• Reliable networking

    Substation automation (SA) is commonly used to control, protect and monitor substations. Up to now, the communication for SA has used proprietary serial communication systems complemented by conventional parallel copper wiring, especially from the bay level to the switchgear.
    March 16, 2012

    Substation automation (SA) is commonly used to control, protect and monitor substations [1]. Up to now, the communication for SA has used proprietary serial communication systems complemented by conventional parallel copper wiring, especially from the bay level to the switchgear. With the advent of IEC 61850, a comprehensive global standard for all communication needs in the substation is available.

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