Data Processing
Real-time data is processed to execute protection and automation schemes and control functions over the IEC 61850 high-performance Ethernet network.
The results are monitored and recorded in Edge Control software (EcoStruxure Power Operation and EcoStruxure Power Automation System Gateway) for a better understanding of protection and automation schemes, sequence of operation, and potential system issues due to abnormal conditions (device in local mode, tripped circuit breaker, etc.).
User intervention may be necessary in the event of halted automation, manual load control, or maintenance activities. In this case, data processing consists of logging all user actions with the date and time as well as user ID for traceability purposes.
Digital Solutions For Lifecycle Management
The IEC 61850 standard offers digital solutions that help specify, design, automate, configure, monitor, operate, and maintain protection, automation and control systems. EcoStruxure Power Automation System offers digital tools that add the necessary software intelligence for managing the electrical system's lifecycle.
EcoStruxure Power Automation System Engineering (EPAS-E)
This tool complies with IEC 61850 standards for specification and configuration of vendor-agnostic protection, automation, and control systems:
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Vendor-agnostic system configuration
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Application standardization to optimize project deployment
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Intuitive interface to simplify implementation
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Advanced template management for future system evolutions/extensions
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Automated data flow configuration for protection relays, HMIs, and gateways
EcoStruxure System Management
This tool provides IEC 61850 vendor-agnostic inventory management that helps maintain protection, automation, and control systems:
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Storage and backup of configuration, setting files, and documentation
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System level version baselining
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Real-time monitoring of device firmware and configuration changes
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Automatic collection, storage, and display of disturbance recorder files
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Mass firmware upgrade (PowerLogic T300 only)
