Introduction

Why Read This Part

The purpose of this part is to highlight elements to take into account when designing a digital power distribution system, that impact product and solution choices.

These considerations are important because they can help reduce the overall integration risk, improve compatibility, simplify installation and commissioning, and optimize system cybersecurity.

Contents of This Part

This part discusses the following system design considerations and their relevancy to the implementation of EcoStruxure Power applications in Selecting and Implementing the Digital Applications:

Communications		EcoStruxure Power digital platform uses open communication protocols to aggregate data from connected products installed in MV/LV equipment, metering, and other sensors. This chapter presents those protocols and the supported drivers.

Data Recording and Timestamping		In the EcoStruxure Power digital platform, data recording can occur at various levels of the architecture. This chapter covers the various data recording options, which level of data recording and time accuracy is recommended for each application, and which time synchronization method can provide this time accuracy.

Data Processing		Data Processing in EcoStruxure Power can be carried out at three different levels. This chapter discusses the connected products, Edge Control, and cloud-based processing levels.

Data Integration and Interoperability Between Systems		Data Integration and Interoperability in the ESXP digital system can occur at different levels: with third-party connected products, at Edge Control level, or with Data as a Service (DaaS) for cloud-based applications). This chapter focuses on the integration with other EcoStruxure Systems and third party systems at Edge Control level.

Data Quality Management		Data Quality is the basis for reliable digital power systems. This chapter explains how EcoStruxure Power Advisor contributes to data quality improvement

Cybersecurity		The demands of modern IoT applications increase the complexity of systems' infrastructure and put additional pressure on IT and OT security. This chapter discusses key aspects of cyber security related to EcoStruxure Power.