Saturday, June 6, 2026

Free ASN.1 Browser for IEC 61850-8-3 ASN.1 Module from RTI2 PoC

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If you want to browse easily the ASN.1 message schema for the new project IEC 61850-8-3 (DSM) underway, check out this free browser:  https:...
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Extended Video on IEC 61850-8-3 Available - Example Messages

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 An extended version of the video on   IEC 61850-8-3 Communication networks and systems for power utility automation – Specific Communicati...
Saturday, May 16, 2026

IEC 61850 Series for Any Automation Domain using Electric Power (two Examples)

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The standard series IEC 61850 is applicable for simple applications and huge systems. The standard is not restricted to a specific domain. L...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Why is there an Need for an Additional Service Mapping in IEC 61850 (IEC 61850-8-3)?

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The two service mappings for IEC 61850 are IEC 61850-8-1 (MMS) and IEC 61850-8-2 (MMS/XML). The mapping IEC 61850-8-1 is in operation from t...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The PAC World Magazine Reports From the 30 Year Anniversary of IEC 61850 in September 2025

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The 30 year anniversary of IEC 61850 in September 2025 was a big success. The report mentions me: "The presentations were bracketed by ...
Monday, March 23, 2026

Final Vote on IEC 61850-7-410 (Hydroelectric Power Plants ) is Positive

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The edition 3 of the standard IEC 61850-7-410 has been accepted to be published in April 2026: Communication networks and systems for power ...
Thursday, March 19, 2026

OT Security - Kongressbeiträge "Security unter Kontrolle" jetzt Online

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Zweitägiger Kongress öffnet die "Tore" ... alle Vorträge online!! SECURITY UNTER KONTROLLE ist der dialog- und praxisorientierte ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

New Work Item Proposal on IEC 61850-8-3 has been accepted by 95 % of the TC 57 National Committees

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In December 2025 the NWIP (57/2866/NP - proposed project number: IEC 61850-8-3) was published for voting and comments: https://blog.nettedau...
Monday, March 16, 2026

IEC 61850: Work-around for MMS

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Very interesting paper just published ... presenting a work-around for MMS ;-) Integration Method for IEC 61850 into Legacy and Modern PLC S...
Monday, February 23, 2026

What is the Scope of the IEC 61850 Series?

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The seven IEC 61850 CDVs published the other day (7-4, 7-4n and 7-4nn) use all the same Scope which starts: Excerpt from: Communication net...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

IEC 61850: Realtime Interface Version 2.0 - Why This Matters

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Netbeheer (the Netherlands organization of Distribution System Operator) published the Realtime Interface version 1.0 (RTI 1) in 2024 . The ...
Saturday, February 14, 2026

Seven IEC 61850 Model Documents Published for Public CDV Comments

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Please note that seven IEC 61850-7-xxx model documents have been published for CDV comments on 2026-02-13. The following documents are avail...
Monday, December 15, 2025

Long Awaited Christmas Gift For Smart(er) Grids - IEC 61850-8-3 is on its Way

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In order to explain details of the new approach to be used for the new work item proposal IEC 61850-8-3 I have produced a 17 minute video . ...

NEW version of the Famous Whitepaper Requirements for Secure Control and Telecommunication Systems

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The Austrian, German, and Swiss Utilities have published (with the support of Dr. Stephan Beirer and Marl Joos (GAI NetConsult GmbH, Berlin...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

IEC 61850 Is The Corner Stone Of Manageable Secure Power Systems

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On September 16, 2025 I presented a Keynote Address at the 6th PS2 organized by Omicron. Click HERE for accessing my slides [PDF, 9 MB]  Th...
Friday, October 10, 2025

What is a model in the context of IEC 61850?

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A model is a model is a model ... huch. The question is: What does a model provide? In short: It provides an external visible PATH to an act...
Thursday, October 9, 2025

The 30 Year Anniversary of IEC 61850 at Omicron in Klaus (Austria) on September 24, 2025, was a BIG success

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The IEC 61850 Community has celebrated the 30 Year Anniversary at Omicron in Klaus (Austria) on September 24, 2025, was really a BIG success...

Some Hints on the use of Wireshark for IEC 61850-8-1 (MMS)

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Please note the following preferences ... and have fun: Version I used today: Set the mms filter so see mms/IEC61850 only: In case the MMS s...