New Application Example for EvaDeHon Package

We have posted a new example extending the use of the Evaluation, Demonstration and Hands-On (EvaDeHon) Package.

We will publish from time to time additional models and documentation for interesting applications. The objective is to help you to understand the various topologies and possibilities to use the IEC 61850 technology for the process information exchange.

One focus is on the application of the IXXAT (HMS) Smart Grid Gateways.

The example offers polling and reporting (Server on PC, Client on IXXAT WEB-PLC Gateway). The download contains the client CID for the gateway, the server CID and the JSON file for the PC. The gateway polls every 2 seconds and receives reports every 5 seconds - these intervals can be configured. Additionally it includes some specific documentation.



Click HERE for more information.

An All NEW Evaluation, Demo, Hands-On Package for IEC 61850 and IEC 61400-25

NettedAutomation GmbH (Karlsruhe, Germany) has released an All NEW Evaluation, Demo, Hands-On Package for IEC 61850 and IEC 61400-25 (EvaDeHon) for immediate download and use!
The new EvaDeHon Package comprises the roles Client, Server, Publisher, and Subscriber running on a PC, HMS (IXXAT, Beck IPC) Gateways, SystemCorp IEDs, ...
The new solutions allow to run multiple IED models (all roles) in parallel on one PC (simulating IEDs of a complete system!) ... and more. The roles and applications are configured directly by SCL files (.cid). You can build your own models and run them with all roles ... if configured.
This Package is based on our 30+ years of experience. We are really proud of offering these tools to the industry today! Sit down, enjoy and relax ...


Copyright, 2017, Michael Hüter

Click HERE to download the documentation only [pdf, 3.2 MB]
Click HERE for downloading the demo package including the documentation and license conditions.

Example: Server and Client on two PCs:


Many topologies on PCs:


... and topologies with gateways:


Click HERE to download the documentation only [pdf, 3.2 MB]
Click HERE for downloading the demo package including the documentation and license conditions.

NEW IEC 61850 Demo Package for Windows available

The main purpose of the new demonstration and evaluation package is to provide a free of charge simple and easy to use IEC 61850 Client/Subscriber Tool (running on Windows PCs) that can be used to communicate with a Server/Publisher implemented on the platforms:

Beck IPC DK151 Development Kit for SC145 (DK61)
Beck IPC com.tom / IXXAT SG-gateways (WEB-PLC)
SystemCorp Smart Grid Controllers
Windows PC

Several other uses cases are possible:

The demonstration uses a single generic SCL model (and a derived JSON file [JavaScript Object Notation] that can (beyond the main purpose) be used on the above platforms to automatically configure (tree structured graphical applications) for Clients, Server/Publisher, and Client/Subscriber roles as shown on the next slides.

The specification of additional models (.icd and .json) could be provided for a fee. 

Contact NettedAutomation if you are looking for other models, please.

Click HERE for further details and instructions to download the new package including the documentation.

Click HERE for documentation only.

The package is used in our training courses.

New Work Proposal for Extending the System Configuration Language (SCL) for HMIs

IEC TC 57 has published (57/1767/NP) a proposal for extending the System Configuration Language (SCL) to provide high-level direction in terms of how best to bind the HMI graphical objects with the IEC 61850 data objects/attributes using the configuration description language defined in IEC 61850-6. It builds upon the existing System Configuration Language (SCL) defined in IEC 61850-6, in addition to possibly incorporating other non-IEC namespaces such as the W3C's Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) namespace.

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 6xx: Configuration description language for communication in power utility automation systems related to Human Machine Interfaces (proposed IEC 61850-6xx)

This work will definitely helping to simplify the graphical representation of DataTypeTemplates in IEC 61850-6 (SCL).


A SCL DataTypeTemplate for a temperature measurement "STMP_0" could be bound to a graphical representation.

The depicted LNType has five related DataObjects. The temperature curve could be shown at an HMI as implemented in the client (HMI) interface of the VHPready demo. The VHPready demo could be downloaded. Click HERE for the access.
The client application of the demo is programmed in C#. A graphical template could be programmed ... if you need it. We could offer such a template if you are interested.

SystemCorp Provides New Release of their famous IEC 61850 DLL

SystemCorp has published a New Release of their famous IEC 61850 DLL (Stack version V2.06.28).
Click HERE for the webpage.
Click HERE for the direct download.

Click HERE for the full release notes.

New Features of the Release V2.06.28

• Added new API IEC61850_ControlTerminateCommand() to manually trigger command termination for the active control the server
• Added support for Integer Controls with Enhanced Security, NOTE: Command Termination for INC controls is the responsibility of the user using the IEC61850_ControlTerminateCommand() API
• Added new API IEC61850_SetOriginator() to set the originator orCat and orIdent for controls on the client
• Added VLAN Tag to the Ethernet Headers for GOOSE and SV on Linux
• Client and servers with GOOSE Subscription can now be recreated without restarting an executable
• Edition 2 mode supports Domain names of length 64 bytes
• Added Support for SCL Type ObjRef 

The new DLL could be used with the current C# client and server demo and evaluation applications:

Click HERE for the demo and evaluation.

New IEC 61850 Edition 2 Demo Package Available to run on Windows

After successful usage of our old demo package provided 2010 and 2011 NettedAutomation provides a new package for Edition 2 of the IEC 61850 core parts.

The new package comes with a DLL comprising the IEC 61850 Stack, an simple API, and a powerful SCL configuration tool – all included in the DLL. The package contains executable programs that can be used right away. Additionally you will find also the course code of the applications for you to modify the applications to your own needs.

There are two different applications for the client and server:

1. C++ programmed very basic console applications:

The values can manually be changed … use the listed commands.

2. .Net/C# programmed enhanced applications (SCADA like):

The client starts the CER system by clicking the box on the upper left corner of the Client application. The Server application will run. Add values in ther server application … to be reported to the client. The use-case is quite realistic.

All client and server applications use the same DLL (provided by SystemCorp). The IEC 61850 models and communication services are configured by corresponding SCL Files. The applications provided are intended to show what IEC 61850 offers and how to use the simple API for a short time-to-marked development. The applications show how to exchange information with your applications:

 

The client and server can run on one machine (local host) or on two machines. In case of two machines you can trace the communication with, e.g., Wireshark. The addresses (MAC and IP) have to be configured differently for the two cases. The client connects automatically with the server (based on the SCL files) – no need for manual intervention. The demo shows how an embedded client can communicate with a server – without and browsing service.

The client and server can be configured to publish GOOSE and SV.

Some basic documentation comes with the package that can be downloaded. The main objective is the use of the package in our comprehensive hands-on training courses.

Click HERE to get access to the package.

Enjoy!

Version 2 of SystemCorp’s IEC 61850 Stack and API available

The V2.02 of SystemCORP's IEC 61850 library is now available for all platforms. A new demo and evaluation package that runs under Windows is also available. This evaluation provides the DLL (includes Stack, internal IED SCL configuration tool, and API), a server application, and a client application. The demo applications come also with source code in C/C++:

This version supports both Edition 1 and Edition 2 of the IEC 61850 standard, and includes multiple improvements to system communication and memory management.

The following list shows the communication service models implemented:

and these are the API functions:

The API is very convenient and simple!

Click HERE for more general details.
Click HERE for the getting started check list …

We are offering 6 hours comprehensive hands-on training in our standard public training courses like the one scheduled for October 15-17, 2014:

http://nettedautomation.com/seminars/uca/sem.html#fra14-05 

The most efficient education are offered as in-house training courses.

TQ System offers new IEC 61850 Demo Kit

TQ System offers new IEC 61850 Demo Kit for an ARM9 module with i.MX28 from Freescale.

Click HERE to see the details of the platform.

The Manual of the Development Kit gives you some hints on the usability for getting started:

IEC 61850 Server/Client Application Demo for TQ Systems