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IEC 61850 System Design



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Issued: 31.3.2010
Version: A/31.3.2010

IEC 61850 System Design

SYS 600 9.3

Contents:
1.
2.

Copyrights ............................................................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 6
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.

3.

Safety information .................................................................................. 9
3.1.
3.2.

4.

Backup copies ................................................................................ 9
Fault tracing ................................................................................... 9

Requirements ........................................................................................ 11
4.1.
4.2.

5.

This manual ................................................................................... 6
Use of symbols .............................................................................. 6
Intended audience ......................................................................... 6
Product documentation .................................................................. 6
Document conventions .................................................................. 7
Document revisions ....................................................................... 8

Hardware requirements ............................................................... 11
Software requirements ................................................................. 11

Configuration ........................................................................................ 12
5.1.

5.2.
5.3.

5.4.
5.5.
5.6.

5.7.

Components of the IEC 61850-based system ............................. 12
5.1.1.
SYS 600 base system ................................................... 12
5.1.2.
OPC Data Access Client ............................................... 13
5.1.3.
IEC 61850 OPC Server ................................................. 13
5.1.4.
Related engineering tools ............................................. 14
5.1.5.
IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ......................... 14
5.1.6.
IED connectivity ............................................................ 15
5.1.6.1.
Connectivity Packages ............................... 16
Configuration environment ........................................................... 17
Configuring the SYS 600 base system ........................................ 18
IEC 61850 Redundancy ............................................................... 21
Building the physical IEC 61850 network .................................... 22
Configuring SPA-ZC 40_ .............................................................. 22
5.6.1.
Creating a new project .................................................. 23
5.6.2.
Adding a device object .................................................. 23

5.6.3.
Importing the IEC 61850 data object model of an
IED ................................................................................ 23
5.6.4.
Downloading the configuration and exporting the CID
file .................................................................................. 25
5.6.5.
Restarting ...................................................................... 26
5.6.6.
Configuring report control blocks .................................. 26
Configuring IEC 61850 OPC Server ............................................ 28
5.7.1.
Creating a new project .................................................. 29
5.7.2.
Defining IEC 61850 OPC Server .................................. 29
5.7.3.
Importing IED configuration .......................................... 29
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5.8.


5.9.

5.10.

5.11.

5.12.

5.13.

6.

Testing configuration ........................................................................... 59
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.

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5.7.4.
Time Synchronization .................................................... 32
5.7.5.

Timeout handling ........................................................... 35
Creating process objects ............................................................. 35
5.8.1.
Importing SCL configuration ......................................... 36
5.8.2.
Importing a language translation file ............................. 39
5.8.3.
Addressing process objects .......................................... 39
Configuring OPC Data Access Client .......................................... 41
5.9.1.
Starting OPC DA Client Configuration Tool ................... 41
5.9.2.
Connecting to IEC 61850 OPC Server ......................... 42
5.9.3.
Auto-configuring OPC items for process objects .......... 43
5.9.4.
Defining configuration for the IEC 61850 system .......... 45
5.9.5.
Defining the event buffer ............................................... 46
Configuring an OPC Data Access Client instance ....................... 47
5.10.1. IEC 61850 Hot Stand-by system topology .................... 47
5.10.2. Starting OPC Data Access Client instance ................... 47
5.10.3. Stopping an OPC Data Access Client instance ............ 48
Single-line diagram engineering .................................................. 48
5.11.1. Adding objects into the display ..................................... 48
5.11.2. Adding Station Local/Remote Switch ............................ 50
5.11.3. Editing data variables in the display .............................. 51
Configuring IEC 61850 System Supervision Server .................... 53
5.12.1. Installing IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ......... 53
5.12.2. Starting IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ........... 53

5.12.3. Stopping IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ......... 53
5.12.4. Configuring IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ..... 54
Configuring IEC 61850 Redundancy diagnostics ........................ 56
5.13.1. Local machine DuoDriver status diagnostics ................ 56
5.13.2. IED DuoDriver status diagnostics ................................. 57

Testing SPA-ZC 40_ and IEC 61850 OPC Server
configurations ............................................................................... 59
Testing OPC Data Access Client start-up .................................... 60
Testing IED control commands using process display ................. 61
Testing IEC 61850 System Supervision Server ........................... 61

Distributed system topologies ............................................................ 62
IEC 61850 System recommendations ................................................. 64
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 65
Conformance statements .................................................................... 66
Terminology .......................................................................................... 71
Abbreviations ........................................................................................ 72


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Copyrights
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by ABB Oy. ABB Oy assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.
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2.


Introduction

2.1.

This manual
This manual provides thorough information on the MicroSCADA Pro software and
hardware installation: base systems, LAN connections, process communication systems,
workplaces and peripherals.
This manual provides thorough information on the various configuration settings that
you have to make in order to take your SYS 600 system into use, focusing on describing
how to configure SYS 600 for an IEC 61850 system. The manual also describes how to
use the configuration tools.

2.2.

Use of symbols
This publication includes the following icons that point out safety-related conditions or
other important information:
The caution icon indicates important information or warning
related to the concept discussed in the text. It might indicate
the presence of a hazard which could result in corruption of
software or damage to equipment or property.

The information icon alerts the reader to relevant facts and
conditions.

2.3.

Intended audience

This manual is intended for engineers to support configuration and engineering of systems
and/or applications.

2.4.

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Product documentation
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Other related documents:
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2.5.

Citrix documentation
LONWORKS PCLTA-20 PCI LonTalk Adapter, User's Guide
Microsoft Windows documentation
PC/TCP documentation
Product documentation of the used multiport serial card
Product documentation of the used network adapter card
Product documentation of the used PCLTA-10 card
RTU documentation

Document conventions
The following conventions are used for the presentation of material:
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The words in names of screen elements (for example, the title in the title bar of a
dialog, the label for a field of a dialog box) are initially capitalized.
Capital letters are used for file names.
Capital letters are used for the name of a keyboard key if it is labeled on the keyboard.

For example, press the CTRL key. Although the Enter and Shift keys are not labeled
they are written in capital letters, e.g. press ENTER.
Lowercase letters are used for the name of a keyboard key that is not labeled on the
keyboard. For example, the space bar, comma key and so on.
Press CTRL+C indicates that you must hold down the CTRL key while pressing
the C key (to copy a selected object in this case).
Press ALT E C indicates that you press and release each key in sequence (to copy
a selected object in this case).

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The names of push and toggle buttons are boldfaced. For example, click OK.
The names of menus and menu items are boldfaced. For example, the File menu.
The following convention is used for menu operations: Menu Name > Menu Item
> Cascaded Menu Item. For example: select File > Open > New Project.
The Start menu name always refers to the Start menu on the Windows Task Bar.
System prompts/messages and user responses/input are shown in the Courier font.
For example, if you enter a value out of range, the following message is displayed:
Entered value is not valid.
You may be told to enter the string MIF349 in a field. The string is shown as follows
in the procedure: MIF349
Variables are shown using lowercase letters: sequence name

Document revisions
Version

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Safety information
This chapter provides information on prevention of hazards.

3.1.

Backup copies
We suggest that you take backup copies before making any changes, especially ones
that might have side effects. Software and data need to be copied to another location,
usually to a CD or a backup tape. A writable DVD and DAT tape are commonly used.
Backup copying makes it easier to restore the application software in case of disk crash
or other severe failure when stored data is lost. It is therefore recommended that backup
copies are taken regularly.
There should be at least two system backup copies and two application copies. A new
backup is copied over the oldest backup. This way the latest version is always available,
even if the backup procedure fails.
Detailed information on how to take backup copies is delivered to the customer with the
application.

System backup

Usually, a system backup is taken after the application has been configured. It should
be taken again when changes are made to the SYS 600 system. This is the case, for
example, when the driver configuration or the network setup is changed.

Application backup
An application backup is taken at the same time with the system backup after the
application has been configured. It should be taken again when changes are made to the
application. This is the case, for example, when pictures or databases are edited or new
pictures are added.

3.2.

Fault tracing
A fatal error is an error that causes a breakdown or a locked situation in the SYS 600
program execution.
In case of a fatal error:
1. Write down the possible SYS 600 error messages.

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2. Shut down the SYS 600 main program. If this cannot be done in SYS 600 Control

Panel, try to end the task in Windows Task Manager.
Shutting down the base system computers by switching off
the power might damage the files.

3. In Windows, the data kept in the main memory at the moment of a fatal error is
placed in the drwtsn32.log file in a system folder, for example WINNT. Analyze and
copy the data in this file.
4. Restart the system.
5. Report the program breakdown together with possible the SYS 600 error messages
and the information from the drwtsn32.log file to the SYS 600 supplier.
Error messages in SCIL are called status codes. A list of status codes and short explanations can be found in SYS 600 Status Codes.

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Requirements
The installation and configuration of the devices that use the IEC 61850-8-1 protocol
consist of:
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4.1.

Hardware installation
Software installation

Hardware requirements
The hardware components listed below are usually required in IEC 61850 systems. In
addition to the hardware itself, this equipment may require the configuration of the
appropriate driver in the appropriate operating system.
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Time synchronization device with SNTP Server (for example Meinberg LANTIME/GPS)
RuggedCom RS1600/8000 or RSG 2100, for example. For more information, see
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OnTime FST208 Industrial Switch
Allied Telesyn AT-8016F/MT
Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port. For more information, see .
Printer Server
Media converter

Printer Server usually provides diagnostics information in Ethernet via the SNMP protocol. The proposed way to include this information into SYS 600 is to convert it into
OPC item updates using a third-party SNMP to the OPC Server component. The OPC
item updates are then mapped to the SYS 600 process database via OPC DA Client.


4.2.

Software requirements
The following software is required:
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MicroSCADA Pro SYS 600 9.3

The following software is optional:
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IED configuration tools (for example Communication Engineering Tool for SPAZC 40x version 2.0 or later)
PCM600
Connectivity Packages for IEDs (for example REF 541/543/545 Connectivity
Package version 2.0 or later)

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5.

Configuration

5.1.

Components of the IEC 61850-based system
The related components of the IEC 61850-based system (see Figure 5.1-1) are described
in the following sections:
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5.1.1, SYS 600 base system
5.1.2, OPC Data Access Client
5.1.3, IEC 61850 OPC Server
5.1.4, Related engineering tools
5.1.5, IEC 61850 System Supervision Server
5.1.6, IED connectivity

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Figure 5.1-1 Related components of the IEC 61850-based system

5.1.1.

SYS 600 base system

Process displays and lists, providing the operator with information on the SYS 600 base
system, are found in process and report databases within the system. In the SYS 600
system, each signal update from an IED is represented with a unique addressing based
on station (Unit Number) and object addressing (Block and Bit number).
OPC DA Client interacts with the base system through a node connected to the TCP/IP
link. Thus the underlying IEDs using the IEC 61850-8-1 protocol are represented as
communication stations in the system.

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Consequently, the related base system objects, that is link, node and station(s), must be
introduced through system configuration:
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LAN link (LINn:B)
Node (NODn:B)
Station(s) (STAn:B)

These definitions are usually included in the system configuration and found in the file

\sc\sys\active\sys_\sys_bascon.com.

5.1.2.

OPC Data Access Client
OPC DA Client is configured by using OPC DA Client Configuration Tool. In this tool,
configuration related to IEC 61850 OPC Server, SYS 600 base system objects and
application engineering is defined.
IEC 61850 OPC Server
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IEC 61850 OPC Server CLSID and its location (Local or Remote Server) are assigned
in Server Properties.

SYS 600 base system objects
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Configuration related to OPC DA Client Node and Primary/Secondary SYS 600
base system objects are assigned in CPI Node Properties.

Signal engineering
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5.1.3.

OPC items exposed by IEC 61850 OPC Server are mapped to SYS 600 process
objects.
Each OPC item is defined to belong to a specific OPC group and communication
station representative. Position indications (binary signals) usually belong to an

OPC group with an update rate of 0 ms, which is supported by IEC 61850 OPC
Server. In this case, all signal changes are immediately sent to OPC DA Client.
Measurements (analog signals) usually belong to an OPC group with an update rate
of 1000 ms. In this case, signal changes shorter than 1000 ms are not sent to OPC
DA Client.

IEC 61850 OPC Server
IEC 61850 OPC Server is configured by using CET for IEC 61850 OPC Server and
interacts in real time with IEC 61850 process devices and OPC DA Client.

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5.1.4.

Related engineering tools
When creating process objects into the application, IEC 61850 engineering involves
using tools like SCL Importer and OPC PO List. During single-line diagram engineering,
Display Builder (Monitor Pro) or Picture Editor (Classic Monitor) can be used. Further,
additional IED configuration tools such as CAP 505 may be required.

5.1.5.


IEC 61850 System Supervision Server
IEC 61850 SSS is a stand-alone executable OPC Client IEC 61850 server
(opcc_iec61850.exe) with a built-in OPC server for DCOM start-up and diagnostics.
IEC 61850 SSS enables mapping of SYS 600 OPC Server items to IEC 61850 process
objects and is configurable with SCL. To be able to generate events through IEC 61850,
the SSS must receive the data changes from the OPC server with OPC item updates, as
IEC 61850 does no explicit reading. IEC 61850 SSS requires an IEC 61850 license (SYS
or COM). OPC Server-related components are presented in Figure 5.1.5-1.

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Figure 5.1.5-1 OPC Server-related components

IEC 61850 SSS features
IEC 61850 SSS maps the following OPC items to IEC 61850 7-3 CDC attributes:
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Event update (UPDATE)
• Creates an OPC group for mapped items with a group update rate of 0 ms.
• Sends events received as OPC item updates to IEC 61850 clients with reporting
service.
• Value overrides (GOOD and BAD). The value GOOD overrides all updated
values, whereas BAD is used in case of errors (disconnect).
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Expects an update of a specified OPC item from OPC Server within timeout
milliseconds.
Creates an OPC group for mapped items with a group update rate of timeout
milliseconds.
Sends events received as OPC item updates to IEC 61850 clients with reporting
service.
If the OPC item update interval exceeds the timeout, the quality (the value of
the q-attribute) of the CDC is set to BAD.
Value overrides (GOOD and BAD). The value GOOD overrides all updated
values, whereas BAD is used in case of errors (disconnect and timeout).
On OPC Server disconnect, all the mapped CDC qualities are set to BAD.

The following values remain constant:
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Configured values for CDC attributes.

IEC 61850 SSS start-up
When IEC 61850 SSS starts up, it will automatically perform the following tasks:
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5.1.6.

Reads the configuration (SCL, Systemc.xml).
Builds an IEC 61850 namespace according to SCL.
Connects to SYS 600 OPC Server (configured in SCL Communication ProgID).
Connects to OPC Items on SYS 600 OPC Server (configured in SCL CDC sAddrs).
Starts the IEC 61850 server for IEC 61850 clients.

IED connectivity
The concept of Connectivity Packages has been introduced together with MicroSCADA
Pro SYS 600 and will gradually replace the role of the LIB packages in IED engineering.
Unlike the LIB packages, the connectivity packages do not include IED tools. Instead,
PCM600 can be integrated and used together with SYS 600. However, the IED tools
included in the LIB packages can also be used together with SYS 600 and Monitor Pro
process displays. For further information on integrating IED tools, see SYS 600
Application Design and SYS 600 Process Display Design.
The same requirements apply to the connectivity packages in SYS 600 as to the LIB
packages. Consequently, IED connectivity in SYS 600 appears in the form of engineering
definitions related to process database and graphical user interface.

In the graphical user interface, the common user interface components of SA-LIB (for
example control dialogs) are used to interact with the process database. During singleline diagram engineering, the application-related set of process display symbols has been
selected to be used in process displays.

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The process database definitions contain instantiated SA-LIB standard functions and
have been created by the following means:
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5.1.6.1.

Connectivity Packages
Load files provided by Integrated Engineering Toolbox
Object Navigator approach
List-Based Engineering Tool
SCL Importer


Connectivity Packages
The concept of Connectivity Packages for IEDs provides harmonized engineering and
minimizes the dependencies between different releases of IEDs, system products and
tools. IED configuration management of parameters, measurements and functions can
be realized by importing IED descriptions. This information is included together with
the IED when integrating the IED into system products and tools; see Figure 5.1.6.1-1.

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Figure 5.1.6.1-1 IED connectivity

Achieving full IED connectivity in SYS 600 requires that the application's process
database contains the following process object models:
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The process database model of control and supervision consists of position indications,
commands and measurements, whereas the process database model of protection functions
consists of protection events. Connectivity Packages are used to construct this information
in a reliable way into the process database and to achieve effective engineering without
additional manual work.
Each Connectivity Package includes all the information and functionality required for
efficient integration of the IED into system level products and tools. The Connectivity
Package description of an IED is according to IEC 61850 and contains:
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data signal description
parameter description
protocol addresses
documentation
IED interface modules, for example for disturbance file handling

The amount of IED information may differ depending on the service level of the connectivity package. The supported protocols (this manual focuses on the IEC 61850 protocol) and service level of a specific connectivity package is defined separately for each
IED.
Consequently, in SYS 600, the process database of the IEC 61850 system is created
using SA-LIB standard functions with default event and alarm handling. This is the case
when SCL Importer is used for importing the SCL information either from CID or SCD
files into the application. The created process database is connected to the SA-LIB process
symbols during display engineering and interacts with the Control dialogs of SYS 600
at run-time. For more information on SCL Importer, see 5.8, Creating process objects
and SYS 600 Application Design.

To understand the process object model of SA-LIB through the IEC 61850 modeling,
see 10, Conformance statements for the logical nodes supported by SA-LIB.

5.2.

Configuration environment
In IEC 61850-based systems, the following components need to be configured:
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IED (SPA-ZC 40_ if used)
IEC 61850OPC Server
OPC Data Access Client
SYS 600 process database and HMI

Figure 5.1-1 illustrates the software components, including their interrelationships and
underlying communication architecture. The SYS 600 base system, OPC DA Client and
IEC 61850 OPC Server are usually all located on the same computer.

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5.3.

Configuring the SYS 600 base system
The SYS 600 base system is configured with the System Configuration Tool. This means
that the base system definitions related to the LAN link, the OPC DA Client node and
the communication station(s) are configured with the System Configuration Tool. It is
also possible to include the configuration of the SYS 600 base system in the sys_bascon.com file manually, but configuration using the System Configuration Tool is
recommended.
To configure the SYS 600 base system with the System Configuration Tool:
1. Open System Configuration Tool from Tool Manager.
2. Select the MicroSCADA Configuration object. Insert New LAN Link Object
Number 1, and click OK to add LIN1.
3. Select the LIN1 object. Insert New IEC 61850 Node Object Number 8, and click
OK to add NOD8.
4. Select the NOD8 object. Insert New SPA Station Object Number 60, and click OK
to add STA60. The configuration in tool is shown in Figure 5.3-1.

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Figure 5.3-1 SYS 600 base system configuration in System Configuration Tool

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Select Configuration > Save to save the configuration.
The changes take effect the next time SYS 600 is started. Possible configuration

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Traditionally, the configuration related to the SYS 600 base system is defined in the
sys_bascon.com file. In IEC 61850-based systems, this means that the base system
definitions related to the LAN link, the External OPC DA Client node and the communication station(s) are configured for both SYS 600 redundancy systems. The following
steps guide you through the base system configuration using the included configuration
tools.
To configure the system using System Configuration Wizard:
1. Open SYS 600 Control Panel.
2. In the SYS 600 Control Panel dialog, click Admin and then Wizard.
3. The System Configuration dialog appears. Follow the wizard and make the necessary
configurations.

4.

For a single system use e.g. the following configuration:
• Select Base System Type Single System and Monitor Pro and OPC Data
Access Server enabled for OPC Data Access Server.
• Use Node Name SYS_1, Node Number 9 and Station Address 209 for Base
System Information.
• Use Application Name MAIN for Application Information.

After completing the configurations, select Start the application and click Finish.

The Base System Node Number and Station Address are used
when configuring CPI Node Properties for the OPC Data
Access Client.

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Creating a LAN link
The SYS 600 base system is configured with the System Configuration Tool. This means
that the base system definitions related to the LAN link, the OPC DA Client node and
the communication station(s) are configured with the System Configuration Tool. It is
also possible to include the configuration of the SYS 600 base system in the sys_bascon.com file manually, but configuration using the System Configuration Tool is
recommended.
To create the LAN link, the External OPC DA Client node and the communication station(s) using System Configuration Tool (LAN link LIN1, External OPC DA Client node
NOD8 and station STA60 are created here as an example):
1. Start SYS 600 Monitor.
2. Start System Configuration Tool (System Conf) from System Configuration tab
in Tool Manager.

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Open the active configuration for editing.
In the System Configuration Tool, select Configuration > Open Active.
Add LAN link 1 LIN1.
• Right-click MicroSCADA Configuration and select New.
• Select Object Type LAN Link and click Insert.
• Insert New Link Object Number 1 for the object and click OK to add LIN1.
Create an External OPC DA Client node 8 NOD8.
• Right-click Link 1 and select New.
• Select Object Type IEC 61850 Node and click Insert.
• Insert New Node Object Number 8 for the object and click OK to create NOD8.
Create a communication station 60 STA60.
A single station should be used to represent a single IEC 61850 IED. To add more
station objects repeat this step with unique station numbers.
• Right-click Node 8 and select New.
• Select Object Type IEC 61850 Station and click Insert.
• Insert New SPA Station Number 60 for the object and click OK to create STA60.


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7.
8.

Select Configuration > Save Active to save the modified configuration.
Configuration of the LAN link, External OPC DA Client node and a single communication station is now finished. The changes take effect the next time SYS 600 is
started. Possible configuration errors appear in the SYS 600 Notification Window.

The contents of the sys_bascon.com file are identical for both
HSB systems, with the exception of the unique node and station numbers.

5.4.

IEC 61850 Redundancy
Redundancy in the nodes (Station and IED) is achieved by attaching two different,
redundant networks by two ports to each node. Each node selects independently the
network to use. The nodes are the only non-redundant parts. IEC 62439-3 specifies the
PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol), a "redundancy in the nodes" solution, in which
nodes use both networks simultaneously. PRP is based on full duplication and parallel
operation of two redundant networks. PRP nodes send signals to and receive signals
from both networks at the same time, providing bumpless recovery. This offers zero
recovery time, making PRP suited for all real time applications.
Redundancy in the network (LAN) is achieved using RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol). The RSTP standard provides at best a 2 second recovery time.

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DuoDriver (v2.2 or later) with PRP and compatible network interface cards (NIC) are
used for IEC 61850 communication redundancy. Using DuoDriver and PRP with SYS
600 requires that the connected IEDs also support DuoDriver for communication
redundancy.

Installing DuoDriver
To install and configure DuoDriver:
1. Install and configure the NICs used for redundant IEC 61850 communication before
installing the DuoDriver. The NICs to-be-paired must be named appropriately.
2. Set the static IP address.
• For Windows XP SP2 (and earlier), set a static IP address for NIC A manually,
and disable TCP/IP protocol for NIC B.
• For Windows Vista, Server 2008 and XP SP3, configure a static IP address for
both NICs (IP of NIC B not used). Disable IPv6. The IP address of NIC A is
used for both paired NICs.
The configuration of DuoDriver requires that all redundant NICs are plugged into an active switch/router during
the installation.
3.

4.

5.5.


Install DuoDriver by executing the DuoDriver install package included in SYS 600
installation (e.g. C:\sc\Setup\DuoDriver\setup.exe).
DuoDriver is configured during the installation. To change the configuration, the
driver must be reinstalled. The DuoDriver setup names the paired instance of
DuoDriver, pairs the NICs, and clones the MAC address of the paired NICs. The
configured instance name and NIC name are used in the IEC 61850 OPC Server
namespace to identify the DuoDriver diagnostics.
After installation disable DuoDriver for other Ethernet interfaces.

Building the physical IEC 61850 network
The devices in the IEC 61850 network should first become connected in system
according to the wiring diagrams and layout pictures. Setting up the devices may require
that their addresses and the protocols in question are configured according to the system
requirements.

5.6.

Configuring SPA-ZC 40_
Before configuring SPA-ZC 40_, ensure that the correct connectivity packages have
been installed and taken into use in Connectivity Package Manager.

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5.6.1.

Creating a new project
To create a new project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

5.6.2.

Start CET for SPA-ZC 40x.
Select File > Open/Manage Project.
Click New Project and fill in the required project information.
Click Create.
Select the project and click Open.

Adding a device object
A project can contain several IEC 61850 device objects. All substation feeder configurations and exported communication, for example, must be done separately for each
device. To add an IEC 61850 device object to the project, right-click the project and
select New > IEC 61850 > SPA-ZC 40_; see Figure 5.6.2-1.

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Figure 5.6.2-1 Adding an IEC 61850 device object


Ensure that the new IED name is unique within the planned network by renaming the
IED, for example REF545_F1.

5.6.3.

Importing the IEC 61850 data object model of an IED
To import the IEC 61850 data object model of an IED:
1.
2.

Right-click to select a Logical Device object (for example REF 541/3/5).
Import the project created with CAP 505 (Relay Product Engineering Tool).

The file, which is a compressed archive file with the file extension .AR, is imported from
CAP 505 Application Library to the specified directory.

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CET for SPA-ZC 40x converts the project files to an IEC 61850 data object model using
connectivity packages. However, the connectivity packages do not necessarily support
all the functions of an IED. Functions not mapped to the IEC 61850 structure are reported

after import.
CET for SPA-ZC 40x imports default data sets and RCBs to the logical device LD0; see
Figure 5.6.3-1. A data set includes data attributes selected from an IED's IEC 61850 data
model. The data sets are used in the IEC 61850 event reporting model. If the same data
attributes that have been selected to be included in a data set are used in an RCB, the
data set generates a spontaneous event which is sent to the IEC 61850 client. If the data
set is not used in an RCB, the IEC 61850 client reads the data separately.
After adding a new IED, give it a unique name in the network.
Spaces are not allowed in the IED's name. Renaming can be
done in Project Explorer; see Figure 5.6.3-1.

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Figure 5.6.3-1 Project Explorer in the Communication Engineering Tool window

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5.6.4.

Downloading the configuration and exporting the CID file
After you have built the IEC 61850 data object model and configured the communication

addressing, you can download the configuration to SPA-ZC 40_, see Figure 5.6.4-1.
1.
2.

Right-click the IEC 61850 device object and select CID Export.
If you download configuration to SPA-ZC 40_ for the first time, replace the default
IP address 192.168.2.10 with a new address according to the planned network
structure.

When the new configuration is being downloaded to SPA-ZC 40_, CET checks if the
basic IP addresses are changed. If a change is detected, CET asks whether you want to
take the new addresses into use. If you do not accept the changes, SPA-ZC 40_ uses the
old IP addresses from the previous configuration.

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Figure 5.6.4-1 Downloading device configuration

If the connection to the system, to which SPA-ZC 40_ is connected, is enabled, the
Export function tries to determine the SPA-ZC 40_ version and exports the export file
accordingly. If a connection to the system cannot be established, prompt the correct
version to be exported; see Figure 5.6.4-2.

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