EMO-L - Hardware and Software Solution

Microgrid Controller

EMO-L has been tested on the two following hardwares:

• Perfectron SCH3X1 Microgrid controller – Fanless Power Automation Computer

  	9V to 48V Ultra-Wide DC power input Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing Operating T°C range -40°C ~ 60°C	System	I/O Interfaces
  		Intel ® Core™ i7-9700TE 32 GB DDR4-2666MHz 128 GB SSD 2 x 2.5" Easy swap SSD Tray TPM, FTDI support	1 x DP, 1 x DVI, 1 HDMI 6 x USB 3.0, 2 x SB 2.0 2 x COM (RS232/422/485)

• Advantech UNO 148 – FANLESS DIN- RAIL iPC.

  	9V to 36V DC power input IP20 Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing Operating T°C range: -20°C ~ 60°C with airflow	System	I/O Interfaces
  		11th GEN Intel ® CoreTM I CPU Up to 64 GB DDR4-3200MHz 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD (2 with optional kit) 2 x 3.5" HDD by i-module TPM 2.0	2 x DP 4 RJ45 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 4 x RS232/422/485

Microgrid Controller Redundancy

EMO-L can implement redundant Microgrid controllers that can back up each other in the event one of them becomes unavailable unexpectedly. The redundancy in the Microgrid controllers helps to maintain and ensure the continuity of the Microgrid. EMO-L Microgrid controller redundancy is based on two identical controllers having the same behavior and running the same software with the same database configuration, protocols, and I/O mapping.

One of the controller is set as the main controller and the other as the backup controller. Both the controllers operate in either active mode or standby mode but only one of the redundant controllers is active at a time. If the controller in active mode becomes unavailable, the transfer to the controller in standby mode is performed automatically to help prevent data loss.

Human Machine Interface or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

EMO-L integrates a dedicated local Microgrid Human Machine Interface (HMI) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designed to suit Microgrid monitoring and control specific needs.

HMI or SCADA performs the following actions:

• Enables the control commands or functions from the Microgrid controller to the different actions of the Microgrid structure.

• Displays information coming from the Microgrid controller for example machine status, notifications, power flows, switch status, and so on.

• Provides millisecond time-stamped sequence of event recording to enable event reconstruction and analysis.

  The event system is customizable for local and cloud service needs. These events are available for the operator via mobile device and workstation as well as complementary applications.

The SCADA is preferably based on EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO) solution for which, a library of single line diagrams as well as pre-designed elements are available.

EMO-L is a flexible solution with interoperability capabilities that allows leveraging already existing third-party SCADA in the Microgrid (brownfield projects). EMO-L can be synchronized with any kind of SCADA using the recommended protocols.

Within Schneider electric portfolio, EMO-L is working with the two offers presented in the following sub chapters. Screen templates are provided based on customer’s requirement to use the EPO.

EcoStruxure Power Operation

EPO application helps the operator to monitor, control, and troubleshoot issues with the electrical distribution system. It manages and interacts with the electrical distribution system and the specialized devices connected to the application.

• High performance real-time communications.

• Native system redundancy and scalable architecture.

• Extensive protocol support and open data exchange.

• Highly customizable with scripting and an open API.

• Cyber-resilient networks and servers.

• Monitor complex auto-transfer schemes.

• Remotely control breakers.

Power Monitoring and Control

Power Monitoring and Control allows the visualization of the energy usage and power demand, analyzes electrical waveforms, and makes effective and cost savings decisions. High performance real-time visualization of animated one-line diagrams allows you to gain situational awareness of the state of your power system from anywhere, and it allows operators to perform remote control.

It complies to internationally recognized energy and power quality standards such as ISO50001, CBEMA, ITIC, IEEE519 and EN50160.

Power Availability

EPO provides sequence of event analysis for the operator to manage complex power and energy alarm and events data with high-integrity precision event timestamps, directly from intelligent electrical devices (meters and breakers). EPO acknowledges when, where and in what order events occurred to uncover the root cause, so the operator can make informed decisions.

It supports open protocols such as Modbus, IEC-61850, IEC- 60870-5-104, SNMP, OPC DA, OPC AE, DNP3, BACnet/IP, and more.

The capabilities for power availability are:

• Rich data integration for connected devices (for example Masterpact MTZ, ION7650, and PM8000).

• Sequence of Events Recording (SER) (1ms).

• Power quality waveform viewer (COMTRADE).

EcoStruxure Power Automation System User Interface

EcoStruxure Power Automation System User Interface (EPAS-UI) is an another SCADA solution that can be used for the microgrid interface. It is Intuitive, scalable, and customizable and EPAS-UI is dedicated to electrical networks and sub-stations. This software also helps in monitoring, supervision, and control capabilities to reduce the risk of your operational activities.

For any question or support regarding EPAS-UI, refer to our website link or raise a request.