

Balanced transmission not present (balanced transmission only)


Unbalanced transmission 1 Octet
2 Octets
structured
unstructured

Frame length
Maximum length L (number of octets, possible 9-255)

When using an unbalanced link layer, the following ASDU types are returned in class 2
messages (low priority) with the indicated causes of transmission:

The standard assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

9, 11, 13, 21 <1>

A special assignment of ASDUs to class 2 messages is used as follows:

Type identification Cause of transmission

Note: In response to a class 2 poll, a controlled station may respond with class 1 data when
there is no class 2 data available.

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7.5 Application layer

Transmission mode for application data

Mode 1 (Least significant octet first), as defined in clause 4.10 of IEC 60870-5-4, is used
exclusively in this companion standard.

Common address of ASDU


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets

Information object address


(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X structured
2 Octets X unstructured
X 3 Octets

Cause of transmission
(system-specific parameter, all configurations that are used are to be marked „X“)

1 Octet X 2 Octets (with originator address) *)

*) Only originator address „not used“ (=0) is used

Length of APDU
(system-specific parameter, specify the maximum length of the APDU per system)

The maximum length of the APDU is 253 (default). The maximum length may be reduced per
system.

253 Maximum length of APDU per system

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Selection of standard ASDUs

Process information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard
direction, „R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)
B <1> := Single-point information M_SP_NA_1
<2> := Single-point information with time tag M_SP_TA_1
X <3> := Double-point information M_DP_NA_1
<4> := Double-point information with time tag M_DP_TA_1
<5> := Step position information M_ST_NA_1
<6> := Step position information with time tag M_ST_TA_1
<7> := Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1
<8> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag M_BO_TA_1
X <9> := Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1
<10> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag M_ME_TA_1
X <11> := Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1
<12> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag M_ME_TB_1
X <13> := Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1
<14> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag M_ME_TC_1
X <15> := Integrated totals M_IT_NA_1
<16> := Integrated totals with time tag M_IT_TA_1
<17> := Event of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TA_1
<18> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TB_1
<19> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TC_1
<20> := Packed single-point information with status change detection M_PS_NA_1
<21> := Measured value, normalized value without quality descriptor M_ME_ND_1

B <30> := Single-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_SP_TB_1


X <31> := Double-point information with time tag CP56Time2a M_DP_TB_1
<32> := Step position information with time tag CP56Time2a M_ST_TB_1
<33> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a M_BO_TB_1
X <34> := Measured value, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TD_1
X <35> := Measured value, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TE_1
X <36> := Measured value, short floating point value with time tag CP56Time2a M_ME_TF_1
X <37> := Integrated totals with time tag CP56Time2a M_IT_TB_1
<38> := Event of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TD_1
<39> := Packed start events of protection equipment with time tag CP56Time2a M_EP_TE_1
<40> := Packed output circuit information of protection equipment with time tag M_EP_TF_1
CP56Time2a

In this companion standard only the use of the set <30> – <40> for ASDUs with time tag is
permitted.

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Process information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <45> := Single command C_SC_NA_1


X <46> := Double command C_DC_NA_1
<47> := Regulating step command C_RC_NA_1
X <48> := Set point command, normalized value C_SE_NA_1
X <49> := Set point command, scaled value C_SE_NB_1
X <50> := Set point command, short floating point C_SE_NC_1
<51> := Bitstring of 32 bit C_BO_NA_1

X <58> := Single command with time tag CP56Time2a C_SC_TA_1


X <59> := Double command with time tag CP56Time2a C_DC_TA_1
<60> := Regulating step command with time tag CP56Time2a C_RC_TA_1
X <61> := Set point command, normalized value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TA_1
X <62> := Set point command, scaled value with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TB_1
X <63> := Set point command, short floating point with time tag CP56Time2a C_SE_TC_1
<64> := Bitstring of 32 bit with time tag CP56Time2a C_BO_TA_1

Either the ASDUs of the set <45> - <51> or of the set <58> - <64> are used.

System information in monitor direction


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if used)

X <70> := End of initialization M_EI_NA_1

System information in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <100> := Interrogation command C_IC_NA_1


X <101> := Counter interrogation command C_CI_NA_1
<102> := Read command C_RD_NA_1
X <103> := Clock synchronization command *) C_CS_NA_1
<104> := Test command C_TS_NA_1
X <105> := Reset process command C_RP_NA_1
<106> := Delay acquisition command C_CD_NA_1
X <107> := Test command with time tag CP56time2a C_CD_NA_1

*) … when no time synchronization over NTP is used

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Parameter in control direction


(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

<110> := Parameter of measured value, normalized value P_ME_NA_1


<111> := Parameter of measured value, scaled value P_ME_NB_1
<112> := Parameter of measured value, short floating point value P_ME_NC_1
4) <113> := Parameter activation P_AC_NA_1

4) … Not used in IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2. No use case.

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each Type ID „X“ if it is only used in the standard direction,
„R“ if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X <120> := File ready F_FR_NA_1


X <121> := Section ready F_SR_NA_1
X <122> := Call directory, select file, call file, call section F_SC_NA_1
X <123> := Last section, last segment F_LS_NA_1
X <124> := Ack file, ack section F_AF_NA_1
X <125> := Segment F_SG_NA_1
X <126> := Directory {blank or X, only available in monitor (standard) direction} F_DR_TA_1

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Type identifier and Cause of Transmission Assignments


(station-specific parameter)

Shaded boxes are not required.


Black boxes are not permitted in this companion standard
Blank = Function or ASDU is not used.
Mark Type Identification/Cause of transmission combinations:
‘X’ if only used in the standard direction
‘R’ if only used in the reverse direction
‘B’ if used in both directions

Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41

<1> M_SP_NA_1 B X X X
<2> M_SP_TA_1
<3> M_DP_NA_1 X X X X
<4> M_DP_TA_1
<5> M_ST_NA_1
<6> M_ST_TA_1
<7> M_BO_NA_1
<8> M_BO_TA_1
<9> M_ME_NA_1 X X
<10> M_ME_TA_1
<11> M_ME_NB_1 X X
<12> M_ME_TB_1
<13> M_ME_NC_1 X X
<14> M_ME_TC_1
<15> M_IT_NA_1 X X
<16> M_IT_TA_1
<17> M_EP_TA_1
<18> M_EP_TB_1
<19> M_EP_TC_1
<20> M_PS_NA_1
<21> M_ME_ND_1
<30> M_SP_TB_1 B X X
<31> M_DP_TB_1 X X X
<32> M_ST_TB_1
<33> M_BO_TB_1
<34> M_ME_TD_1 X
<35> M_ME_TE_1 X
<36> M_ME_TF_1 X
<37> M_IT_TB_1 X X
<38> M_EP_TD_1
<39> M_EP_TE_1
<40> M_EP_TF_1
<45> C_SC_NA_1 X X X X X
<46> C_DC_NA_1 X X X X X
<47> C_RC_NA_1
<48> C_SE_NA_1 X X
<49> C_SE_NB_1 X X

B* … can be used only when the COT is generated via a function-plan application (CAEx)

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Type Identification Cause of transmission


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 37 44 45 46 47
to to
36 41
<50> C_SE_NC_1 X X
<51> C_BO_NA_1
<58> C_SC_TC_1 X X X X X
<59> C_DC_TC_1 X X X X X
<60> C_RC_TC_1
<61> C_SE_TA_1 X X
<62> C_SE_TB_1 X X
<63> C_SE_TC_1 X X
<64> C_BO_TA_1
<70> M_EI_NA_1*) X
<100> C_IC_NA_1 B B B
<101> C_CI_NA_1 X X X
<102> C_RD_NA_1
<103> C_CS_NA_1 X X
<104> C_TS_NA_1
<105> C_RP_NA_1 X X
<106> C_CD_NA_1
<107> C_TS_TA_1 X X
<110> P_ME_NA_1
<111> P_ME_NB_1
<112> P_ME_NC_1
<113> P_AC_NA_1
<120> F_FR_NA_1 X
<121> F_SR_NA_1 X
<122> F_SC_NA_1 X X
<123> F_LS_NA_1 X
<124> F_AF_NA_1 X
<125> F_SG_NA_1 X
<126> F_DR_TA_1*) X X

*) blank or X only

Semantics of cause of transmission:


<0> := not used
<1> := periodic, cyclic (optional)
<2> := background scan (optional)
<3> := spontaneous
<4> := initialized
<5> := request or requested
<6> := activation
<7> := activation confirmation
<8> := deactivation
<9> := deactivation confirmation
<10> := activation termination
<11> := return information caused by a remote command
<12> := return information caused by a local command
<13> := file transfer
<14..19> := not used
<20> := interrogated by station interrogation
<21..36> := interrogated by interrogation of the group 1..16
<37> := requested by general counter request
<38..41> := requested by counter interrogation of the group 1..4
<42, 43> := not used
<44> := unknown type identification
<45> := unknown cause of transmission
<46> := unknown common address of ASDU
<47> := unknown information object address
<48, 63> := not used

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7.6 Basic application functions

Station initialization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function is used)

X Remote initialization

Cyclic data transmission


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Cyclic data transmission

Read procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Read procedure

Spontaneous transmission
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B Spontaneous transmission

Note: No spontaneous transmission (blank field) is not supported

Double transmission of information objects with cause of transmission spontaneous


(station-specific parameter, mark each information type ‘X’ where both a Type ID without time
and corresponding Type ID with time are issued in response to a single spontaneous change
of a monitored object)

The following type identifications may be transmitted in succession caused by a single status
change of an information object. The particular information object addresses for which double
transmission is enabled are defined in a project-specific list.

Single-point information M_SP_NA_1, M_SP_TA_1, M_SP_TB_1 and M_PS_NA_1


Double-point information M_DP_NA_1, M_DP_TA_1 and M_DP_TB_1
Step position information M_ST_NA_1, M_ST_TA_1 and M_ST_TB_1
Bitstring of 32 bit M_BO_NA_1, M_BO_TA_1 and M_BO_TB_1 (if defined for a specific project)
Measured value, normalized value M_ME_NA_1, M_ME_TA_1, M_ME_ND_1 and M_ME_TD_1
Measured value, scaled value M_ME_NB_1, M_ME_TB_1 and M_ME_TE_1
Measured value, short floating point value M_ME_NC_1, M_ME_TC_1 and M_ME_TF_1

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Station interrogation
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

B global
group 1 group 7 group 13
group 2 group 8 group 14
group 3 group 9 group 15
group 4 group 10 group 16
group 5 group 11
group 6 group 12

Information Object Addresses assigned to each group must be shown in a separate table.

Clock synchronization
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Clock synchronization
optional, see clause 7.6

B Day of week used


RES1, GEN (time tag substituted/ not substituted) used
B SU-bit (summertime) used

Command transmission
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Direct command transmission


X Direct set point command transmission
X Select and execute command
X Select and execute set point command
X* C_SE ACTTERM used

X No additional definition
X Short pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
X Long pulse duration (duration determined by a system parameter in the outstation)
X* Persistent output

X Supervision of maximum delay in command direction of commands and set point commands

0-255s Maximum allowable delay of commands and set point commands

adjustable in stepsize of one second (0 = no supervision)

X* … can be generated by the PLC

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Transmission of integrated totals


(station- or object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“
if only used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Mode A: Local freeze with spontaneous transmission


Mode B: Local freeze with counter interrogation
X Mode C: Freeze and transmit by counter interrogation commands
Mode D: Freeze by counter interrogation command, frozen values reported spontaneously

X Counter read
X Counter freeze without reset
X Counter freeze with reset
X Counter reset

X General request counter


X Request counter group 1
X Request counter group 2
X Request counter group 3
X Request counter group 4

Parameter loading
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Threshold value
Smoothing factor
Low limit for transmission of measured value
High limit for transmission of measured value

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Parameter activation
(object-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only used
in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

act/deact of persistent cyclic or periodic transmission of the addressed object

Test procedure
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

X Test procedure

File transfer
(station-specific parameter, mark each used function „X“)

File transfer in monitor direction

Transparent file
Transmission of disturbance data of protection equipment
X Transmission of sequences of events
Transmission of sequences of recorded analog values

File transfer in control direction

Transparent file

X* … Data can be transparently transported by the system but not generated or evaluated.
A maximum of 220 bytes user data can be transported.

Background scan
(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Background scan

Note: used for data which are transmitted caused by a self-initiated general interrogation

Acquisition of transmission delay


(station-specific parameter, mark „X“ if function only used in standard direction, „R“ if only
used in the reverse direction, and „B“ if used in both directions)

Acquisition of transmission delay

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Definition of time outs

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

t0 30 s Time-out of connection establishment

t1 15 s Time-out of send or test APDUs

t2 10 s Time-out for acknowledges in case of no data


messages t2<t1

t3 20 s Time-out for sending test frames in case of a long


idle state t3>t1

Maximum range of values for all time outs: 1 to 255 s, accuracy 1 s

Maximum numbers of outstanding l format frames k and latest acknowledge

Parameter Default Value Remarks Selected value

k 12 APDUs Maximum difference receive sequence number to fixed


send state variable (no parameter)

w 8 APDU´s Latest acknowledge after receiving w I-format fixed


APDUs (no parameter)

15
Maximum range of value k: 1 to 32767 (2 – 1) APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU

Maximum range of value w: 1 to 32767 APDUs, accuracy 1 APDU


(Recommendation: w should not exceed 2/3 of k)

Portnumber

Parameter Value Remarks

Portnumber 2404 In all cases

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RFC 2200 suite

RFC 2200 is an official Internet Standard which describes the state of standardization of
protocols used in the Internet as determined by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). It offers
a broad spectrum of actual standards used in the Internet. The suitable selection of
documents from RFC 2200 defined in this standard for given projects has to be chosen by the
user of this standard.

X Ethernet 802.3
Serial X.21 interface
Other selection from RFC 2200

List of valid documents from RFC 2200

1. .......................................................

2. .......................................................

3. ..………………………………………

4. ..………………………………………

5. ..………………………………………

6. ..………………………………………

7. etc.

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Literature

SICAM RTUs . Ax 1703 Common Functions Protocols DC0-023-2


ACP 1703 Platforms Configuration Automation Units and Automation Networks DC0-021-2
IEC 60870-5-101
Telecontrol equipment and systems
Part 5: Transmission protocols
Section 101: Companion standard for basic telecontrol tasks
IEC 60870-5-104
Telecontrol equipment and systems
Part 5: Transmission protocols
Section 104: Network access for IEC 60870-5-104 using standard transport profiles

Siemens Industrial Spares


SICAM RTUs, Interoperability IEC 60870-5-101/104
DC0-013-2.08, Edition 12.2016
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