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Siemens Energy Sector Power Engineering Guide Edition 7.1
Protection, Substation Automation, Power Quality and Measurements
6.1 Introduction
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6.2 Protection Systems
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6.2.1 Introduction
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6.2.2 SIPROTEC and Reyrolle Relay Families
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6.2.3 Applications
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6.2.4 Protection Coordination
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6.3 Substation Automation
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6.3.1 Introduction
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6.3.2 Overview and Solutions
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6.3.3 SICAM PAS
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6.3.4 SICAMStation Unit
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6.3.5 SICAM RTUs

(SICAMAK, TM, BC, EMIC, MIC und CMIC)
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6.4 Power Quality and Measurements
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6.4.1 Introduction
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6.4.2 SICAMP Power Meter
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6.4.3 SICAMT Electrical Measurement Transducer 368

6.4.4 Power Quality and Monitoring
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6.4.5 SIPROTEC7KE85
FaultRecorder, Measurement and Phasor
Measurement Unit (PMU)
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6.4.6 SICAMPQS Fault Recorder

and Power Quality Analysis Software
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6.4.7 SIGUARD PDP Phasor Data Processor
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6.5 Protection and Substation Communication 385

6.5.1 Overview of IEC61850
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6.5.2 Principle Communication Structures

for Protection and Substation
Automation Systems
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6.5.3 Multiple Communication Options

with SIPROTEC 5
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6.5.4 Network Redundancy Protocols
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6.5.5 Communication Between Substation Using

Protection Data Interfaces
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6.5.6 Requirements for Remote Data Transmission 398

6.6 Integrated Advanced Cyber Security
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6.7 Efficient Network and Energy Automation

Systems (ENEAS)
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6.7.1 Introduction, Portfolio Overview
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6.7.2 Solutions for Substation Automation

and Protection
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6.7.3 Solutions for Distribution Automation
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6.7.4 Solutions for Industry Grids
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6.7.5 Solutions for Monitoring and Control Center
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6.7.6 Solutions for Cyber Security
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6 Protection, Substation Automation,

Power Quality and Measurements
6.1 Introduction
The demands on substation automation solutions are continually growing, which leads to greater complexity and more interfaces. High availability, with all individual components working
together smoothly, is one of the most important system operator
needs in the area of energy automation.
And that is exactly where energy automation products and
solutions from Siemens come in. With a comprehensive
approach to the entire automation chain, the system operator
gets an overview of the entire plant, from planning and start up
to operation and maintenance.
Energy automation products and solutions are based on three
main pillars that ensure simple operation:
Reliable IT security through high-quality applications and
seamless network structures
Limitless communications by means of international standards
and flexible expandability
Efficient engineering for the entire automation chain, from the
control center to the field device
Fig.6.1-1: Siemens energy automation products
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Energy automation from Siemens stands for a simplified

workflow, reliable operations, and a significantly lower total
cost of ownership. Siemens offers expert solutions that will
continue to grow with the markets demands but still remain
manageable. That is how energy automation sets a new
benchmark with products and solutions which are clearly
simpler and more efficient. In the meantime we have delivered
more than 300,000 devices with IEC61850 included.
Energy automation that simply works
Siemens offers a uniform, universal technology for the entire
functional scope of secondary equipment, both in the construction and connection of the devices, and in their operation and
communication. This results in uniformity of design, coordinated
interfaces, and the same operating principle being established
throughout, whether in power system and generator protection,
in measurement and recording systems, in substation control or
protection or in telecontrol.
The devices are highly compact and immune to interference,
and are therefore also suitable for direct installation in switchgear panels.
Complete technology from one partner

Siemens Energy Sector supplies devices and systems for:
Power system protection SIPROTECand Reyrolle
Substation control and automation SICAM
Remote control (RTUs)
Measurement and recording SIMEAS
This technology covers all of the measurement, control, automation and protection functions for substations.
Furthermore, Siemens activities include:

Consulting
Planning
Design
Commissioning and service
This uniform technology from a single source saves the user
time and money in the planning, assembly and operation of
substations.

6.2.1 Introduction
Siemens is one of the worlds leading suppliers of protection
equipment for power systems. Thousands of Siemens relays
ensure first-class performance in transmission and distribution
systems on all voltage levels, all over the world, in countries
with tropical heat or arctic frost. For many years, Siemens has
also significantly influenced the development of protection
technology:
In 1976, the first minicomputer (process computer)-based
protection system was commissioned: A total of 10 systems for
110 / 20 kV substations was supplied and is still operating
satisfactorily today.
In 1985, Siemens became the first company to manufacture a
range of fully numerical relays with standardized
communication interfaces. Siemens now offers a complete
range of protection relays for all applications with numerical
busbar and machine protection.
Section 6.2.2 gives an overview of the various product lines of

the Siemens protection.
Section 6.2.3 offers application hints for typical protection
schemes such as:
Cables and overhead lines
Transformers
Motors and generators
Busbars
To ensure a selective protection system, section 6.2.4 gives hints

for coordinated protection setting and selection for instrument
transformers.
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6.2.2 SIPROTECand Reyrolle Relay

Families
Solutions for todays and future power supply systems
formore than 100 years
SIPROTEChas established itself on the energy market for
decades as a powerful and complete system family of numerical
protection relays and bay controllers from Siemens.
SIPROTECprotection relays from Siemens can be consistently
used throughout all applications in medium and high voltage.
With SIPROTEC, operators have their systems firmly and safely
under control, and have the basis to implement cost-efficient
solutions for all duties in modern, intelligent and smart grids.
Users can combine the units of the different SIPROTECdevice
series at will for solving manifold duties because SIPROTEC
stands for continuity, openness and future-proof design.
As the innovation driver and trendsetter in the field of protection
systems for 100 years, Siemens helps system operators to design
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their grids in an intelligent, ecological, reliable and efficient way,

and to operate them economically. As a pioneer, Siemens has
decisively influenced the development of numerical protection
systems (fig.6.2-1). The first application went into operation in
Wrzburg, Germany, in 1977. Consistent integration of protection and control functions for all SIPROTECdevices was the
innovation step in the 90ies. After release of the communication
standard IEC61850 in the year 2004, Siemens was the first
manufacturer worldwide to put a system with this communication standard into operation.
How can system operators benefit from this experience?
Proven and complete applications
Easy integration into your system
Highest quality of hardware and software
Excellent operator friendliness of devices and tools
Easy data exchange between applications
Extraordinary consistency between product- and
systemengineering
Reduced complexity by easy operation
Siemens as a reliable, worldwide operating partner

The products of the long-standing British

manufacturer Reyrolle are considered especially
powerful and reliable by many markets. With
the latest numerical products, Reyrolle as a
part of Siemens shows that the development is
being pushed forward, and that new innovations are continuously being developed further
for the users benefit. In this way, Reyrolle
completes the offerings for protection devices,
particularly in Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries.
For further information please visit:

www.siemens.com/protection
Fig.6.2-2: Siemens protection family
Fig.6.2-1: SIPROTEC Pioneer over generations
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SIPROTECCompact Maximum protection minimum space

Reliable and flexible protection for energy distribution and
industrial systems with minimum space requirements. The
devices of the SIPROTECCompact family offer an extensive
variety of functions in a compact and thus space-saving 1/6 x 19"
housing. The devices can be used as main protection in mediumvoltage applications or as back-up protection in high-voltage
systems.
SIPROTECCompact provides suitable devices for many applications in energy distribution, such as the protection of feeders,
lines or motors. Moreover, it also performs tasks such as system
decoupling, load shedding, load restoration, as well as voltage
and frequency protection.
The SIPROTECCompact series is based on millions of operational
experience with SIPROTEC4 and a further-developed, compact
hardware, in which many customer suggestions were integrated.
This offers maximum reliability combined with excellent functionality and flexibility.
Simple installation by means of pluggable current and voltage
terminal blocks
Thresholds adjustable via software (3 stages guarantee a safe
and reliable recording of input signals)
Easy adjustment of secondary current transformer values
(1A/5A) to primary transformers via DIGSI 4
Quick operations at the device by means of 9 freely
programmable function keys
Clear overview with six-line display
Easy service due to buffer battery replaceable at the front side
Use of standard cables via USB port at the front
Integration in the communication network by means of two
further communication interfaces
Integrated switch for low-cost and redundant optical Ethernet
rings
Ethernet redundancy protocols RSTP, PRP and HSR for highest
availability
Reduction of wiring between devices by means of crosscommunication via Ethernet (IEC61850 GOOSE)
Time synchronization to the millisecond via Ethernet with
SNTP for targeted fault evaluation
Adjustable to the protection requirements by means of
flexible protection functions
Comfortable engineering and evaluation via DIGSI 4.
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Fig.6.2-3: SIPROTECCompact
Fig.6.2-4: SIPROTECCompact
rear view
Fig.6.2-5: Feeder automation

relay 7SC80

SIPROTECCompact system features

Field devices in energy distribution systems and in industrial
applications must cover the most varying tasks, and yet be
adjustable easily and at short notice. These tasks comprise, for
example:
Protection of different operational equipment such as lines,
cables, motors and busbars
Decoupling and disconnecting of parts of the power supply
system
Load shedding and load restoration
Voltage and frequency protection
Local or remote control of circuit-breakers
Acquisition and recording of measured values and events
Communication with neighboring devices or the control center
Fig.6.2-6 shows exemplary how the most different tasks can be

easily and safely solved with the matching
SIPROTECCompact devices.
Operation
During the development of SIPROTECCompact, special value
was placed not only on a powerful functionality, but also on
simple and intuitive operation by the operating personnel. Freely
assignable LEDs and a six-line display guarantee an unambiguous and clear indication of the process states.
In conjunction with up to 9 function keys and the control keys
for the operational equipment, the operating personnel can
react quickly and safely to every situation. This ensures a high
operational reliability even under stress situations, thus reducing
the training effort considerably.
Infeed
7SJ80
SIEMENS
7RW80
Backup transformer
protection
Busbar protection via
reverse interlocking
Voltage/frequency
protection
Load shedding
Load restoration
SIEMENS
MV-Substation
7SD80
SIEMENS
7SJ80
Busbar protection via

reverse interlocking possible
SIEMENS
7SJ80
7SD80
SIEMENS
Cable
7RW80
7SC80
7SK80
SIEMENS
7SJ80
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
7SK80
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
Generation
Transformer
Feeder
Motor
Bus Coupler
Fig.6.2-6: Fields of application in a typical MV system
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The Feeder Automation device 7SC80 is designed for decentralized as well as for centralized feeder automation applications.
This solution allows various flexible high speed applications like
FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration)
Detect and locate a fault in the feeder, isolate the faulty section
and set the healthy portions of the feeder back into service
Source transfer
Detect and isolate a faulty source and set the de-energised
sections of the feeder back into service
Load Balancing
Balance the load within a feeder by moving the disconnection.
Activation of individual line sections
Isolate a dedicated section of a feeder for maintenance without
affecting other sections. Fig. 6.2-7 shows an example of a
typical ring main application with overhead lines and 5 sections.
Every section is protected and automated by the SIPROTEC
7SC80 Feeder Protection.
Substation
Substation
50/50N
50/50N
1
Start fault isolation
Current jump detection
Communication network
50/50N
50/50N
1
50/50N
Fig.6.2-7: Fields of application with feeder protection SIPROTEC 7SC80
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Local operation
All operations and information can be
executed via an integrated user interface:
2 operation LEDs
In an illuminated 6-line LC display, process
and device information can be indicated as
text in different lists.
4 navigation keys
8 freely programmable LEDs serve for
indication of process or device information.
The LEDs can be labeled user-specifically. The
LED reset key resets the LEDs.
9 freely configurable function keys support

the user in performing frequent operations
quickly and comfortably.
Fig.6.2-8a:
with open cover
Numerical operation keys

USB user interface (type B) for modern and
fast communication with the operating
software DIGSI.
Keys "O" and "I" for direct control of
operational equipment.
Battery compartment accessible from outside.
Fig.6.2-8b:
with closed cover
and open battery
compartment
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Construction and hardware of SIPROTEC Compact

Connection techniques and housing with many advantages
The relay housing is 1/6 of a 19" rack and makes replacement of
predecessors model very easy. The height is 244 mm (9.61").
Pluggable current and voltage terminals allow for pre-wiring and
simplify the exchange of devices in the case of support. CT
shorting is done in the removable current terminal block. It is
thus not possible to opencircuit a secondary current transformer.
Fig.6.2-10a:
Voltage terminal block
All binary inputs are independent and the pick-up thresholds are
settable using software settings (3 stages). The relay current
transformer taps (1 A/5 A) are new software settings. Up to 9
function keys can be programmed for predefi ned menu entries,
switching sequences, etc. The assigned function of the function
keys can be shown in the display of the relay.
With overcurrent protection SIPROTEC 7SJ81 there is also a
device for low-power current transformer applications.
Fig.6.2-9: 7SK80, 7SJ80, 7SD80

rear view
Fig.6.2-10b:
Current terminal block
Fig.6.2-11: 7SJ81 rear view
Fig.6.2-12: 7RW80 rear view
Current terminals ring cable lugs

Connection
Wmax = 9.5mm
Ring cable lugs
d1 = 5.0mm
Wire cross-section
2.05.2 mm2 (AWG 1410)
Current terminals single conductors

2.05.2 mm2 (AWG 1410)
Conductor sleeve with plastic sleeve
L = 10mm (0.39 in) or L = 12mm

(0.47 in)
Stripping length
(when used without conductor sleeve)
15mm (0.59 in)

Only solid copper wires may be used.
Voltage terminals single conductors

Wire cross-section
0.52.0 mm2 (AWG 2014)
Conductor sleeve with plastic sleeve
L = 10mm (0.39 in) or L = 12mm

(0.47 in)
Stripping length
(when used without conductor sleeve)
12mm (0.47 in)

Only solid copper wires may be used.
Table6.2-1: Wiring specifications for process connection
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d1
Wire cross-section
Fig.6.2-13b:
Ring cable lug
Fig.6.2-13a:
Front view, surface-mounted housing

SIPROTEC5 the new benchmark for protection, automation

and monitoring of grids
The SIPROTEC5 series is based on the long field experience of
the SIPROTECdevice series, and has been especially designed for
the new requirements of modern high-voltage systems. For this
purpose, SIPROTEC5 is equipped with extensive functionalities
and device types. With the holistic and consistent engineering
tool DIGSI 5, a solution has also been provided for the increasingly complex processes, from the design via the engineering
phase up to the test and operation phase.
Thanks to the high modularity of hardware and software, the
functionality and hardware of the devices can be tailored to the
requested application and adjusted to the continuously changing
requirements throughout the entire life cycle.
Besides the reliable and selective protection and the complete
automation function, SIPROTEC5 offers an extensive database
for operation and monitoring of modern power supply systems.
Synchrophasors (PMU), power quality data and extensive operational equipment data are part of the scope of supply.
Powerful protection functions guarantee the safety of the
system operators equipment and employees
Individually configurable devices save money on initial
investment as well as storage of spare parts, maintenance,
expansion and adjustment of your equipment
Clear and easy-to-use of devices and software thanks to userfriendly design
Increase of reliability and quality of the engineering process
High reliability due to consequent implementation of safety
and security
Powerful communication components guarantee safe and
effective solutions
Full compatibility between IEC61850 Editions1 and 2
Integrated switch for low-cost and redundant optical and
electrical Ethernet rings
Ethernet redundancy protocols RSTP, PRP and HSR for highest
availability
Efficient operating concepts by flexible engineering of
IEC61850 Edition2
Comprehensive database for monitoring of modern power
grids
Optimal smart automation platform for grids based on
integrated synchrophasor measurement units (PMU) and
power quality functions.
Fig.6.2-14: SIPROTEC5 modular hardware
Fig.6.2-15: SIPROTEC5 rear view
Fig.6.2-16: Application in the high-voltage system
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Innovation highlights
With SIPROTEC5, we have combined a functionality that has
been proven and refined over years with a high-performance
and flexible new platform, extended with trendsetting innovations for present and future demands.
Holistic workflow
The tools for end-to-end engineering from system design to operation will make your work easier throughout the entire process.
The highlight of SIPROTEC5 is the greater-than-ever emphasis
on daily ease of operation. SIPROTEC5 provides support along
all the steps in the engineering workflow, allowing for system
view management and configuration down to the details of
individual devices, saving time and cost without compromising
quality (fig.6.2-17).
Holistic workflow in SIPROTEC5 means:
Integrated, consistent system and device engineeringfrom
the single-line diagram of the unit all the way to device
parameterization
Simple, intuitive graphical linking of primary and secondary
equipment
Easily adaptable library of application templates for the most
frequently used applications
Manufacturer-independent tool for easy system engineering
Libraries for your own configurations and system parts
Multiuser concept for parallel engineering
Open interfaces for seamless integration into your process
environment
A user interface developed and tested jointly with many users
that pays dividends in daily use
Integrated tools for testing during engineering,
commissioning, and for simulating operational scenarios, e.g.,
grid disruptions or switching operations.
For system operators, holistic workflow in SIPROTEC5 means:

An end-to-end tool from system design to operation even
allowing crossing of functional and departmental boundaries
saves time, assures data security and transparency throughout
the entire lifecycle of the system.
Operation
Documentation
Testing
Maintenance
Design
Application
Specication
Holistic
Workflow
Commissioning
Test
Documentation
SIPROTEC5 sets new standards in cost savings and availability

with its innovative modular and flexible hardware, software and
communication. SIPROTEC5 provides a perfectly tailored fit for
your switchgear and applications unparalleled by any other
system.
Perfectly tailored fit with SIPROTEC5 means:
Modular system design in hardware, software and
communication ensures the perfect fit for your needs
Functional integration of a wide range of applications, such
asprotection, control, measurement, power quality or fault
recording
The same expansion and communication modules for all
devices in the family
Innovative terminal technology ensures easy assembly and
interchangeability with the highest possible degree of safety
Identical functions and consistent interfaces throughout the
entire system family mean less training requirement and
increased safety, e.g., an identical automatic reclosing (AR) for
line protection devices SIPROTEC 7SD8, 7SA8, 7SL8
Functions can be individually customized by editing for your
specific requirements
Innovations are made available to all devices at the same time
and can easily be retrofitted as needed via libraries.
For system operators, perfectly tailored fit with SIPROTEC5
means:
Individually configurable devices save money in the initial
investment, spare parts storage, maintenance, extending and
adapting of systems.
Smart automation for grids
The extraordinary range of integrated functionalities for all the
demands of your smart grid.
Climate change and dwindling fossil fuels are forcing a total
re-evaluation of the energy supply industry, from generation
todistribution and consumption. This is having fundamental
effects on the structure and operation of the power grids.
Smart automation is a major real-time component designed
topreserve the stability of these grids and at the same time
conserve energy and reduce costs.
SIPROTEC5 offers the optimum smart automation platform for
smart grids.
Implementation
Device selection
Planning
Engineering
Settings
Fig.6.2-17: End-to-end tools from design to operation
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Perfectly tailored fit

Individually configurable devices provide you with cost-effective
solutions that match your needs precisely throughout the entire
lifecycle.
Smart automation for grids with SIPROTEC5 means:

Open, scalable architecture for IT integration and new
functions
The latest standards in the area of communication and
CyberSecurity

Smart functions, e.g., for power system operation, analysis

of faults or power quality (power systems monitoring, power
control unit, fault location)
Integrated automation with optimized logic modules based on
the IEC61131-3 standard
Highly precise acquisition and processing of process values and
transmission to other components in the smart grid
Protection, automation and monitoring in the smart grid.
Functional integration
Due to the modular design of its hardware and software and the
powerful engineering tool DIGSI 5, SIPROTEC5 is ideally suited
for protection, automation, measurement and m
onitoring tasks
in the electrical power systems.
The devices are not only pure protection and control equipment,
their performance enables them to assure functional integration
of desired depth and scope. For example, they can also serve to
perform monitoring, phasor measurement, fault recording, a
wide range of measurement functions and much more, concurrently, and they have been designed to facilitate future functionality expansion.
SIPROTEC5 provides an extensive, precise data acquisition and
bay level recording for these functions. By combining device
functionality with communication flexibility, SIPROTEC5 has the
ability to meet a wide range of todays applications and specific
project specifications as well as the functional expansion capability to adapt to changing needs in the future.
With SIPROTEC5 it is possible to improve the safety and reliability of the operators application. Fig.6.2-18 shows the
possible functional expansion of a SIPROTEC5 device.
SIPROTEC 5
Protection
Control
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Automation
Monitoring
Data acquisition and
recording
Communication
Cyber Security
Functional integration Protection

SIPROTEC5 provides all the necessary protection functions to
address reliability and security of power transmission systems.
System configurations with multiple busbars and breaker-and-ahalf schemes are both supported. The functions are based on
decades of experience in putting systems into operation,
including feedback and suggestions from system operators.
The modular, functional structure of SIPROTEC5 allows exceptional flexibility and enables the creation of a protection functionality that is specific to the conditions of the system while
also being capable of further changes in the future.
Functional integration Control
SIPROTEC5 includes all bay level control and monitoring functions that are required for efficient operation of the substations.
The application templates supplied provide the full functionality
needed by the system operators. Protection and control functions
access the same logical elements.
A new level of quality in control is achieved with the application
of communication standard IEC61850. For example, binary
information from the field can be processed and data (e.g., for
interlocking across multiple fields) can be transmitted between
the devices. Cross communications via GOOSE enables efficient
solutions, since here the hardwired circuits are replaced with
data telegrams. All devices are provided for up to 4 switching
devices (circuit-breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches) in
the basic control package. Optionally, additional switching
devices and the switching sequence block can be activated
(Continuous Function Chart (CFC)).
Functional integration Automation

An integrated graphical automation function enables operators
to create logic diagrams clearly and simply. DIGSI 5 supports this
with powerful logic modules based on the standard IEC61131-3.
Example automation applications are:
Interlocking checks
Switching sequences (switching sequence function chart (CFC))
Message derivations from switching actions
Messages or alarms by linking available information
Load shedding a feeder (arithmetic function chart (CFC) and
switching sequence function chart (CFC))
Management of decentralized energy feeds
System transfer depending on the grid status
Automatic grid separations in the event of grid stability
problems.
Of course, SIPROTEC5 provides a substation automation system
such as SICAM PAS with all necessary information, thus ensuring
consistent, integrated and efficient solutions for further automation.
Test
Fig.6.2-18: Possible functional expansion of SIPROTEC5 devices
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Functional integration Monitoring

SIPROTEC5 devices can take on a wide variety of monitoring
tasks. These are divided into four groups:
Self monitoring
Monitoring grid stability
Monitoring power quality
Monitoring of equipment (condition monitoring).
Self monitoring
SIPROTEC5 devices are equipped with many self-monitoring
procedures. These procedures detect faults internal to the device
as well as external faults in the secondary circuits and store
them in buffers for recording and reporting. This stored information can then be used to help determine the cause of the self
monitoring fault in order to take appropriate corrective actions.
Grid stability
Grid monitoring combines all of the monitoring systems that are
necessary to assure grid stability during normal grid operation.
SIPROTEC5 provides all necessary functionalities, e.g., fault
recorders, continuous recorders, fault locators and phasor
measurement units (PMUs) for grid monitoring.
Power quality
For this, SIPROTEC5 provides corresponding power quality
recorders. These can be used to detect weak points early so that
appropriate corrective measures can be taken. The large volume
of data is archived centrally and analyzed neatly with a SICAM
PQS system.
Equipment
The monitoring of equipment (condition monitoring) is an
important tool in asset management and operational support
from which both the environment and the company can benefit.
Functional integration Data acquisition and recording
The recorded and logged field data is comprehensive. It represents the image and history of the field. It is also used by the
functions in the SIPROTEC 5 device for monitoring, interbay and
substation automation tasks. It therefore provides the basis for
these functions now and in the future.
Functional integration Communication
SIPROTEC5 devices are equipped with high-performance
communication interfaces. These are integrated interfaces or
interfaces that are extendable with plug-in modules to provide a
high level of security and flexibility. There are various communication modules available. At the same time, the module is
independent of the protocol used. This can be loaded according
to the application. Particular importance was given to the
realization of full communication redundancy:
Multiple redundant communication interfaces
Redundant, independent protocols with control center possible
(e.g. IEC60870-5-103 and IEC61850 or double
IEC60870-5-103 or DNP3 and DNP IP)
Full availability of the communication ring when the switching
cell is enabled for servicing operations
Redundant time synchronization (e.g. IRIG-B and SNTP).
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Functional integration Cyber Security

A multi-level security concept for the device and DIGSI 5 provides the user with a high level of protection against communication attacks from the outside and conforms to the requirements of the BDEW Whitebook and NERC CIP.
Functional integration Test
To shorten testing and commissioning times, extensive test and
diagnostic functions are available to the user in DIGSI 5. These
are combined in the DIGSI 5 Test Suite.
The test spectrum includes, amongother tests:
Hardware and wiring test
Function and protection-function test
Simulation of digital signals and analog sequences by
integrated test equipment
De-bugging of function charts
Circuit-breaker test and AR (automatic reclosing) test function
Communication testing
Loop test for communication connections
Protocol test.
The engineering, including the device test, can therefore be
done with one tool.
Optimizing the application template for the specific application
The system operator can adapt the application templates to the
corresponding application and create his own in-house standards. The required number of protection stages or zones can be
increased without difficulty. Additional functions can be loaded
into the device directly from an extensive function library. Since
the functions conform to a common design structure throughout
the SIPROTEC 5 system, protection functions and even entire
function groups including parameterization can be copied from
one device to another.
The SIPROTEC 5 hardware building blocks offer a freely configurable device. You have the choice:
Either you use a pre-configured device with a quantity structure
already tailored to your application, or you build a device yourself from the extensive SIPROTEC 5 hardware building blocks to
exactly fit your application.
The flexible hardware building blocks offer you:
Base modules and expansion modules, each with different I/O
modules
Various on-site operation panels
A large number of modules for communication, measured
value conversion and memory extension
Flexible and modular
With SIPROTEC5, Siemens has also taken a new path with the
design. Proven elements have been improved and innovative
ideas have been added. When looking at the new devices, the
modular structure is evident. In this way, the scope of the process data can be adapted flexibly to the requirements in the
switchgear assembly. You can choose: Either you use a pre-
configured device with a quantity structure already tailored to

your application, or you build a device yourself from the extensive SIPROTEC 5 hardware building blocks to exactly fit your
application. Pre-configured devices can be extended or adapted
as needed.
With the devices SIPROTEC 7xx85, 7xx86 and 7xx87 you can also
combine different base and expansion modules, add communication modules and select an installation variant that fits the
space you have available. The devices SIPROTEC 7xx82 and
7xx84 can not be extended with expansion modules.
With this modular principle you can realize any quantity structures you desire. In this way, hardware that is tailored to the
application can be selected. Fig.6.2-19 shows a modular device
consisting of a base module and 4 expansion modules.
The advantage of modular building blocks
The SIPROTEC 5 hardware module building blocks provides the
cumulative experience of Siemens in digital protection devices
and bay controllers. In addition, specific innovations were
realized that make the application easier for you, e.g. recorder
and PQ functionalities.
The SIPROTEC5 hardware building blocks offer:
Durability and robustness
Tailored hardware extension
Robust housings
Excellent EMC shielding in compliance with the most recent
standards and IEC61000-4
Extended temperature range
25 C to + 70 C/13 F to + 158 F.
Modular principle
Freely configurable and extendable devices
Large process data range (up to 24 current and voltage
transformers for protection applications and up to 40 for
central busbar protection as well as more than 200 inputs
and outputs for recording applications possible)
Operation panel that is freely selectable for all device types
(e.g. large or small display, with or without key switches,
detached operation panel)
Identical wiring of flush-mounting and surface-mounting
housings.
User-friendly operation panel
Eight freely assignable function keys for frequently required
operator control actions
Separate control keys for switching commands
Context-sensitive keys with labeling in the display
Complete numeric keypad for simple entry of setting values
and easy navigation in the menu
Up to 80 LEDs for signaling, 16 of which are in two colors.
Application-friendly design
No opening of device necessary for installation and servicing
Easy battery replacement on the back of the device
Simple exchange of communication modules with plug-in
Fig.6.2-19: SIPROTEC5 device built in modules
technology
Electronically settable (no jumpers) threshold for binary
inputs
Rated current (1A/5A) of current transformer inputs
configurable electronically (no jumpers)
Removable terminal blocks
Pre-wiring of terminals is possible
Simple replacement of current transformers, e.g. with
sensitive ground current transformers if neutral grounding
method is changed.
Increased safety, since open current transformer circuits are
no longer possible (safety CT plug).
Hardware building blocks with a system

SIPROTEC 5 offers a modular, freely configurable device design.
This maximum flexibility is guaranteed by the SIPROTEC5
modular system. This contains coordinated components which
you can combine to configure your individual device:
Base modules and expansion modules, each with different I/O
board
Various front operation panels, e.g. with large display
A large number of modules for communication, measured
value conversion and memory extension.
With reference to SIPROTEC 5, the term device always designates
all the basic, extension and plug-in modules as well the
matching front panels combined together.
A base module together with a front operation panel is already a
standalone device in itself. In order to obtain additional functionality, and above all more connections for process integration, you can supplement a base module with expansion modules. Fig. 1.4/1 shows you a single line sample configuration
with a base module and 4 expansion modules.
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Base and expansion modules

A SIPROTEC5 device can consist of exactly one base module,
and in the case of a two-tier device, optionally up to 9 expansion
modules and a power-supply module. Base and expansion
modules are distinguished firstly by their width. A base module
takes up a third of the width of a 19-inch frame, while an expansion module takes up a sixth. The larger width of the base
module creates sufficient space at the rear for connection to the
process (terminals) as well as plug-in modules. The expansion
module can provide either additional process connections or
additional communication connections.
Fig.6.2-20 shows the rear side of a device consisting of a base
module in which the power supply, the CPU module and an I/O
board are permanently installed, as well as 4 expansion modules
for extending the I/O quantity structure, and communication
modules. Each expansion module contains an I/O board. The
components are connected by bus connector plugs and mechanical interlockings.
Fig.6.2-20: Rear view of base module with 4 expansion modules
Such a device can be ordered pre-configured from the factory. In

this context you can choose between the standard variants
predefined by Siemens and the devices you have combined
yourself. Every SIPROTEC5 device can also be converted or
extended according to your wishes. The modular concept absolutely ensures that the final device meets all standards, particularly with regard to EMC and environmental requirements.
On-site operation panels

The on-site operation panel is a separate component within the
SIPROTEC 5 modular system. This allows you to combine a base
or expansion module with a suitable front operation panel,
according to your requirements. The modular system offers 3
different on-site operation panels for selection, both for base

modules and for expansion modules.
The following variants are available for base modules
(Fig.6.221):
With a large display, keypad and 16 multi-colored LEDs
With a small display, keypad and 16 multi-colored LEDs
16 multi-colored LEDs.
The following variants are available for expansion modules
(Fig.6.222):
Fig.6.2-21: Operation panels with (from left) large and small display, and operation panel without display
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Without operating or control elements

With 16 LEDs (single-colored)
With 16 LEDs (single-colored) and key switch.
The SIPROTEC5 module is flexible with regard to selection of the
operation panel. You can order any device type with a large,
graphical display or with a smaller, economical standard display.
For applications without device operation an operation panel
without display is also available. The operation panel with a
small display seven lines for measured values or menu texts as
well as the graphic representation of for example single busbar.
All operation and control keys are available to the user, i.e. he
can also control switching devices.
The operation panel with large display also enables representation of a more complex control display (Fig.6.2-23) and thus
offers more room for measured values and the display of event
lists. This operation panel is therefore the first choice for bay
controllers, busbar protection or combined protection and
control devices.
As a third option, an economical variant is available without
keypad and display. This variant is appropriate for devices that
are seldom or never used by the operational crew.
Elements of the on-site operation panels
The operator elements are illustrated with the example of the
on-site operation panel with a large display.
The central element is the generously sized display for text and
graphics. With its high resolution, it creates ample space for
symbols in graphical representations (Fig.6.2-23).
Fig.6.2-23: Display of measured values in the large display
need to navigate conveniently and quickly through all information that is shown in the display. 2LEDs on the upper border of
the operation panel inform you about the current device operating state.
16 additional LEDs, to the left of the keypad, ensure quick,

targeted process feedback. The USB interface enables fast data
transfer. It is easily accessible from the front and well protected
with a plastic cover.
Below the display there is a 12 key keypad. In combination with

4 navigation keys and 2 option keys you have everything you
1
2
1
2
Labeling field for LEDs
16 LEDs (red)
Key switch S5
Remote/Local
Key
switch S1

Interlocking Off/Normal
3
4
Fig.6.2-22: Designs of the expansion modules
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Elements of the on-site operation panels (continued)

The keys O and I (red and green) for the direct control of equipment, a reset key for the LEDs, and the control key for switching
to the control display (mimic diagram), complete the operation
panel (Fig.6.2-24).
Options
You can order any SIPROTEC5 device, regardless of its individual
configuration, in 3 different installation variants:
As flush-mounting device
As surface-mounting device with integrated on-site operation
panel
As surface-mounting device with the on-site operation panel
detached.
The construction of the flush-mounting devices will be recognizable from the previous sections. We would like to briefly introduce you to the two other variants here.
Fig.6.2-25: Display of measured values in the large display
Surface-mounting device with integrated on-site operation

panel
For wall-installation the SIPROTEC5 devices can be ordered in
the surface-mounting housing (Fig.6.2-25). Thanks to a new
concept, these devices have terminal connection diagrams that
are identical to the corresponding flush-mounting devices. This
is achieved by installing the devices using the principle with the
face to the wall and then attaching the operation panels to the
terminal side. With the brackets that are used, sufficient space
remains for the wiring, which can be routed away upwards and
downwards.
Large
graphical display

Labeling field for LEDs
16 LEDs (green or red, settable parameters)
16 LEDs (red)
LED reset
USB interfaces
Labeling field for function keys
Numerical keys and function keys
Control/command keys
10
Context-sensitive keys
11
Cursor keys
12
Key switch S5 Remote/Local
13
Key switch S1 Interlocking Off/Normal
10
11
10
Fig.6.2-24: SIPROTEC 5 operation panel
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12
13

Surface-mounting device with the on-site operation panel

detached
If the operation panel is to be installed detached from the
device, it can be installed as a separate part and connected to
the device with a 2.5 m long connecting cable. In this way, the
SIPROTEC5 device can be situated, for example, in the lowvoltage fixture and the operation panel can be installed precisely
at the correct working height in the cabinet door. In this case,
the device is fastened like a surface-mounting device on the
cabinet wall. An opening must be provided in the door for the
operation panel.
The SIPROTEC5 terminals
Innovative terminals offering many advantages were developed
for the SIPROTEC5 family.
All terminals are individually removable (Fig.6.2-26). This
enables pre-wiring of the systems, as well as simple device
replacement without costly re-wiring.
Fig.6.2-26: Removed current terminal block
Current terminals (safety CT plug)

The 8-pole current terminal with 4 integrated current transformers is available in 3 designs:
4 protection-class current transformers
3 protection-class current transformers +
1 sensitive protection-class current transformer
4 instrument transformers.
The terminal design enables the following advantages for the

connection of currents:
Exchange of the current transformer type also possible
retroactively on-site (e.g. protection-class current transformer
for instrument transformer, sensitive for normal ground
current transformers in cases of network conversions)
Additional safety during tests or device replacement, since the
secondary current transformer circuits always remain closed.
Voltage terminal:
The voltage transformers and the binary input and output
signals are connected via the 14-pole voltage terminal. The
cable entry to the terminal enables clear access to the terminal
connection. Bridges precisely matching the current and voltage
terminals are available for bridging contacts with common
potential (Fig.6.2-27).
Fig.6.2-27: Voltage and current terminal block with bridges
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Selection of the input / output boards

Which and how many process connections a base or expansion
board has depends on the choice of a particular input/output
board. The modular building block concept includes different
input/output boards.
The IO202 input/output board is used e.g. as a base measuring
module. By equipping several modules with this module, you
can achieve up to 40 measuring channels per SIPROTEC5 device.
In the module there are connections for:
4 voltage transformers
4 current transformers, optionally protection-class current
transformer, sensitive protection-class current transformer or
instrument transformers
8 binary inputs (BI)
6 binary outputs (BO), designed as 4 fast speed (Typ F)
normally-open contacts and 2 fast speed change-over
contacts.
The connections are distributed on (Fig.6.2-28):
1 x 8-pole current terminal block
3 x 14-pole voltage terminal blocks
Select the modules suitable for your purposes so that you can
build the SIPROTEC5 device that precisely matches your application. You will find an overview of the modules that are available
and their quantity structures in Table 6.2 - 3 Module quantity
structures.
Fig.6.2-28: Rear view of an expansion module IO202
Second module tier

If the number of inputs and outputs of a unit with 4 expansion
modules is not enough, a second tier can be added. This requires
a PS203 power supply in the second tier on the first mounting
position. The remaining 5 positions can be filled with expansion
modules from the SIPROTEC5 module range. Exception: The
CB202 must always be in the first tier and only one can be used
with each unit.
Module CB202
Module CB202 represents a special case. CB202 (CB = Communication Board) provides 3 positions for plug-in modules. These
can be used to plug in up to 2communication modules or up to
3 measurement transducer modules. Combinations are also
possible, e.g. 2 communication modules and one measurement
transducer module.
The power supply is integrated, so that the CB202 can be powered independently of the main device. Communication with the
main device is assured via an RJ45 connector and the bus connection on the front of the module.
The CB202 is always integrated in an expansion module
(Fig.6.2-29).
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Fig.6.2-29: Expansion module based on the example of the CB202

Measuring ranges of the current transformer modules

The measuring range (full modulation) of the current transformers can be set to different values electronically depending
on the field of application. In all cases, you can choose between
protection-class and instrument transformers. Only protection
transformers can be used for busbar protection because of the
large dynamic range involved. The possible measuring ranges
according to rated current are shown in the following Tab. 6.2-2
Measurement ranges according to rated current.
A large dynamic range is necessary for network protection
applications, so that short-circuit currents can be recorded
without distortion. A value of 100Irated has proven optimal.
For 5 A transformer rated current, this corresponds to a setting
of 500 A, and consequently of 100 A for 1 A transformers. For
applications in generator protection, while it is true that there
are very large primary currents, a dynamic range of 20Irated is
still quite sufficient. Thus a measuring range of 100 A is
obtained for a setting Irated=5A and a measurement range of
20 A for Irated=1A.
Protection-class
current transformers
Instrument
transformers
Sensitive groundcurrent input
Rated current Irated
Measuring range
5A
500 A
5A
100 A
1A
100 A
1A
20 A
5A
40 A
1A
8A
1A
1.6 A
5A
8A
1A
1.6 A
Table6.2-2: Measuring ranges according to rated current
A smaller dynamic range means that greater accuracy is

achieved in the rated current range. Consequently, the dynamic
range for instrument transformers and sensitive protection-class
current transformer input for ground fault currents is extremely
limited. In this case, limited means that the input current is
chopped on the analog side. Of course, the inputs in this case
are protected against overdriving.
Plug-in modules
Plug-in modules are available for communication or analog
inputs. The communication modules are described in the Communication section.
Fig.6.2-30: Measuring-transducer input module ANAI-CA-4EL
The analog input module has four 20 mA inputs. It can be

plugged into one of the slots in the PS201 or CB202. Multiple
measured value modules can be used with each device (one in
each available slot), but as a rule one slot is needed for a communication module. The connections are created via an 8-pole
screwed terminal block (Fig.6.2-30).
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Available in the
base module
Power supply
Implemented in
device row
PS203
Power supply module for the second device row
CB202
Module with 3 additional slots for modules
IO101
Base module for all 7xx82 devices

that require current measurement
IO102
Base module for all 7xx82 devices that require

current and voltage measurement
IO110
Module for additional binary inputs and

outputs for all 7xx82 devices
IO201
Base module for protection applications that

require no voltage measurement
IO202
Base module for all devices that require

current and voltage measurement
IO203
Module for device numerous current inputs
IO204
This module contains 4 power relays for direct

control of the operating mechanism motors of
grounding switches and disconnectors
10
IO205
For protection applications with binary inputs

and binary outputs
12
IO206
For protection applications with binary inputs

and binary outputs
IO207
Geared toward bay controllers due to the

predominant number of binary inputs
(feedback from switchgear)
IO208
IO209
IO211
Description
It is a typical module for protective
applications. In contrast to the IO202, it is
equipped with more relay outputs
12
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
16
1,2
1,2
16
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
This module is used when extremely fast

tripping times (4 normally-open contacts,
0.2ms pickup time) are required, such as, e.g.
power system for very high voltages
Module for devices that require a numerous
voltage inputs
IO215
IO230
Base module for all devices that require

current and voltage measurement. In contrast
to the IO202 it has a reduced quantity
structure of binary inputs and outputs
Special module for connecting special highresistance voltage dividers over 10 V voltage
inputs
41)
Module for acquisition of large volumes of

data, for example, in the bay controller or
busbar protection. Process connection is
effected via special terminals
Table6.2-3: Module overview
Differentiation of relay types:

Type F fast relay with monitoring (pickup time < 5 ms)
Type HS high-speed relay (contact with solid-state bypass) with monitoring
(pickup time < 0.2 ms)
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IO212 *) Module for devices that require a numerous,

fast measuring transducer inputs
(20 mA, 10 V)
IO214
Availabe in the
expansion module
Number of slots for

plug-in modules
2 2)
BO power relay
measuring trans
ducer 20 mA/10 V
BO change-over
contacts type F
Power supply module for the first device row
BO change-over
contacts
PS201
BO normally-open
contacts type HS
2 2)
BO normally-open
contacts type F
BO normally-open
contacts
1
BI (isolated)
I-input
Power supply module for all 7xx82 devices
U-input
PS101
Designation
BI (connected to
common potential)
48
*) In preparation
1) 10 V voltage input for high-resistance RC-splitter
2) of which 1 life contact
The connection diagrams of the individual modules are included in the appendix.

6.2.3 Applications
Fig.6.2-31 provides an overview of the application of
SIPROTEC5 devices in the grid. This is a simplified illustration.
Particularly with the advent of regenerative suppliers, energy is
being injected into the grid at all voltage levels.
Main protection functions

Distinguishing features
The protection objects are the busbars, the overhead lines or

cables, and the transformers. The corresponding protection
devices have been assigned to these objects.
7 XX
On the next pages youll find beside the SIPROTEC 5 relay

selection guide the application examples for SIPROTEC 5 devices.
YY
Fig.6.2-32: Definition of device types
Device types
Now that you have been introduced to the innovation highlights
of the SIPROTEC 5 devices, the following text will describe the
devices. They are easily identified with the aid of a five-digit
abbreviation code.
The first digit (6 or 7) stands for the digital equipment. The two
letters describe the functionality, and the last two digits identify
typical properties. Fig. 6.2-32 shows the definition of device
types based on designation.
Application templates
Application templates allow you to fast track your solution. A
library of application templates is available that can be tailored
to the specific functional scope for typical applications.
Generation
Fig.6.2-33 shows an example of a system configuration. Note

that the functions in the application template are combined in
functional groups (FG). The functional groups (FG) correspond
to the primary components (protection object: line; switching
device: circuit breaker), thereby simplifying the direct reference
to the actual system. For example, if your switchgear includes 2
circuit breakers, this is also represented by 2 circuit breaker
functional groups a schematic map of your actual system.
Transmission
Distribution
7SJ85
7KE85
6MD8
7SL87
7SA87
7SS8
7KE85
7SD87
7KE85
6MD8
7SJ86
7VK87
7UT8
7SK85
7SA82
7SA82
7SJ82
6MD8
7SA86
7SD82
7SJ82
7SJ85
7SS8
7SJ85
7SD86
7SJ85
7SD82
7SK82
7UT8
7KE85
7SJ86
7SL86
7UT8
7SD86
7SK85
7SA86
7SJ85
M
G
M
Fig.6.2-31: Available device types of the SIPROTEC 5 system
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52 A-QA
FG Transformer side 1
MP
I-3ph 1
FG Circuit breaker A-QA
I-3ph
I-3ph
49
50BF
Ctrl
87N
Measured values
CB
FG Transf. neutral point 1

MP
I-1ph 1
BI
BO
FG Transformer 1
I-1ph
50N 51N
87
Measured values
MP
I-3ph 2
I-3ph
I-3ph
50
52 B-QA
FG Circuit breaker B-QA
51
FG
Function group
MP
Measuring point
BI
Binary input
BO
Binary output
QA/CB
Circuit breaker
Ctrl
Control
49
Overload protection
50BF
Circuit-breaker
failure protection
Overcurrent protection
50/51
50BF
50N/51N Overcurrent protection,

ground
Ctrl
Measured values
CB
BI
BO
87
Differential protection
87N
Ground-fault
differential protection
Fig.6.2-33: Protection of a transformer
Protection functions
Device types
Overcurrent protection
Overcurrent protection with PMU and
control
ANSI
Function
Abbr.
Protection functions for 3-pole tripping
3-pole
Protection functions for 1-pole tripping
1-pole
21
Distance protection
Z<
7SJ82, 7SJ85
Line protection
Distance protection with PMU and control
7SA82*, 7SA86, 7SA87
FL
Fault locator
FL
Line differential protection with PMU and

control
7SD82*, 7SD86, 7SD87
25
Synchrocheck, synchronizing function
Sync
27
Undervoltage protection
V<
Combined line differential and distance

protection with PMU and control
7SL86, 7SL87
32
Directional power supervision
P>, P<
Circuit-breaker management device with

PMU and control
7VK87
37
Undercurrent, underpower
I<, P<
46
Unbalanced-load protection
I2>
49
Thermal overload protection
, I2t
50/50N
Definite time-overcurrent protection
I>
50Ns
Sensitive ground-current protection
INs>
Overcurrent protection for lines with PMU
7SJ86
Transformer differential protection

Transformer differential protection with
PMU, control and monitoring
7UT82*, 7UT85, 7UT86,

7UT87
Motor protection
Motor protection with PMU and control
7SK82, 7SK85
Busbar protection
Busbar protection
7SS85
Bay controller
Bay controllers for control/interlocking tasks
with PMU and monitoring, optionally with
protection function
6MD85, 6MD86
Fault recorders and power quality recorders

Digital fault recorder with PMU
7KE85
*) In preparation
Table6.2-4: Available device types of the SIPROTEC 5 system
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Protection functions legend
50L
Load-jam protection
I>L
50BF
Circuit-breaker failure protection
CBFP
51/51N
Inverse time-overcurrent protection
IP, INp
51V
Overcurrent protection, voltage controlled
t=f(I)+V<
67
Directional time-overcurrent protection,

phase
I>, IP (V, I)
67N
Directional time-overcurrent protection for

ground-faults
IN>, INP (V, I)
67Ns
Sensitive ground-fault detection for

systems with resonant or isolated neutral
IN>, (V, I)
79
Automatic reclosing
AR
87
Differential protection
PMU
Synchrophasor measurement
PMU
Table6.2-5: Extract of protection functions

Application examples
Medium-voltage applications for all system grounding types
Fast fault clearance in double-feed lines (closed) rings
52
7SJ82/85
7SJ82/85
52
FG Voltage/current
50/51 50N/51N
7SJ82/85
52
QA1
52
FG Voltage/current
52
QA2
50/51
67N
67
79
FL
50/51 50N/51N
79
67N
Ctrl
Protection communication
PI
Ctrl
67
FG Circuit breaker
Ctrl
Protection communication
FG Circuit breaker QA2
79
67N
FG Circuit breaker
50N/51N
67Ns
FG Voltage/current
67
PI
Fig.6.2-34: Medium-voltage application for all system grounding

types
Fig.6.2-36: Fast fault clearance in double-feed lines (closed) rings
Properties
Reliable detection of transients and static ground faults
Cost saving due to integrated transient function
Directional and non-directional protection and control
functions
Acquisition and transmission of PMU variables possible.
Properties
Directional DMT/IDMTL protection without grading times
Fast fault clearance
Low-cost due to integrated protection interface
Monitored data exchange
Adaptable to different communication infrastructures.
Protection and control of multiple feeders with one device
Central control of multiple feeders and dedicated protection
QA1
52
QA1
52
QA2
52
QA3
52
7SJ85
FG Voltage/current 3-phase 1
50/51
50N/51N
50/51
50N/51N
50/51
50N/51N
QA2
52
QA3
52
79
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
79
Ctrl
Ctrl
79
Ctrl
FG Voltage/current
50/51
50/51
Ctrl
FG Voltage/current
Ctrl
FG Motor
25 46
50/51 27 59
Ctrl
Fig.6.2-35: Protection and control of multiple feeders with one

device
Fig.6.2-37: Central control of multiple feeders and dedicated

protection
Properties
Reduced investment because 1 device for multiple feeders
Simple parameterization
Shorter commissioning times
Cost savings because up to 7 feeders possible with 1 device.
Properties
Protection for each bay
Central control for multiple feeders
High availability because backup protection functions can be
activated in the controllers.
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Autotransformer bank
Two-winding transformer
52
QA1
FG Auto transformer side 1
49
49H
50BF
49
59
50BF
81
FG Auto transformer side 2
FG Transformer 1
87

FG Transformer 1
50/51
87T
87TNode
Auto transformer
FG compensation side
50/51
50BF
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
50/51
Ctrl
50BF
50BF
Auto transformer ground

FG side
Ctrl
50BF
Ctrl
52
QA2
Fig.6.2-38: Two-winding transformer
Fig.6.2-40: Autotransformer bank
Properties
Clear assignment of the functions to the primary element
Reduced investment
Simple parameterization
Reduced wiring and faster commissioning.
Properties
Reduced investment due to integration of the differential and
node protection function in one unit (87 and 87 Node)
High sensitivity with single line to ground faults.
Two-winding transformer with 2 incoming feeders (e.g. double

circuit-breaker switchgear) protection
Protection and backup protection solution for 3-winding

transformers
52
52
QA2
QA1
52
49
87N
50BF
7SA86
21
Ctrl
59N
FG Transf. neutral point 1

7UT86
50N/51N
FG Transformer 1
87
51
50BF
7UT86
Ctrl
51
FG Line
51
7SA86
21
21
87T
7SJ85
50/51
52
QA3
87T
50BF
59N
Ctrl
52
52
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Fig.6.2-39: Two-winding transformer with 2 incoming feeders (e.g.

double circuit-breaker switchgear)
Fig.6.2-41: Protection and backup protection solution for 3-winding

transformers
Properties
Separate acquisition, monitoring and control of all circuit
breakers
High sensitivity with single line to ground-fault differential
protection
Cost savings due to 87T and 87T N in one unit.
Properties
Free design of the protection and backup protection concept
Inclusion of line protection devices
Increased availability.

Motor protection and simplified differential protection
Induction motor: protection and control
52
QA1
52
QA1
FG Motor
27
32
38
50/51 59
46
48
49S
59N 67Ns
FG Motor 1
27
49R
32
38
50/51 59
66
46
48
59N 66
49S
49R
67Ns
FG Motor 2
FG Analog units
87M
RTD
FG Analog units
RTD
Ctrl
RTD
Ctrl
RTD
Fig.6.2-42: Induction motor: protection and control
Fig.6.2-44: Protection and control of multiple feeders with one

device
Properties
Reduced investment because protection and control in one
device
Thermal motor protection functions for reliable motor
monitoring
Thermal motor protection functions with direct connection of
temperature sensors.
Properties
High sensitivity and short tripping times due to differential
protection function
Cost saving due to integration of the differential protection
function in a separate function group.
Motor protection with differential protection
Motor differential protection with Krondorfer starter
52
QA1
52
QA
FG Motor 1
27
32
38
50/51 59
46
48
59N 66
49S
51
67Ns
FG
Motor diff
87M
F G Motor side
FG Motor 2
52
QA1
87M
52
QA2
FG Analog units
7UT86
F G Motor (stator)
49R
F G Motor side
F G C ircuit breaker
C trl
RTD
Ctrl
52
QA3
Fig.6.2-43: Motor protection with differential protection
Fig.6.2-45: Motor differential protection with Krondorfer starter
Properties
Autonomous differential protection functions
High sensitivity and short tripping times due to differential
protection function
Separate acquisition and monitoring of the current
transformers.
Properties
Acquisition, monitoring and control of all circuit breakers
Differential protection function also available during starting.
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Distance protection of two parallel lines with one device
Protection and control separate
52
52
QA1
21
52
QA1
FG Line 1
QA2
FG Line 1
87
50BF
87L
Ctrl
79
FG Line 2
50BF
Ctrl
21
79
50BF
Ctrl
FG Voltage/current
50/51
50N/51N
Line 1
Line 2
25
50BF
Ctrl
Fig.6.2-46: Protection and control separate
Fig.6.2-48: Distance protection of two parallel lines with one device
Properties
Clear assignment of protection and control in separate devices
Less external components by detection and selection of busbar
voltage in the device
High reliability due to backup protection functions in the 6MD8
bay controller
High availability due to emergency control in the 7SL8
protection device.
Properties
Low-cost due to protection of both lines in one device
Stable due to consideration of the influences of the parallel
line for the distance protection function.
Low-cost protection and device redundancy
Self-restoring multi-leg configurations

7SD8
52
QA1
52
87L
FG Line 2
21
FG Line 2
87L
FG Line 1
21
326
7SD8
87L
87L
QA2
FG Line 1
Line 1
7SD8
87L
79
50BF
Ctrl
Protection interface
PI
52
Ctrl
52
PI
Ctrl
52
PI
Ctrl
PI
79
50BF
Ctrl
79
50BF
Ctrl
PI
7SD8
52
79
50BF
Ctrl
Line 2
Ctrl
7SD8
52
Ctrl
7SD8
52
Ctrl
87L
87L
87L
PI
PI
PI
Fig.6.2-47: Low-cost protection and device redundancy
Fig.6.2-49: Self-restoring multi-leg configurations
Properties
High availability due to protection and device redundancy
Low-cost because only 2 devices required for 2 lines
Reliable because of parallel processing of the protection
functions in the devices.
Properties
High availability because differential protection is also active
when a communication link fails
Self-restoring due to automatic switchover from ring to chain
topology
High ease of maintenance because single line ends can be
taken out of the differential protection configuration for
commissioning and servicing.

Modular and distributed protection and control solution
Low-cost device and protection redundancy in breaker-and-a-half

switchgear
BB 1
FG Line 1
21
87L
FG Line 1
87
50BF
52
QA1
79
Ctrl
FG Line 2
21
50BF
79
Ctrl
QA1 52
FG
Circuit breaker QA2
Ctrl
FG
Circuit breaker QA3
Line 1
Ctrl
Circuit breaker QA1
Ctrl
Ctrl
Line 1
52
QA2
FG
25
Ctrl
QA2 52
25
Ctrl
Line 2
25
Line 2
FG Line 1
21
FG Line 2
21
52
QA3
87
50BF
79
Ctrl
Circuit breaker QA1
Ctrl
FG Line 2
87L
FG
FG
Circuit breaker QA2
52 QA3
Ctrl
FG
Circuit breaker QA3
Ctrl
50BF
79
Ctrl
BB 2
Fig.6.2-50: Modular and distributed protection and control solution
Fig.6.2-51: Low-cost device and protection redundancy in breakerand-a-half switchgear
Properties
Clarity due to clear assignment of protection and control
High availability due to protection redundancy (Main 1 and
Main 2)
Simple reliable central control of the entire diameter
Reliable due to emergency control in every line in the
protection device
Reduced wiring due to integrated voltage selection
System-wide diameter bus based on IEC 61850
electrically isolated data exchange,
reduced wiring
easy expansion.
Properties
Clear assignment of the primary protection function (line
differential protection 87) to a line in one device (Main 1)
The distance protection function (21) is implemented in the
protection device of the other line by a 2nd line function
group
High availability and reliability due to device and protection
redundancy
Low cost.
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Protection of a capacitor bank in an H-circuit and of an

associated filter circuit
Protection of a capacitor bank in an H-circuit
BB1
BB2
BB1
52
QA1
QB1 QB2
7SJ85
7SJ85
52
QA1
FG Capacitor bank
50N
37
49
59C
FG Capacitor bank
60C

Ctrl
50N/51N
59C
59N
37
60C
49
67N
Capacitor bank
50BF
50/51
50BF
Ctrl
Filter section
Capacitor bank
50
328
Fig.6.2-52: Protection of a capacitor bank in an H-circuit
Fig.6.2-53:Protection of a capacitor bank in an H-circuit and of an

associated filter circuit
Properties
Precisely adapted due to dedicated function group and
application-specific protection function, such as peak
overvoltage protection (ANSI 59C) and sensitive currentunbalance protection (ANSI 60C)
L ow cost due to integration of all required functions into
one device.
Properties
Optimum protection of complex banks and filter circuits by
flexible hardware and flexible function design
Low cost due to integration of all necessary functions into one
device with up to 7 3-phase measuring points.

Double busbar with coupling

Bus
coupler
bay
Bay 1
QB1
QB1
...
Bay 2
QB2
52
QB2
BB1
BB2
QB1
QA1
QB2
BI1
7SS85
52
QA1
FG Disconnector QB2
FG Disconnector QB1
FG Current transformer BE1
BI1
50BF
50EF
Ctrl
FG Disconnector QB2
FG Disconnector QB2
FG Disconnector QB1
FG Disconnector QB1
50BF
50EF
Ctrl
52
QA1
50BF
50EF
BI1
Ctrl
FG Busbar
87B
Inherent CBFP
Check zone
Bus zone 1
Bus zone 2
Supervision
Fig.6.2-54: Double busbar with coupling
Properties
Central busbar protection
Grouping of all primary components of a bay in the
bay image
Configurable busbar function group
One device for up to 15 measuring points
Flexible adaptation to the topology
(up to 4 busbar sections and 4 couplings can be configured)
Integrated disconnector image
Convenient graphical configuration with DIGSI 5.
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Grid monitoring and PMU
SIGUARD PDP
52
Node device A
SIPROTEC 5
PMU
52
52
Node device B
Node device C
SIPROTEC 5
SIPROTEC 5
PMU
PMU
Fig.6.2-55: Principle of distributed phasor measurement
Properties
Each SIPROTEC 5 device can be equipped or retrofitted with the
PMU function
Online and offline evaluation of the PMU data in the
monitoring system, SIGUARD PDP.
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6.2.4 Protection Coordination

Typical applications and functions
Relay operating characteristics and their settings must be carefully coordinated in order to achieve selectivity. The aim is
basically to switch off only the faulty component and to leave
the rest of the power system in service in order to minimize
supply interruptions and to ensure stability.
12.0
11.0
Rush
N
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
Sensitivity
Protection should be as sensitive as possible in order to detect
faults at the lowest possible current level. At the same time,
however, it should remain stable under all permissible load,
overload and through-fault conditions. For more information:
www.siemens.com/systemplanning. The Siemens engineering
programs SINCAL and SIGRADE are especially designed for
selective protection grading of protection relay systems. They
provide short-circuit calculations, international standard characteristics of relays, fuses and circuit-breakers for easy protection
grading with respect to motor starting, inrush phenomena, and
equipment damage curves.
Phase-fault overcurrent relays
The pickup values of phase overcurrent relays are normally set
30% above the maximum load current, provided that sufficient
short-circuit current is available. This practice is recommended
particularly for mechanical relays with reset ratios of 0.8 to 0.85.
Numerical relays have high reset ratios near 0.95 and allow,
therefore, about a10% lower setting. Feeders with high transformer and/or motor load require special consideration.
Transformer feeders
The energizing of transformers causes inrush currents that may
last for seconds, depending on their size (fig.6.2-56). Selection
of the pickup current and assigned time delay have to be coordinated so that the inrush current decreases below the relay
overcurrent reset value before the set operating time has
elapsed. The inrush current typically contains only about a 50%
fundamental frequency component. Numerical relays that filter
out harmonics and the DC component of the inrush current can
therefore be set to be more sensitive. The inrush current peak
values of fig.6.2-56 will be reduced to more than one half in
this case. Some digital relay types have an inrush detection
function that may block the trip of the overcurrent protection
resulting from inrush currents.
Ground-fault protection relays
Earth-current relays enable a much more sensitive setting,
because load currents do not have to be considered (except
4-wire circuits with 1-phase load). In solidly and low-resistance
earthed systems, a setting of 10 to 20% rated load current can
generally be applied. High-resistance earthing requires a much
more sensitive setting, on the order of some amperes primary.
The earth-fault current of motors and generators, for example,
should be limited to values below 10 A in order to avoid iron
burning. In this case, residual-current relays in the start point
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
10
100
400
Rated transformer power (MVA)

Time constant of inrush current
Nominal power (MVA)
0.5 1.0
1.0 10
> 10
Time constant (s)
0.16 0.2
0.2 1.2
1.2 720
Fig.6.2-56: Peak value of inrush current
connection of CTs cannot be used; in particular, with rated CT

primary currents higher than 200 A. The pickup value of the
zero-sequence relay would be on the order of the error currents
of the CTs. A special core-balance CT is therefore used as the
earth-current sensor. Core-balance CTs are designed for a ratio of
60/1 A. The detection of 6 A primary would then require a relay
pickup setting of 0.1 A secondary. An even more sensitive
setting is applied in isolated or Petersen coil earthed systems
where very low earth currents occur with 1-phase-to-earth
faults. Settings of 20 mA and lower may then be required
depending on the minimum earth-fault current. The integrated
sensitive directional earth-fault function allows settings as low
as 1 mA.
Remark to Earth-Fault Protection with Cable Type CTs:
Please notice the properties of a given Cable Type CT.
The setting of IE> must have sufficient margin against the
maximum error current of the Cable Type CT.
Background:
Even in the case where the 3 conductors are centrally bundled,
when passing through the cable type CT, an error current "I
error" will arise in the secondary circuit. This error current is
generally proportional to load current flowing through the CT.
In the case of non-bundled conductors or when the conductors
are not in the center of the cable type CT, the error current "I
error" may be substantially larger.
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Motor feeders
The energization of motors causes a starting current of initially
5to 6 times the rated current (locked rotor current).
A typical time-current curve for an induction motor is shown in
fig.6.2-57.
In the first 100ms, a fast-decaying asymmetrical inrush current
also appears. With conventional relays, it was common practice
to set the instantaneous overcurrent stage of the short-circuit
protection 20 to 30% above the locked rotor current with a
short-time delay of 50 to 100ms to override the asymmetrical
inrush period.
Numerical relays are able to filter out the asymmetrical current
component very rapidly so that the setting of an additional time
delay is no longer applicable.
The overload protection characteristic should follow the thermal
motor characteristic as closely as possible. The adaptation is
made by setting the pickup value and the thermal time constant,
using the data supplied by the motor manufacturer. Furthermore, the locked-rotor protection timer has to be set according
to the characteristic motor value.
Time grading of overcurrent relays (51)
The selectivity of overcurrent protection is based on time
grading of the relay operating characteristics. The relay closer to
the infeed (upstream relay) is time-delayed against the relay
further away from the infeed (downstream relay). The calculation of necessary grading times is shown in fig.6.2-57 by an
example for definite-time overcurrent relays.
Inverse-time relays
For the time grading of inverse-time relays, in principle the same
rules apply as for the definite-time relays. The time grading is
first calculated for the maximum fault level and then checked for
lower current levels (fig.6.2-58).
10,000
1,000
Time in
seconds
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
10
Current in multiplies of full-load amps

Motor starting current
High set instantaneous O/C stage
Locked-rotor current
Motor thermal limit curve
Overload protection
characteristic
Permissible locked-rotor time
Fig.6.2-57: Typical motor current-time characteristics
Time
51
51
51
0.2-0.4 seconds
Main
Feeder
Maximum feeder fault level
Current
Fig.6.2-58: Coordination of inverse-time relays
If the same characteristic is used for all relays, or if when the

upstream relay has a steeper characteristic (e.g., very much over
normal inverse), then selectivity is automatically fulfilled at
lower currents.
Differential relay
Transformer differential relays are normally set to pickup values
between 20 and 30% of the rated current. The higher value has
to be chosen when the transformer is fitted with a tap changer.
Restricted earth-fault relays and high-resistance motor/generator differential relays are, as a rule, set to about 10% of the
rated current.
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lnstantaneous overcurrent protection

This is typically applied on the final supply load or on any protection relay with sufficient circuit impedance between itself and
the next downstream protection relay. The setting at transformers, for example, must be chosen about 20 to 30% higher
than the maximum through-fault current. The relay must remain
stable during energization of the transformer.

Calculation example
The feeder configuration of fig.6.2-60 and the associated load
and short-circuit currents are given. Numerical overcurrent
relays 7SJ80 with normal inverse-time characteristics are
applied.
Operating time
52M
51M
52F
The relay operating times, depending on the current, can be

derived from the diagram or calculated with the formula given in
fig.6.2-61.
52F
51F
51F
0.2-0.4
Time grading
Fault
Fault
inception detection
The Ip/IN settings shown in fig.6.2-60 have been chosen to get

pickup values safely above maximum load current.
Interruption of
fault current
t 51F
t 52F
Set time delay
Circuit-breaker
interruption time
This current setting should be lowest for the relay farthest downstream. The relays further upstream should each have equal or
higher current settings.
Overshoot*
t OS
Margin tM
t 51M
The time multiplier settings can now be calculated as follows:

Station C:
For coordination with the fuses, we consider the fault in
location F1.
The short-circuit current Iscc. max. related to 13.8kV is 523A.
This results in 7.47 for I/Ip at the overcurrent relay in location C.
With this value and Tp = 0.05, an operating time of tA = 0.17s
can be derived from fig6.2-58.
This setting was selected for the overcurrent relay to get a safe
grading time over the fuse on the transformer low-voltage side.
Safety margin for the setting values for the relay at station C are
therefore:
Pickup current: Ip/IN = 0.7
Time multiplier: Tp = 0.05
*also called overtravel or coasting time

Time grading
trs = t51M t51F = t52F + tOS + tM
Example 1
tTG =0.10 s + 0.15 s + 0.15 s = 0.40 s
Oil circuit-breaker
t52F = 0.10 s
Mechanical relays
tOS = 0.15 s
Safety margin for

measuring errors, etc.
tM = 0.15 s
Example 2
tTG = 0.08 + 0.02 + 0.10 = 0.20 s
Vacuum circuit-breaker
t52F = 0.08 s
Numerical relays
tOS = 0.02 s
Safety margin
tM = 0.10 s
Fig.6.2-59: Time grading of overcurrent-time relays
Station B:
The relay in B has a primary protection function for line B-C and
a backup function for the relay in C. The maximum through-fault
current of 1.395A becomes effective for a fault in location F2.
For the relay in C, an operating time time of 0.11s (I/Ip = 19.93)
is obtained.
It is assumed that no special requirements for short operating
times exist and therefore an average time grading interval of
0.3s can be chosen. The operating time of the relay in B can
then be calculated.
F3 C
F4 B
F2
13.8 kV
Station
51
51
51
7SJ80
7SJ80
7SJ80
Max.
load
A
ISCC. max*
CT
ratio
13.8 kV/
0.4 kV
Fuse: D
160 A
625 kVA
5.0 %
L.V. 75
Load
F1
Load
Load
Ip/IN** Iprim*** Iscc. max

I/Ip =
Iprim
A
300
4,500
400/5
1.0
400
11.25
170
2,690
200/5
1.1
220
12.23
tB = 0.11 + 0.3 = 0.41s
50
1,395
100/5
0.7
70
19.93

1,395A
Value of Ip/IN = = 6.34 (fig.6.2-60)

220A
523
With the operating time 0.41s and Ip/IN = 6.34,

Tp = 0.11 can be derived from fig.6.2-61.
*)
ISCC. max = Maximum short-circuit current
= Relay current multiplier setting
**) Ip/IN
= Primary setting current corresponding to Ip/IN
***) Iprim
Fig.6.2-60: Time grading of inverse-time relays for a radial feeder
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The setting values for the relay at station B are:

Time multiplier Tp = 0.11
Given these settings, the operating time of the relay in B for a
close fault in F3 can also be checked: The short-circuit current
increases to 2,690A in this case (fig.6.2-60). The corresponding
I/Ip value is 12.23.
100
50
40
30
20
Tp [s]
10
With this value and the set value of Tp = 0.11, an operating

time of 0.3s is obtained again (fig.6.2-61).
Station A:
Adding the time grading interval of 0.3s, the desired
operating itme is tA = 0.3 + 0.3 = 0.6s.
Following the same procedure as for the relay in station B, the
following values are obtained for the relay in station A:
Time multiplier Tp = 0.17
For the close-in fault at location F4, an operating time of
0.48s is obtained.
The normal way
To prove the selectivity over the whole range of possible shortcircuit currents, it is normal practice to draw the set of operating
curves in a common diagram with double log scales. These
diagrams can be calculated manually and drawn point-by-point
or constructed by using templates.
Today, computer programs are also available for this purpose.

Fig.6.2-62 shows the relay coordination diagram for the
selected example, as calculated by the Siemens program SIGRADE (Siemens Grading Program).
Note:
To simplify calculations, only inverse-time characteristics have
been used for this example. About 0.1s shorter operating times
could have been reached for high-current faults by additionally
applying the instantaneous zones I>> of the 7SJ60 relays.
Coordination of overcurrent relays with fuses and low-voltage
trip devices
The procedure is similar to the above-described grading of
overcurrent relays. A time interval of between 0.1 and 0.2s is
usually sufficient for a safe time coordination.
Strong and extremely inverse characteristics are often more
suitable than normal inverse characteristics in this case.
Fig.6.2-63 shows typical examples.
Simple distribution substations use a power fuse on the secondary side of the supply transformers (fig.6.2-63a).
In this case, the operating characteristic of the overcurrent relay
at the infeed has to be coordinated with the fuse curve.
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3.2
5
4
1.6
3
2
0.8
0.4
0.50
0.4
0.2
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.05
0.1
0.05
2
6 8 10
20
p
[A]
Fig.6.2-61: Normal inverse-time characteristic of the 7SJ60 relay
Normalinverse
0.14
t = Tp(s)
(I/Ip)0.02 1
Strong inverse characteristics may be used with expulsion-type
fuses (fuse cutouts), while extremely inverse versions adapt
better to current limiting fuses.
In any case, the final decision should be made by plotting the
curves in the log-log coordination diagram.
Electronic trip devices of LV breakers have long-delay, shortdelay and instantaneous zones. Numerical overcurrent relays
with one inverse-time and two definite-time zones can closely
be adapted to this (fig.6.2-63b).

Setting range setting
IN
Bus-A
Ip = 0.104.00 IN
Tp = 0.053.2 s
I>> = 0.125 IN
400/5 A
52
Ip = 1.0 IN
Tp = 0.11 s
I>> =
7SJ80
Bus-B
Ip = 0.104.00 IN
Tp = 0.053.2 s
I>> = 0.125 IN
200/5 A
52
7SJ80
Ip = 0.7 IN
Tp = 0.05 s
I>> =
Bus-C
100/5 A
52
Ip = 1.0 IN
Tp = 0.17 s
I>> =
Ip = 0.104.00 IN
Tp = 0.053.2 s
I>> = 0.125 IN
7SJ80
TR
13.8/0.4 kV
625 kVA
5.0%
fuse
VDE 160
HRC fuse 160 A
Fig.6.2-62: Overcurrent-time grading diagram
MV bus
Inverse-time relay
Time
51
Other
consumers
50/51
Fuse
n
a
LV bus
Fuse
a)
MV bus
n
a
LV bus
0.2 s
Current
Maximum fault available at HV bus
Fig.6.2-63 a + b: Coordination of an overcurrent relay with an MV fuse and low-voltage breaker trip device
Coordination of distance relays

The distance relay setting must take into account the limited
relay accuracy, including transient overreach (5%, according to
IEC60255-6), the CT error (1% for class 5P and 3% for class
10P) and a security margin of about 5%. Furthermore, the line
parameters are often only calculated, not measured. This is a
further source of errors. A setting of 80 to 85% is therefore
common practice; 80% is used for mechanical relays, while 85%
can be used for the more accurate numerical relays.
Where measured line or cable impedances are available, the

protected zone setting may be extended to 90%. The second
and third zones have to keep a safety margin of about 15
to20% to the corresponding zones of the following lines.
Theshortest following line always has to be considered
(fig.6.2-64).
As a general rule, the second zone should at least reach 20%
over the next station to ensure backup for busbar faults, and the
third zone should cover the longest following line as backup for
the line protection.
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Grading of zone times

The first zone normally operates undelayed. For the grading of
the time delays of the second and third zones, the same rules as
for overcurrent relays apply (fig.6.2-59, page 335). For the
quadrilateral characteristics (relays 7SA6 and 7SA5), only the
reactance values (X values) have to be considered for the protected zone setting. The setting of the R values should cover the
line resistance and possible arc or fault resistances. The arc
resistance can be roughly estimated as follows:

2.5 larc
RArc =
[]

ISCC Min
larc = Arc length in mm
Z3A
Opet
rating 3
time t 2
Z2A
Z1A
t1
ZL A-B
Z2B
Z1C
Z1B
ZL B-C
B
Load
ZLC-D
C
Load
D
Load
Z1A = 0.85 ZLAB

Z2A = 0.85 (ZLAB + Z1B)
Z2A = 0.85 (ZLAB + Z2B)
Fig.6.2-64: Grading of distance zones
ISCC Min = Minimum short-circuit current in kA

Typical settings of the ratio R/X are:
Short lines and cables ( 10 km): R/X =2 to 6
Medium line lengths < 25 km: R/X =2
Longer lines 25 to 50 km: R/X =1
X
X 3A
X 2A
B
Shortest feeder protectable by distance relays

The shortest feeder that can be protected by underreaching
distance zones without the need for signaling links depends on
the shortest settable relay reactance.
X1A
VTratio
XPrim Min = XRelay Min
CTratio
R1A
XPrim Min
lmin =
XLine
The shortest setting of the numerical Siemens relays is 0.05
for 1 A relays, corresponding to 0.01 for 5A relays. This allows
distance protection of distribution cables down to the range of
some 500 meters.
Breaker failure protection setting
Most numerical relays in this guide provide breaker failure (BF)
protection as an integral function. The initiation of the BF protection by the internal protection functions then takes place via
software logic. However, the BF protection function may also be
initiated externally via binary inputs by an alternate protection.
In this case, the operating time of intermediate relays (BFI time)
may have to be considered. Finally, the tripping of the infeeding
breakers requires auxiliary relays, which add a small time delay
(BFI) to the overall fault clearing time. This is particularly the
case with one-breaker-and-a-half or ring bus arrangements
where a separate breaker failure relay (7VK8) is used per
breaker.
The decisive criterion of BF protection time coordination is the
reset time of the current detector (50BF), which must not be
exceeded under any condition during normal current interruption. The reset times specified in the Siemens numerical relay
manuals are valid for the worst-case condition: interruption of a
fully offset short-circuit current and low current pickup setting
(0.1 to 0.2 times rated CT current).
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R 2A
R 3A
R
Fig.6.2-65: Operating characteristics of Siemens distance relays
50BF
50BF
P1
P1: primary
protection
P 2: alternate
protection
P2
O
R
A
N
D
Fig.6.2-66: Breaker failure protection, logic circuit
The reset time is 1 cycle for EHV relays (7SA8, 7VK8) and 1.5 to
2 cycles for distribution type relays (7SJ**).
Fig.6.2-66 shows the time chart for a typical breaker failure
protection scheme. The stated times in parentheses apply for
transmission system protection and the times in square brackets
for distribution system protection.

CT requirements for protection relays

Instrument transformers
Instrument transformers must comply with the applicable
IECrecommendations IEC60044 and 60186 (PT),
ANSI/IEEEC57.13 or other comparable standards.
Voltage transformers (VT)
Voltage transformers (VT) in single-pole design for all primary
voltages have typical single or dual secondary windings of 100,
110 or 115V/3, with output ratings between 10 and 50VA
suitable from most applications with digital metering and protection equipment, and accuracies of 0.1% to 6% to suit the
particular application. Primary BIL values are selected to match
those of the associated switchgear.
Current transformers
Current transformers (CT) are usually of the single-ratio type
with wound or bar-type primaries of adequate thermal rating.
Single, double or triple secondary windings of 1 or 5 A are
standard. 1 A rating should, however, be preferred, particularly
in HV and EHV substations, to reduce the burden of the connected lines. Output power (rated burden in VA), accuracy and
saturation characteristics (rated symmetrical short-circuit current
limiting factor) of the cores and secondary windings must meet
the requirements of the particular application.The CT classification code of IECis used in the following:
Measuring cores
These are normally specified with 0.2% or 0.5% accuracy
(class 0.2 or class 0.5), and an rated symmetrical short-circuit
current limiting factor FS of 5 or 10.
The required output power (rated burden) should be higher
than the actually connected burden. Typical values are 2.5, 5
or 10 VA. Higher values are normally not necessary when only
electronic meters and recorders are connected.
A typical specification could be: 0.5 FS 10, 5 VA.
Cores for billing values metering
In this case, class 0.25 FS is normally required.
Protection cores
The size of the protection core depends mainly on the
maximum short-circuit current and the total burden (internal
CT burden, plus burden of connected lines, plus relay burden).
Furthermore, a transient dimensioning factor has to be
considered to cover the influence of the DC component in the
short-circuit current.
Fault incidence
BFI =
breaker failure
initiation time
(intermediate
relays, if any)
Normal interrupting time
Protect.
Breaker inter.
Current
detector
(50 BF)
reset time
Margin
time
(2~)
[4~]
(1~)
[2~]
(2,5~)
[2,5~]
time
(1~)
[2~]
0,5~
BFI
BFT =
breaker failure
tripping time
(auxilary relays,
if any)
(5~)
[8~]
0,5~
BF timer (F) (62BF)
BFT
Total breaker failure interrupting time
(2~)
[4~]
Adjacent
breaker
int. time
(9~) [15~]
Fig.6.2-67: Time coordination of BF time setting
The requirements for protective current transformers for transient performance are specified in IEC60044-6. In many practical cases, iron-core CTs cannot be designed to avoid saturation
under all circumstances because of cost and space reasons,
particularly with metal-enclosed switchgear.
The Siemens relays are therefore designed to tolerate CT saturation to a large extent. The numerical relays proposed in this
guide are particularly stable in this case due to their integrated
saturation detection function. As an example you find the
current transformer requirements for SIPROTEC 7UT8 transformer protection devices. This example should give you an
overview how to handle CT requirements during you protection
calculation.
For all SIPROTEC 5 devices you find detailed requirement tables
in the device manuals. Please refer to the latest manual version
for your CT requirement calculation.
More accurate dimensioning can be done by more intensive
calculation with Siemens CTDIM (www.siemens.com/ctdim)
program. Results of CTDIM are released by the relay manufacturer.

www.siemens.com/siprotec
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Fig.6.2-68: Requirements for Current Transformer (Phase Current Transformer)
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Fig.6.2-69: Requirements for Current Transformer (Phase Current Transformer)

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6.3.1 Introduction
In the past, the operation and monitoring of energy automation
and substation equipment was expensive, as it required staff on
site. Modern station automation solutions enable the remote
monitoring and control of all assets based on a consistent communication platform that integrates all elements from bay level
all the way to the control center. Siemens substation automation
products can be precisely customized to meet user requirements
for utilities, as well as for industrial plants and bulk consumers.
Avariety of services from analysis to the operation of an entire
system round out Siemens range of supply, and ensure complete
asset monitoring. By acquiring and transmitting all relevant data
and information, substation automation and telecontrol technologies from Siemens are the key to stable grid operation. New
applications, such as online monitoring, can easily be integrated
in existing IT architectures. This is how Siemens enables provident asset management, and makes it possible to have all equipment optimally automated throughout its entire life cycle.
6.3.2 Overview and Solutions
During the last years, the influences on the business of the power
supply companies have changed a lot. The approach to power
grid operation has changed from a static quasi-stable interpretation to a dynamic operational management of the electric power
grid. Enhanced requirements regarding the economy of lifetime
for all assets in the grid are gaining importance.
As a result, the significance of automation systems has increased
a lot, and the requirements for control, protection and remote
control have undergone severe changes of paradigm:
Fig.6.31: Siemens energy automation products
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Flexible and tailor-made solutions for manifold

applications
Secure and reliable operation management
Cost-effective investment and economic operation
Efficient project management
Long-term concepts, future-proof and open for new
requirements
Siemens energy automation solutions offer an answer to all
current issues of todays utilities. Based on a versatile product
portfolio and many years of experience, Siemens plans and
delivers solutions for all voltage levels and all kinds of substations (fig.6.31).
Siemens energy automation solutions are available both for
refurbishment and new turnkey substations, and can be used in
classic centralized or distributed concepts. All automation
functions can be performed where they are needed.
Flexible and tailor-made solutions for manifold applications
Siemens energy automation solutions offer a variety of standardized default configurations and functions for many typical
tasks. Whereas these defaults facilitate the use of the flexible
products, they are open for more sophisticated and tailor-made
applications. Acquisition of all kinds of data, calculation and
automation functions, as well as versatile communication can be
combined in a very flexible way to form specific solutions, and fit
into the existing surrounding system environment.
The classical interface to the primary equipment is centralized
with many parallel cables sorted by a marshalling rack. In such
an environment, central protection panels and centralized RTUs
are standard. Data interfaces can make use of high density I/O
elements in the rack, or of intelligent terminal modules, which
are even available with DC220V for digital inputs and direct
CT/VT interfaces.

Even in such configurations, the user can benefit from full

automation and communication capabilities. This means that
classical RTU solution, interfaces to other IEDs are included, and
HMIs for station operation and supervision can be added as an
option. Also, the protection relays are connected to the RTU, so
that data from the relays are available both at the station operation terminal and in the control centers.
All members of the SICAMRTU family can be equipped with
different combinations of communication, both serial and Ethernet (TCP/IP). Different protocols are available, mainly IECstandards, e.g., IEC60870-5-101/103/104 IEC61850, IEC62056-21,
but also a lot of other well-known protocols from different
vendors.
Fig.6.32 shows an example of refurbishment and centralized
data acquisition in an MV substation. The interface to the primary equipment is connected via a marshalling rack, but can use
any peripheral voltage (DC24220V). The electronic terminal
blocks are designed to substitute conventional terminal blocks,

thereby realizing a very economic design. Existing protection
relays can be connected either by IEC60870-5-103 or by the
more enhanced IEC61850.
In new substations, the amount of cabling can be reduced by
decentralizing the automation system. Both protection relays
and bay controllers are situated as near as possible to the primary switchgear. Typically they are located in relay houses (EHV)
or in control cabinets directly beneath HV GIS feeders. The
rugged design with maximum EMC provides high security and
availability.
For station control, two different products are available: SICAMPAS
is a software-oriented product based on standard industrial
hardware, whereas SICAMRTUs represents the modular hardwareoriented design which bridges the gap between remote terminal
units (RTUs) and substation automation (SA) (fig.6.33).
Control centers
IEC -101 or -104
Ax-Bus
SICAM 230
SICAM AK
Ethernet TCP/IP
IEC 61850
SIPROTEC
Protection relais
PE elements
Alternative interface
(substitution of terminal blocks)
Parallel data
(from marshalling rack)
Fig.6.32: Example of refurbishment and centralized data acquisition in an MV substation
Control centers
IEC - 101 or IEC - 104
SICAM 230 or
SICAM SCC
SICAM RTUs
SICAM PAS
Ethernet TCP/IP
IEC 61850
IEC - 104
SIPROTEC
High-voltage
n x bays
SICAM CMIC
Medium-voltage
m relais
Station data
Fig.6.33: Basic principle of a SICAMstation automation solution with alternative station controllers
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Process control system
SICAM TOOLBOX II
SICAM TM Zentralgert
Local input / output
Central processing
NTP
IEC 60870-5-104
SICAM TM
Data node
Front end
Gateway
IEC 60870-5-104
SICAM TM-FW-Unterstation
Local processing
Decentralized acquisition
SICAM TM Station control unit

Process coupling (serial, wide)
Node function
Automatic functions
IEC 60870-5-103
IEC 61850
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-101
SICAM RTUs
SICAM TM
Turbine controller
Power plant management
Automation & control
SICAM RTUs
SIPROTEC / IEDs
Fig.6.34: Example of a distribution substation in industry supply
The flexible Siemens solutions are available for every kind of

substation:
For different voltage levels, from ring main unit to
transmission substation
For new substations or refurbishment
For gas-insulated or air-insulated switchgear
For indoor or outdoor design
For manned or unmanned substations
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single-point data input. This means that multiple data input is

avoided. Even if different engineering tools are necessary for
certain configurations, these tools exchange their data for more
efficient engineering.
Example of a small medium-voltage substation: Typically it
consists of 4 to 16MV feeders and is unmanned. In most cases,
combined bay control and protection devices are located directly
in the low-voltage compartments of the switchgear panels.
Communication is the backbone of every automation system.

Therefore, Siemens solutions are designed to collect the data
from the high-voltage equipment and present them to the
different users: the right information for the right users at the
right place and time with the required quality and security.
A station operation terminal is usually not required, because

such substations are normally remote-controlled, and in case of
local service/maintenance they are easy to control at the front
side of the switchgear panels.
Here are some default examples for typical configurations. They

are like elements which can be combined according to the
respective requirements. The products, which are the bricks of
the configurations, are an integral part of the harmonized
system behavior, and support according to the principle of
Example of a distribution substation in industry supply: In

principle they are similar to the configuration above, but they
are often connected to a control center via local area network
(LAN). A distinctive feature is the interface to low-voltage
distribution boards and sometimes even to the industrial auto-

mation system for data exchange. Here, the compatibility with

SIMATIC products simplifies system integration.
A subtransmission substation requires even more complexity: 2 or
3 voltage levels have to be equipped; a station operation terminal
is usually required; more communication interfaces to external
locations, separated control and protection devices on HV level,
powerful LAN based on IEC61850, and remote maintenance
access are typical features of such applications.
In transmission substations, typically two to four voltage levels
are to be automated. According to the high importance of such
substations, availability is of the highest priority. Therefore,
redundancy at substation level is generally required, both for
station control units and station operation. Multiple operator
stations are often required, multiple communication links to
different control centers or neighboring substations are standard. Although most standard applications are IECprotocols,
specific protocols also have to be offered for interfacing existing
third-party devices. Complex automation functions support the
operation and maintenance of such substations, such as voltage
regulation by controlling on-load tap changers, synchrocheck,
automatic command sequences, etc.
Automation functions support operation:

Interlocking
Feeder or remote blocking (option)
Command sequences (option)
Automatic recloser (option)
Automatic switchover (option)
etc.
All images and pictures of the HMI are organized hierarchically
and, for easy access, they guide the user to the required information and to fast alarm recognition. In addition, alarm and
event logs, measurement curves, fault records, archives and
flexible reports support the analysis of any situation in the
power grid (fig.6.35).
The devices are as flexible as the configurations: Bay controllers,

protection relays, station control units, station operation units
and RTUs can be configured from small to very large. The wellknown products of the SICAMand SIPROTEC series are a well
proven base for the Siemens solutions.
Secure and reliable operation

Siemens solutions provide human machine interfaces (HMI)
for every control level and support the operators with reliable
information and secure, easy-to-use control features.
At feeder level:
Conventional panels with pushbuttons and instruments
for refurbishment
Electronic front panels combined with bay control units
(default)
Access points for remote terminals connected to the station
operation units
Portable touch panels with wireless access in defined areas
At substation level:
Single or redundant HMI
Distributed server/client architectures with
multiple and/or remote terminals
Interface to office automation
All images and pictures of the HMIs are designed according to
ergonomic requirements, so as to give the operators clear information that is easy to use. Control commands are only accepted
if access rights are met, the local/remote switches are in the
right position and the multi-step command sequence is actively
handled. Care is taken that only commands which are intended
and explicitly given are processed and sent to the switchgear.
Fig.6.35: Human machine interface for every control level
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For security reasons only specially authorized personnel is

granted access to operation and engineering tools. Flexible
access rights are defined for operators, design engineers and
service personnel, and differentiate between engineering access
and operation rights.
Security of data transmission is catered for by secure protocols
and secure network design. Especially, easy remote access to
substations creates the need for such complex measures. The
experienced Siemens engineers provide all the necessary knowledge for network security concepts.
Cost-effective investment and economic operation
The customized solutions from Siemens cater for effective
investment. Tailor-made configurations and functions make sure
that only required items are offered. The efficient tools cater for
fast and easy engineering and support all project phases of an
automation system, from collection of the substation data to
deployment of all needed functions, and finally to reporting and
archiving. The long lifetime of the involved future-proof products extend the time period between investments into automation systems.
Siemens solutions ensure low cost of ownership, thus taking
into account all costs during lifetime. The automation systems
are maintenance free and easy to expand at a later date. Last but
not least, the powerful services for remote maintenance (diagnosis, settings, updates, test, etc.) provide a very economic way
to keep any substation up-to-date and running.
Efficient and state-of-the-art projects

The solutions for energy automation are part of the extensive
programme, Siemens One. This means that energy automation
solutions are integrated in different applications of the vast
activity and expertise of Siemens:
Power grids in transmission and distribution
Complete building automation
Solutions for pipelines and infrastructure
Turnkey railway systems
They all make use of the energy automation solutions and the
associated transfer of expertise for efficient project and order
execution. Our worldwide engineering centers are always close
to the system operators (fig.6.36).
Long-term stability and trendsetting features for
newrequirements
With Siemens energy automation systems every user benefits
from more than 70 years of experience in remote control and
substation automation. The energy automation systems are
designed for a long lifetime. Innovation is based on existing
products, and compatibility of different product generations is
part of the Siemens development philosophy.
Professional implementation of complete solutions from

competence centers
Consulting
Engineering
services
Simple handling of the solutions is provided by:

Same look and feel of all HMI on different levels.
Vertical and horizontal interoperability of the involved
products.
Plug and play for spare parts by simple exchange of flash cards.
FIN
Reduction of engineering effort by

Seamless data management, only single data input for
wholeproject.
Easy up and downloads, even remote.
Integrated test tools.
Reduction of service expenses during lifetime by
Integrated self-supervision in all components
Powerful diagnosis in clear text
Remote access for diagnosis, settings, test, expansions, etc.
Reduction of complexity by seamless communication
Worldwide standard IEC61850 promoted by Siemens
Integrated IT security concepts
Latest technology integrated
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TRK
Training
Configuration
Installation and
commissioning
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CHN
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Local presence with

competence and engineering centers
and worldwide sales organisation
Incl. refurbishment of
old systems and
old equipment
Fig.6.36: The worldwide engineering centers of Siemens

The extensive use of available IECstandards strongly supports

long-term stability and expandability. Examples are communication protocols like IEC61850 in the substation, IEC61970 for
control centers, and IEC60870-5 for remote communication.
They form the strong backbone for the seamless solutions in
energy automation. Additionally, the systems are tested in
rugged environmental conditions and certified according to
applicable IECstandards.
Our solutions are not only compatible with older devices, they
are also very innovative. The Frost&Sullivan Technology Leadership Award 2006 was presented to Siemens for pioneering in the
development of an innovative technology, the IEC61850.
With Siemens energy automation solutions, every user is on the
safe side: The combination of long-term experience and the
newest innovation supplies safety for many years to come.
Investments in our solutions are secured by the evergreen

concept, which defines migration methods when a new generation of products is introduced to the markets, e.g., the migration
solution for SICAMLSA 678 from the early 90ies: By substituting
the station control device with todays SICAMPAS, it is possible
to retain the installed feeder devices and import the existing
database with the settings into the new tool SICAMPASUI. This
method reduces the refurbishment work significantly and adds
new features to the system: In the next years the substation can
be expanded with new feeder devices through the use of
IEC61850, even though some parts of the system might already
be older than 15 years (fig.6.37).
To control centers 1 ... 5
To control centers 1 ... 5

SICAM SCC
SICAM PAS
Fiber-optic
connections
ILSA protocol
Bay 1 ... n
TCP/IP
IEC61850
Fiber-optic
connections
ILSA protocol
Switchgear
Bay 1 ... n
Switchgear
Fig.6.37: Migration from LSA to PAS
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6.3.3 SICAMPAS
SICAMPAS (Power Automation System) meets all the demands
placed on a distributed substation control system both now
and in the future. Amongst many other standardized communication protocols, SICAMPAS particularly supports the IEC61850
standard for communication between substations and IEDs.
SICAMPAS is an open system and in addition to standardized
data transfer processes it features user interfaces for the
integration of system-specific tasks and offers multiple automation options. SICAMPAS can thus be easily included in existing
systems and used for system integration, too. With modern
diagnostics, it optimally supports commissioning and maintenance. SICAMPAS is clearly structured and reliable, thanks to its
open, fully documented and tested system (fig.6.3-8).
System overview, application and functionality of SICAMPAS
SICAMPAS is an energy automation solution; its system
architecture makes it scalable.
SICAMPAS is suitable for operating a substation not only from
one single station level computer, but also in combination with
further SICAMPAS or other station control units. Communication in this network is based on a powerful Ethernet LAN.
With its features and its modular expandability, SICAMPAS
covers a broad range of applications and supports distributed
system configurations. A distributed SICAMPAS system
operates simultaneously on several computers.
SICAMPAS can use existing hardware components and
communication standards as well as their connections.
SICAMPAS controls and registers the process data for all
devices of a substation, within the scope of the data transfer
protocols supported.
SICAMPAS is a communication gateway. This is why only one
single data connection to a higher-level system control center
is required.
Control center
Station unit
full server
SICAMPAS enables integration of a fully graphical process

visualization system directly in the substation.
SICAMPAS simplifies installation and parameterization of new
devices, thanks to its intuitive user interface.
SICAMPAS is notable for its online parameter setting features,
particularly when the system has to be expanded. There are no
generation times; loading into a target system is not required
at all or only required if configuration is performed on a
separate engineering PC.
SICAMPAS features integrated testing and diagnostic functions.
Its user-friendliness, its operator control logic, its orientation
to the Windows world and its open structure ideally suit users
requirements.
SICAMPAS is developed in accordance with selected security
standards and meets modern demands placed on safe
communication.
Communication
Device interfaces and communication protocols
In a substation configured and operated with SICAMPAS, various
types of protection relays, IEDs, bay control units, measuredvalue recorders and telecontrol units from a wide range of
manufacturers can be used. SICAMPAS offers a large number of
commercially available communication protocols for recording
data from various devices and through differing communication
channels. Subsequent expansion is easy.
Available protocols:
These communication protocols and device drivers can be
obtained as optional additions to the standard scope of
SICAMPAS.
IEC61850 (Client):
IEC61850 is the communication standard for interconnecting
Corporate
network TCP/IP
IEC 60870-5-101
DNP3
IEC 60870-5-104
DNPi
HMI
Station bus
Ethernet TCP/IP
Serial hub
IEC 61850
Fig.6.38: Typical SICAMPAS configuration; IEDs are connected to the station unit with IEC61850 and various other protocols
(IEC60870-5-103, DNP3, etc.). The station unit communicates with the higher-level system control center by means
of IEC60870-5-101 and/or 104
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the devices at the feeder and station control levels on the basis
of Ethernet. IEC61850 supports the direct exchange of data
between IEDs, thus enabling switching interlocks across
feeders independently of the station control unit, for example.
IEC60870-5-103 (Master):
Protection relays, IEDs, bay control units, measured value
recorders and transformer controllers from many
manufacturers support the IEC60870-5-103 protocol and can
therefore be connected directly to SICAMPAS.
IEC60870-5-101 (Master):
The IEC60870-5-101 protocol is generally used to connect
telecontrol units. The balanced and unbalanced traffic
modes are supported.
Automatic dialing is also supported for the connection of
substations with this protocol. SICAMPAS can establish the
dial-up connection to the substation either cyclically or as
required (e.g., for command output). By contrast, the
substation can also establish a connection cyclically or in
event-triggered mode.
IEC60870-5-104 (Master):
Furthermore, connection of substations is also supported by
the TCP/IP-based IEC60870-5-104 protocol.
DNP3 (Master) Level 3:
Apart from the IECprotocols -101 and -104, DNP3 is another
standardized telecontrol protocol used by many IEDs and RTUs
and applied worldwide. The units can be connected both
serially and with TCP/IP (DNPi). TCP/IP-based communication
can operate with an asymmetrical encryption procedure, thus
meeting security requirements.
PROFIBUS DP (Master):
PROFIBUS DP is a highly powerful field bus protocol. For
example, it is used for industrial automation and for
automating the supply of electricity and gas. PROFIBUS DP
serves to interface multifunctional measuring instruments
such as SICAMP (I, V, P, Q, p.f. (cos) or, for example, to
connect ET200 components for gathering messages and for
simple commands. Messages, for example, can be derived
from the signaling contacts of fuse switch-disconnectors.
Mobus (Master)
Besides PROFIBUS DP, the Mobus protocol is also well-known in
industrial applications. SICAMPAS allows to connect IEDs und
RTUs with this protocol, both via serial and TCP/IPbased
connections.
Protocols
SICAMPAS supports the following communication
protocols (optionally available):
Control center connection IEC60870-5-101,
IEC60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus, TG 8979, CDT
Open data exchange OPC server, OPC XML DA server,
OPC client
IED and substation connection IEC61850,
IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-103, IEC60870-5-104,
DNP3, PROFIBUS FMS (SIPROTEC 4), PROFIBUS DP,
Modbus, SINAUT LSA-ILSA
Fig.6.39: Versatile communication with SICAMPAS
PROFIBUS FMS (SIPROTEC 4)

Most SIPROTEC 4 bay controllers and protection relays can be
connected to the SICAMPAS station unit via PROFIBUS FMS.
SINAUT LSA ILSA (Master)
Communication via the SINAUT LSA ILSA protocol is a special
advantage of SICAMPAS. Existing LSA central units can be
replaced without changing the configuration on bay level.
System control center connections, distributed process
connection and process visualization
SICAMPAS operates on the basis of Microsoft Windows
operating systems. This means that the extensive support
which Windows offers for modern communication protocols is
also available with SICAMPAS.
SICAMPAS was conceived for easy and fast integration of
conventional protocols. Please contact Siemens in case of
questions about integration of user-specific protocols.
For the purpose of linking up to higher-level system control
centers, the standardized telecontrol protocols IEC60870-5101, IEC60870-5-104 and DNP3 (Level3) serially and over IP
(DNPi), as well as Mobus (serially and over IP), TG8979
(serially) and CDT (serially) are supported. Security or safe
communication are gaining more and more importance.
Asymmetric encryption enables tap-proof communication
connection to higher-level control centers with IEC60870-5104 and DNP3 via TCP/IP. For DNP3, authentication can be
used as an additional security mechanism.
Distributed process connection in the substation is possible
thanks to the SICAMPAS Device Interface Processor (DIP).
SICAMPAS can also be set up on computers networked with
TCP/IP. Here, one computer performs the task of the so-called
full server. Up to six other computers can be used as DIPs.
With this architecture, the system can be adapted to the
topological situation and its performance also boosted.
SICAMPAS allows use of the SICAMSCC process visualization
system for central process control and monitoring. For
industrial applications, it is easy to configure an interface to
process visualization systems via OPC (object linking and
embedding for process control).
SICAMPAS can be configured as an OPC server or as an OPC
client. The SICAMPAS process variables available with the
OPC server can be read and written with OPC clients working
either on the same device or on one networked by TCP/IP. This
mechanism enables, for example, communication with
another process visualization system. The OPC server is
included in the basic system. Optionally, this server
functionality is also available as OPC XML DA for
communication with clients based on other operating systems
as well as beyond firewall limits. The OPC client can read and
write data from other OPC servers. A typical application could
be the connection of SIMATIC programmable controllers. The
OPC client is available as an optional package.
SICAMDiamond can be used to monitor the system interfaces,
to indicate switching device states and up-to-date measured
values, and also for further diagnostic purposes. Apart from
these configuration-free diagnostic views, SICAMDiamond
also supports message logging in event and alarm lists as well
as process visualization in single-line diagrams, and can thus
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be used as a simple human-machine interface. Messages and

measured values can be archived in files (monthly). On the
one hand, SICAMDiamond consists of the Diamond Server,
which is directly connected with SICAMPAS and prepares the
data for access with a Web browser, and on the other hand,
the SICAMDiamond Client as operator interface in the context
of the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Except for the Microsoft
Internet Explorer, no additional software has to be installed on
the Web clients. SICAMDiamond allows access to archive files
and fault recordings through the World Wide Web. The archive
files can be saved on the Web client for evaluation, e.g. with
Microsoft Excel. Fault recordings can be visualized directly in
the Internet Explorer.
Further station control aspects
During, e.g., maintenance work or for other operational reasons,
information exchange with the control centers or the substation
itself can be blocked with the telecontrol blocking and bay
blocking functions. The telecontrol blocking function can also be
configured for specific channels so as to prevent the transfer of
information to one particular control center during operation,
while transfer continues with other control centers. The bay
blocking and telecontrol blocking functions act in both the
signaling and the command directions. Channel-specific
switching authority also makes it possible to distinguish
between local control (SICAMSCC) and remote control for the
switching direction, but also between control center connections. For these three functions, information-specific exceptions
can be declared additionally, so that, e.g., certain messages are
transmitted despite an activated block, or special commands are
processed and issued despite of a defined switching authority.
While a 1-out-of-n check is normally effective in IEDs, i.e. only
one command is accepted and issued at the same time, an
m-out-of-n check is supported on the side of the substation
control system with SICAMPAS. This helps to define how many
commands can be processed at the same time for all IEDs.
Circuit-breakers can be controlled in synchronized/unsynchronized mode.
Automation tasks
can be configured in SICAMPAS with the CFC (Continuous
Function Chart), which conforms to IEC61131. In this editor,
tasks are configured graphically by wiring function blocks.
SICAMPAS comes with an extensive library of CFC function
blocks, developed and system-tested specially for energy automation.
Applications range from generation of simple group indications
through switching interlocks to complex operating sequences.
Creation of operating sequences is supported by the SFC Editor
(Sequential Function Chart).
In this context, additionally pre-configured and system-tested
applications such as frequency-based load shedding, transformer
monitoring and SF6 gas monitoring can be optionally licensed.
Besides special functional components and CFCs, the scope of
supply also covers operating images for SICAMSCC.
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Redundancy
SICAMPAS features comprehensive redundancy functions to
boost the availability of the station automation system:
The substation control unit can be used in a duplicate
configuration (system redundancy)
The communication to IEDs and RTUs can be redundant
(interface redundancy)
Subordinate units can be duplicated (redundancy at the bay
control level)
Subunits that are only designed for communication with one
master (e.g., with only one serial interface) can be supported.
The individual applications (communication protocols) operate
independently of each other in a hot/standby connection, i.e. a
changeover, e.g., of the IEC61850 client from one station
control unit to the other due to a disturbance has no effects on
the communication connection to the control center, which
remains on the first station control unit without interruption.
Apart from a higher stability in unaffected communication
connections, the redundancy changeover of affected components takes place within a very short time (depending on application and configuration, between 250 ms and max. 3 sec).
Adjustments during operation such as bay/telecontrol blocking,
switching authority, but also marking commands to the SoftPLC
for operational control of the automation functions, are kept
synchronous in both station control units during redundancy
operation. The current adjustments are also valid after a redundancy changeover. SICAMSCC communicates simultaneously
with both redundant station control units. A redundant structure
is also possible for process visualization with SICAMSCC and
fault-record archiving with SICAMPQ Analyzer as shown in
fig.6.3-10.
Scope of information
The amount of information to be processed by SICAMPAS is
essentially determined by the following factors:
Computer network concept (multiple-computer network or
single-station system)
Performance data of the hardware used
Performance data of the network
Size of the database (RDBMS)
Rate of change of values
With a distributed PAS system using a full server and up to 6
DIPs, a maximum of 350 IEDs and 20,000 data points can be
supported.
Process visualization with SICAMSCC
In the operation of a substation, SICAMPAS is used for configuration purposes and as a powerful data concentrator.
SICAMSCC serves as the process visualization system. Several
independent SICAMSCC servers can be connected to one
SICAMPAS. Connection of redundant servers is also possible.
SICAMSCC supports the connection of several SICAMPAS systems. In the signal lists, the original time stamps are logged in
ms resolution as they occur in the devices. With every signal, a
series of additional data is also presented to provide information
about causes (spontaneous, command), event sources (close

Corporate
network TCP/IP
HMI
clients
Station unit
Full Server
Station unit
Full Server
Station bus
Ethernet TCP/IP
IEC 61850
Fig.6.310: Typical redundant configuration: The station unit and the HMI server are based on a redundant structure to boost availiability
= D01
= D02
= D03
BBI
= D04 = D05
= D06
220 kV
= D07
= D08
= D09
0.0 kV
BBII
0A
600 A
600 A
0A
600 A
T01
TP 0
10.1 kV
0A
T02
T03
TP 0
= K12/13
TP 0
10.1 kV
= K17
= K22
= K19/20
600 A
T04
TP 0
10.1 kV
= K08
600 A
10.1 kV
= K33
= K26/27
= K01/02
Fig.6.311: Process visualization with SICAMSCC
range, local, remote), etc. Besides process signals, command

signals are also logged. IndustrialX controls are used to control
and monitor switchgear. These switching-device objects support
four different forms of presentation (IEC, DIN, SINAUT LSA,
SICAM) for circuit-breakers and disconnectors. It is also possible
to create bitmaps (defined for a specific project) to represent
switching devices, and to link them to the objects. For informative visualization, not only nominal and spontaneous flashing
are supported, but also the display of various device and communication states (e.g., up-to-date/not up-to-date, feeder and
telecontrol blocking, etc.). Measured values and switching
device states that are not continuously updated due to, e.g.,
device or communication failure or feeder blocking, may be
updated directly via the operation panel with SICAMSCC
(fig.6.311).
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In conjunction with the SICAMPAS station unit, the switching

devices can be controlled either directly or with select before
operate. When visualizing the process by single-line diagrams,
topological coloring can be used. The WinCC add-on SIMATIC
Web navigator can be used for control and monitoring via the
Internet. SICAMValpro can be used to evaluate measured and
metered values. It not only allows a graphical and a tabular
display of archived values, but also enables subsequent evaluation functions such as minimum, maximum and averages values
(on an hourly or daily basis). For protection devices connected
with the protocols IEC61850, IEC60870-5-103 as well as
PROFIBUS FMS (SIPROTEC 4) or SINAUT LSA ILSA, fault recordings can be retrieved and archived automatically. SICAMPQ
Analyzer with its component Incident Explorer is used for management and evaluation of the fault recordings.
SICAMSCC SP1 can also be used as a process visualization
system for
SICAM RTUs
IEC61850 devices (for example, SIPROTEC 4)
SICAMSCC for SICAMRTUs

For communication with SICAMAK, TM, BC, EMIC and MIC, the
protocol IEC60870-5-104 or IEC61850 can be used. Both
SICAMTOOLBOX II and SICAMSCC support exchange of configuration data.
SICAMSCC for devices with communication standard IEC61850
Devices communicating via IEC61850 can be connected directly
to SICAMSCC. For this usage, SCL files (SCD, ICD, CID) are
imported. The files are created, for example, with the DIGSI 4
system configurator.
SICAMSCC for SICAMPAS, SICAMRTUs and IEC61850 devices
With SICAMSCC SP1, a common control and monitoring system
for the systems SICAMPAS, SICAMRTUs and for IEC61850
devices can be realized.
At its core, SICAMSCC uses one of the worlds leading process
visualization systems: SIMATIC WinCC. SICAMSCC was developed as an add-on so that the electrical processes in both highand medium-voltage systems could be operated from one
station.
It runs together with SIMATIC WinCC on one computer. This
integrated solution gives a parallel overview and control of both
the industrial manufacturing process and the electrical energy
process.
SICAM SCC
Integrated PAS protocol
IEC 61850
IEC 60870-5-104
Third party IED
SICAM PAS
Distributed process connection
with IEDs
Integrated engineering tool
Integrated configuration and
test function (online)
SICAM AK, TM, EMIC, MIC

Central process connection (RTU)
and distributed process connection
with IEDs
Engineering with SICAM
TOOLBOX II
Fig.6.312: Flexible station unit
350
IEDs
Direct connection of IEDs
with IEC 61850
Engineering with DIGSI 4

6.3.4 SICAMStation Unit

The SICAMStation Unit is the standard hardware platform for
the SICAMPAS station control system and the SICAMPQS power
quality system. It fulfills all requirements for the hardware for
these applications. The big advantage is that the SICAMStation
Unit complies with the highest IT security standards for energy
automation, such as the specifications laid down in the BDEW
Whitepaper or NERC CIP.
The SICAMStation Unit mirrors system memory and operating
data according to RAID 1, enabling faulty data media to be easily
exchanged with no system downtime. The power supply unit,
like the data storage, is of redundant design. Apart from optional
equipment that may contain a hard disk, the SICAMStation Unit
dispenses entirely with rotating parts and is not equipped with a
fan so you can rely on everything to work as it should.
SICAMStation Unit offers a number of different preconnectorized equipment variants to expand the platform at any time. For
example add CompactPCI/CompactPCI serial modules like GPS
time synchronizing cards, in line with the systems requirements.
Coordinated spare-part concepts ensure the long-term delivery
of parts even after product versions have been discontinued.
As an alternative to the 16-GB SSD, the SICAMStation Unit can

be equip with a 100-GB hard disk and an additional 100-GB hard
disk for archive data. In this way, power quality applications are
accommodated equally as well on the platform.
Features
Optimized for the connection of field devices
Meets all requirements with respect to electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and operates even under the harshest
environmental conditions
BIOS password (compliant to NERC CIP)
Windows Embedded Standard 7
User documentation for emergency planning: reliable restoral
of operation after a fault (recovery DVD)
5-year warranty
Long-term availability of components and of the operating
system version
High degree of compatibility
Kommunikationsschnittstellen
7 USB ports
Up to 16 serial ports (RS232/RS485)
Up to 6 Ethernet ports (electrical)Up to 4 Ethernet ports
(optical)
The SICAMStation Unit relies on the latest embedded processor

technology from Intel and four-gigabyte main memory. The
modern bus technology for the embedded element is based on
CompactPCI Serial. The use of solidstate disks (SSD) based on
flash memory ensure extremely rapid startup and shutdown of
the system.
Further information
www.siemens.com/substationautomation
SICAM Station Unit

hardware platform
SICAM PAS
Field devices
Protection devices
SICAM PAS/PQS combined solution

Field devices
Protection devices
Power-qualitiy equipment
SICAM PQS
Power-quality equipment
Fig.6.313: SICAMStation Unit Flexible hardware high IT security
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6.3.5 SICAMRTUs (SICAMAK, TM, BC,

EMIC, MIC und CMIC)
Versatile functionality and high flexibility are fundamental for a
modern remote control system. SICAMRTUs adds comprehensive options for communication, automation and process
interfaces. The different components of SICAMRTUs offer
optimal scalability regarding the number of interfaces and
signals. Nevertheless these components are all based on the
same system architecture, the same technology, and are handled
with the same engineering tool (SICAMTOOLBOXII).
SICAMAK is the large automation component for a flexible mix
of communication, automation and I/O. It offers optimal
support as master controller or RTU, gateway or front-end,
with local or distributed I/O. Versatile redundancy concepts
are another asset of these components.
SICAMTM is the solution for compact applications. This
component offers up to 4 communication interfaces plus
automation function and process interface per distributed
terminal modules. All modules are easily mounted to standard
DIN rails. The terminal modules can be distributed up to 200 m
with fiber-optic cables.
SICAMBC is the ruggedized component for highest EMC and
direct process interface up to DC220V. High switching
capacity and direct interface for measurement transformers,
plus expandability with TM modules provide flexible
application in centralized and distributed configurations. Up to
3 communication interfaces and automation functions are
integrated.
SICAMMIC is a small RTU and offers either a serial interface
according to IEC60870-5-101 or an Ethernet interface with
IEC60870-5-104. Up to 8 terminal modules for I/O can be
connected. A simplified automation function and a Web server
for easy engineering are integrated.
SICAMEMIC, the new smart automation system. Thanks to its
node functionality with 3 interfaces,SICAMEMIC has many
different potential applications. It can be used as an ordinary
telecontrol substation with any kind of communication to a
control center. If SICAMEMIC doesnt offer adequate signal
scope, it can be connected additional. Freely programmable
application programs for local control functions complete the
all-round versatility of the SICAMEMIC.
SICAMCMIC is a universal system. It is suitable for electrical
distribution substations, gas distribution substations,
hydropower plants, pipelines, railway power supplies, as well
as in building protection or for alarm signaling.
All components of the ACP family are using the same communication modules, and therefore they can use all available protocols. In addition to standards like IEC60870-5-101/103/104
and IEC61850 (client and/or server), also DNP3 and Modbus are
available in addition to a lot of legacy and third-party protocols
for connecting third-party devices.
Another joint feature of all components is the integrated flash
memory card, where all parameters and firmwares are stored. A
simple exchange of a component is now possible, just by
changing the memory card.
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The SICAMTOOLBOXII offers all functions for an integrated,

seamless engineering of complete projects, and works with all
components of SICAMRTUs. It supports all phases of an RTU or
station automation project. Data exchange with DIGSI and PAS
UI means a single entry point for data engineering avoiding
multiple manual data inputs for a mixed configuration.
With SICAMRTUs there is always enough performance at hand:
The modular multiprocessor concept grows with every enhancement of the system. The distributed architecture and the principle of evolutionary development cater for a future proof
system with long lifetime expectation and high security of
investment. SICAMRTUs carries the experience of more than
30years of remote control and automation; many references are
proving the flexible ways of application.
Automation component SICAMAK
Longevity through continuity and innovation
SICAMAK features high functionality and flexibility through the
implementation of innovative and reliable technologies, on the
stable basis of a reliable product platform.
For this, the system concept ACP (Automation, Control and
Protection) creates the technological preconditions. Balanced
functionality permits the flexible combination of automation,
telecontrol and communication tasks. Complemented with the
scalable performance and various redundancy configurations, an
optimal adaptation to the respective requirements of the process
is achieved.
SICAMAK is thus perfectly suitable for automation with
integrated telecontrol technology as:
Telecontrol substation or central device
Automation unit with autonomous functional groups
Data node, station control device, front-end or gateway
With local or remote peripherals
For rear panel installation or 19inch assembly
SICAMAK the forward-looking product
Versatile communication:
Up to 66 serial interfaces according to IEC60870-5-101/103
L AN/WAN communication according to IEC60870-5-104
L AN communication according to IEC61850
Various third-party protocols possible
Easy engineering with SICAMTOOLBOXII:
Object-oriented data model
Creation of open-loop and closed-loop control application
programs according to IEC61131-3
All engineering tasks can also be carried out remotely
Plug and play for spare parts:
Storage of parameters and firmware on a flash card
Spare part exchange does not require additional loading with
SICAMTOOLBOXII

Open system architecture:

Modular, open and technology-independent system structure
System-consistent further development and therefore an
innovative and future-proof product
Scalable redundancy:
Component redundancy
Doubling of processing/communication elements
The intelligent terminal SICAMTM, EMIC and MIC:
Direct connection of actuators and sensors with wire crosssections up to 2.5mm2
Can be located remotely up to 200m
Binary input/output also for DC110/220V
Assembly on 35mm DIN rail
Versatile communication capability
With SICAMAK, a variety of media can be utilized for local and
remote communication. (wire connections, FO, radio, dial-up
traffic, GSM, GPRS, WAN, LAN, field bus etc.)
Through the simple installation of serial interface modules, in
total up to 66 communication interfaces are possible in one
SICAMAK, whereby a different individual protocol can be used
for each interface.
For standard communication protocols according to IEC608705-101/103/104 and IEC61850 are implemented.
Besides the standard protocols there are also a variety of thirdparty protocols available (DNP3, Modbus etc.).
Simple process interfacing
In addition to the central acquisition and output of process
signals within an SICAMAK mounting rack, it is possible to use
SICAMRTUs peripheral elements (fig.6.314).
An essential feature of the SICAMRTUs peripheral elements is
the efficient and simple interfacing possibility of the process
signals. This takes place on so-called I/O modules, which are
distinguished through a robust casing, a secure contact as well
as solid electronics. The I/O modules are lined up in rows. The
contact takes place during the process of latching together,
without any further manipulation. Thereby each module remains
individually exchangeable.
A clearly arranged connection front with LEDs for the status
display ensures clarity locally. The structure of the terminals
enables a direct sensor/actuator wiring without using intermediate terminal blocks with wire cross-sections up to 2.5mm2.
Modules for binary inputs and outputs up to DC220V open
further saving potentials at the interface level.
Depending on the requirements, the I/O modules can be fitted
with either an electrical bus or an optical bus, through which the
peripheral signals can be acquired as close as possible to the point
of origin. In this way, broad cabling can be reduced to a minimum.
Fig.6.314: SICAMRTU family
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Easy engineering
An essential aspect in the overall economical consideration are
the costs that occur for the creation, maintenance and service.
For this, the reliable SICAMTOOLBOXII is used.
Object orientation:
The object orientation makes it possible to also utilize the
same characteristics of same-type primary-technology units
and operational equipment (e.g., disconnectors, circuitbreakers, feeders etc.) for the configuration. The close
coupling with the design tool ensures the consistent, uniform
documentation of the entire plant through to circuit diagram.
Through this, considerable rationalization results with
engineering.
Open-loop and closed-loop control according to IEC61131-3:
Open-loop and closed-loop control application programs are
created by means of CAEx plus according to IEC61131-3, a
standard that is generally accepted and recognized in the
market. As a result, the training periods are reduced
considerably.
All engineering tasks can also be carried out remotely:
All engineering tasks, from the system diagnostic through to
the online test, can also be performed remotely with the
SICAMTOOLBOXII. For this, a separate communication link
between SICAMTOOLBOXII and SICAMAK is not necessary:
Every available communication interface can be used. Using
further automation units of SICAMTM, AK or BC, the
SICAMTOOLBOXII can be remotely positioned over an
arbitrary number of hierarchies.
The access to the engineering data is fundamentally protected

by a password.
Plug and play for spare parts
All data of an automation unit such as firmware and parameters are stored non-volatile centrally on an exchangeable flash
card. With a restart of the automation unit, and also with
arestart of individual modules, all necessary data are automatically transferred from the flash card to all CPUs and modules.
Consequently, with the exchange of modules, new loading is no
longer required, since new modules obtain all data from the
memory card. With the replacement of spare parts, plug and
play becomes a reality: No special tool is required, even loading
is no longer necessary.
Thereby, work during a service operation is reduced to a minimum.
Open system architecture
The basis for this automation concept is a modular, open and
consequently technology-independent system architecture for
processing, communication and peripherals (multi-processor
system, firmware).
Standardized interfaces between the individual elements again
permit, even with further developments, the latest state of
technology to be implemented, without having to modify the
existing elements. In this way, a longevity of the product and
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consequently investment security and continuity can be

ensured.
Every board and every module on which a firmware can run,
forms, together with the function-determining firmware, one
system element.
The adaptation to the specific requirements of the application is
achieved through the individual configuration and through the
loading of standard firmware and parameters. Within their
defined limits, the parameters thereby not only influence the
behavior of the firmware functions, but also that of the hardware functions. With that, for all module types, all mechanical
parameter settings are omitted, such as e.g., the changing of
jumpers or loads, thus enabling not only the online change, but
also a consistent documentation of the set parameters by the
SICAMTOOLBOXII as well as a simplified storage.
SICAMTM (fig.6.315)
SICAMTM is designed especially for easy installation and powerful application. Due to consequent development it fits optimally both for automation and telecontrol systems.
An essential feature of SICAMTM is its efficient and simple way
of interfacing to the process signals. This is accomplished by
so-called I/O modules boasting a robust housing, reliable contacting, and sound electronics. The I/O modules are arranged
side-by-side. Contact between them is established as soon as
they engage with one another, without requiring any further
manual intervention. Even so, it is still possible to replace every
single module separately.
A clearly structured connection front featuring status indicator
LEDs makes sure that things at the site remain clear and transparent. The structure of the terminals permits direct
sensor/actuator wiring without requiring the use of intermediate terminals.
The I/O modules may, depending on the requirements, be
equipped with either an electrical or an optical bus, whereby the
peripheral signals can be acquired very close to their point of
origin. Consequently, wide cabling can be reduced to a minimum.
SICAMTM is highlighted by the following future-oriented
features:
Modular, open and technology-independent system structure
Direct periphery coupling without intermediate terminals
Software parameter setting (hardware and software)
Online parameter modification
LEDs for process and operating conditions
Simplified connection handling by intelligent terminals
35mm international standard profile rails
Secured internal communication over all bus systems
Little training needed
Data storage via multi media card (plug and play for spares)
Periodical processing and creation of automation functions
carried out with the tool CAEx.plus

Spontaneous processing supports the processing- and

communication-orientated telecontrol functions and includes:
Parameterizable telecontrol processing of the periphery
Change monitoring, signal creation and time-stamping of the
event data of the periodical processing
Timely decoupling of the signal and prioritized transfer with
the aid of a deterministic priority algorithm
Prioritization of messages
Energy metering value collection
Extended temperature range (25C to +65C/13 to 149F)
High EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)
Increased electric strength (class 2)
System architecture
A SICAMTM forms an automation unit of the SICAMRTU family
and is constituted of the following components:
Master control element
Modular, expandable and detachable peripheral elements
Protocol elements for communications, mountable on the
master control element (fig.6.316).
Fig.6.316: SICAMTM mounted on 35mm DIN rails
Process control system
SICAM TOOLBOX II
SICAM TM Zentralgert
Local input / output
Central processing
NTP
IEC 60870-5-104
SICAM TM
Data node
Front end
Gateway
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-103
SICAM TM Station control unit

Process coupling (serial, wide)
Node function
Automatic functions
IEC 61850
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-101
SICAM TM-FW-Unterstation
Local processing
Decentralized acquisition
SICAM RTUs
SICAM TM
Turbine controller
Power plant management
Automation & control
SICAM RTUs
SIPROTEC / IEDs
Fig.6.315: SICAMTM system architecture: connection of up to 16 peripheral elements via bus interface (electrical)
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Master control unit

The master control element forms the heart of the SICAMTM
automation module. Process input and output is connected
externally via peripheral elements. The communication interfaces can be fitted directly onto the master control element.
Functions of the master control element:
Communication with peripheral elements via the serial
Ax1703 peripheral bus
Open/closed-loop control functions with a user program
created freely according to IEC61131-3, e.g., in function
diagram technology
Parameterizable telecontrol functions
Time management and time synchronization via minute pulse,
serial time signal (DCF77/GPS-receiver), serial communication
link, NTP server via LAN/WAN
Communication via the mountable protocol elements
Engineering by means of SICAMTOOLBOXII
Storage of parameters and firmware on a flash card
The master control element provides the open-/closed-loop
functions and/or the parameterizable telecontrol function, as
well as the node function for the communication via serial
interfaces and LAN/WAN. Therefore, it also serves as a centrally
coordinating element for all system functions and all internal
and integral concepts.
This architecture ensures

deterministic behavior of the open/closed-loop control
function with guaranteed reaction times,
autonomous behavior (e.g., in the case of communication
failure), and
integration of the telecontrol functionality (spontaneous
processing and spontaneous communication) as well as the
open/closed-loop control functions (periodical processing and
periodical communication with the periphery) into one
common automation device.
To connect peripheral elements to the master control element, a
bus interface module must be arranged side by side with the
master control element.
For this purpose,
the master control element has a 9-pin D-SUB socket
on its right side, and the
bus interface module has a 9-pin D-SUB connector
on its left side.
Up to 2 bus interface modules can be attached to one master
control element.
Up to 14 peripheral elements can be connected to a master
control element
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Fig.6.317: Peripheral element
Peripherals
A peripheral element is constituted of
1 power supply module,
1 peripheral control module, and
up to 8 I/O modules (fig.6.317)
The respective data sheets document how many I/O modules
may actually be used per peripheral element and in what order
they can be used.
A key feature of SICAMTM is that it provides for the efficient and
simple connection of the process signals. This is done at the I/O
modules standing out for a robust housing, reliable contacting,
and sound electronics.
The I/O modules are added side by side to the peripheral control
module. Contact is established as soon as they engage with one
another, without requiring any further manual intervention.
Even so, every single I/O module can still be exchanged separately and mounted on a DIN rail. It may be installed horizontally
or vertically.
Removable terminals (I/O connectors) are used for the simple
handling of modules when they are to be mounted or
exchanged. Since the terminals carry the wiring, no connections
need to be disconnected when devices are exchanged.
To interface peripheral elements to the master control element,
a bus interface module must be fitted on the side of the master
control element. Using simple, standardized USB cables, the
peripheral control modules are connected to the bus interface
module, thereby reducing the assembly effort required for their
connection to a minimum.
The Ax1703 peripheral bus permits the secured, serial, insystem communication between the master control element and
the peripheral elements. Serial communication also renders it
possible to detach individual or all peripheral elements via
optical links up to 200m from the master, with full system
functionality remaining intact.

Functions of the peripheral control module:

Secured data exchange with the master control element
Secured data exchange with the connected I/O modules via
the TM bus (Terminal Module Bus)
Monitoring of the connected I/O modules
Preprocessing of the input and output signals
Functions of the I/O modules:
Acquisition and output of binary and analog process signals,
Secured data exchange with the peripheral control element via
the TM bus
The communication between the I/O modules and the peripheral control module takes place via the TM bus according to the
master/slave method, with the I/O modules being the slaves.
By arranging the various modules side by side, contact will be
established automatically throughout the TM bus so that no
additional wiring is required.
Communication
The communication function is used for the exchange of data
and thus for the transmission of messages via protocol elements to other automation units or control systems.
The hardware for the protocol elements is serial interface modules (SIMs), which can be mounted on the master control element. On one master control element, up to 2 SIMs can be
mounted.
ferent communication protocols can be allocatedfreely. The

option of automation functions roundsout the range of functionality of the SICAMEMIC.
Integrated Web server for simple engineering
Keeping the engineering process as simple as possible was a top
priority with the SICAMEMIC the master control element has
an integrated Web server for configuration, diagnostics and
testing, so that no special tools or additional licenses are
needed. The tool is already integrated in SICAMEMIC and is
operated with a standard Web browser. Engineering, diagnostics
and testing of the SICAMEMIC can also be carried out with the
proven SICAMTOOLBOXII, the integrated engineering tool for
the entire SICAMRTU family. SICAMEMIC puts everything on
one card and receives the parameterizing data via a flash card.
Consequently, the correct parameters are always available locally
and there is no need to load data from a PC. This makes
exchanging devices during servicing a straightforward Plug &
Play operation, and it is very simple to transfer configuration
data to the replacement device with the flash card. For this
reason, and because of the comprehensive remote diagnostics
options, downtimes can be reduced to a minimum.
Thanks to its node functionality, SICAMEMIC has many different
potential applications. SICAMEMIC can be used as an ordinary
telecontrol substation with any kind of communication to a
control center. If SICAMEMIC doesnt offer adequate signal
scope, additional SICAMEMIC systems can be connected. Freely
programmable application programs for local control functions
complete the all-round versatility of the SICAMEMIC.
A serial interface module features:

Two serial communication interfaces, or
one LAN communication interface (Ethernet) plus optional
serial interface, or
one Profibus interface (DP master)
Since a communication interface corresponds to one protocol
element, a total of up to 4 protocol elements can be used for
each SICAMTM. This way, a multitude of communication
options is available.
SICAMEMIC (fig.6.318)
As the logical consequence of these demands, SICAMEMIC
(Terminal Module SICAMenhanced microcontrol) represents the
expansion of the provenproduct SICAMMIC. SICAMEMIC is a
low-cost, flexible and modular telecontrol station, and is part of
the proven SICAMRTU family. The hardware consists of a master
control element and various I/O modules, and is designed for
DIN railmounting. The proven I/O modules can be used and
fitted on all products in the SICAMRTU family.
The master control element is used for interfacing and supplying
the I/O modules and provides three communication interfaces
(1Ethernet and 2serial) to meet a wide range of requirements. Complete flexibility is ensured here as well, becausedifFig.6.318: SICAMEMIC the new member of the proven SICAMRTU
family
357

Highly flexible options for communication

to the control center
Multi-point traffic
External data transmission equipment can be connected
via the V.28 interface for multi-point traffic transmission.
Dial-up traffic
A wide range of connection-oriented trans-mission media
(analog, ISDN, GSM, TETRA) are supported as standard for
dial-up traffic as well.
L AN/WAN
IEC60870-5-104/DNPi communication based on Ethernet
TCP/IP is used for communication via LAN/WAN networks.
SICAMEMIC the system in detail
Functions of the master control element:
Central processing functions
Storing of the parameters and the firmware on a flash card
Interfacing and supplying of the I/O modules
3 communication interfaces, with different individual
communication protocols (IEC60870-5-101, 103, 104,
Modbus, DNP 3.0, other protocols on request)
SICAMCMIC
Existing equipment has to be used more extensively and efficiently to meet the growing economic demands. For this reason,
small network stations are increasingly becoming automated
and integrated into existing network control systems. The
SICAMCMIC device combines all the monitoring and control
functions required (fig.6.319, fig.6.320).
Device characteristics
Communication interfaces and protocols
2 x Ethernet LAN TCP/IP10/100BASE-TX for communication and
engineering
1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-485 (galvanically isolated)
IEC 60870-5-101/-103/-104, Modbus
IEC 61850 client & server
SNMP V3
Further protocols on request
Operation and display
Local operation with 4 function keys and display (128x96
pixels)
Power, ready and error LED, status LEDs of communication
interfaces
Real time clock
+/- 2 ppm, maintenance-free, buffered, time synchronization
via SNTP (Network Time Protocol), automatic adjustment to
daylight saving time
Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC 60870-2-1, IEC 61010, IEC 60255-5, IEC 61000-4, EN
55022, CE marking
Auxiliary voltage
DC 18 - 72 V
Applications
All the options offered by the SICAMCMIC device can be roughly
subdivided into the following three applications:
Monitoring: The first stage focuses on the monitoring of
stations to enable rapid fault localization and high availability.
Telecontrol: The second stage involves switchgear telecontrol
in addition to monitoring, thus minimizing downtime. Thanks
to this application, fault isolation and power supply restoration
of de-energized network sections are no longer difficult tasks
for power supply utilities.
Load flow control: In the third stage, the effects of
decentralized power feed-ins are managed via automation.
Network losses can be in this way significantly reduced.
The SICAMCMIC device is designed for harsh environmental
conditions and can be used in unheated, small local network
stations, as it has a high degree of electromagnetic compatibility
and is intended for the temperature range from -40 C to +70 C.
If the number of integrated I/O is not sufficient, SICAMCMIC can
be expanded with up to six proven SICAMI/O modules.
Communication
The communication to the control center is possible in several
ways and a multitude of protocols. It doesnt make any difference whether via Multi-Point Traffic, Dial-Up Traffic or LAN/WAN/
GPRS/UMTS.
Fig.6.319: SICAMCMIC
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Inputs/outputs
12 galvanically isolated digital inputs (24-60 VDC)
8 digital outputs
Temperature range:
From -40C to +70C (basic unit)
From -25C to + 70C (SICAMI/O module)
Housing specification (basic unit)
Plastic housing for DIN rail mounting
Dimensions: 128 x 124 x 123 mm (W / H / D)
Protection class: IP20, IP40 front
Special features
Integrated web server for configuration and diagnostics
Data storage via SD memory card (storage of parameters and
device firmware)
Freely programmable user programs according to
IEC 61131-3
Future security standard (BDEW white paper conformity and
integrated crypto chip)
For further information:
www.siemens.com/sicam
Control system
NTP
IEC 60870-5-104
Ethernet connection, telecontrol

protocol IEC 60870-5-104
6
SICAM
FCM
MS
NS
SICAM
CMIC
RS 485 connection Modbus RTU
SICAM P850/855
Sample configuration:
SECONDARY SUBSTATION
Fig.6.320: SICAMCMIC with expansion modules in operation
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6.4 Power Quality and

Measurements
6.4.1 Introduction
Power quality
Electrical supply is one of the most essential basic services

supporting an industrial society. Electricity consumers require
this basic service:
To be available all the time (i.e. a high level of reliability)
To enable all consumers electrical equipment to work safely
and satisfactorily (i.e. a high level of power quality).
The quality of the electricity supply provided to final customers

results from a range of quality factors, for which different sectors of the electricity industry are responsible. Quality of service
in the electrical supply has a number of different dimensions,
which can be grouped under three general headings: commercial relationships between a supplier and a user, continuity of
supply, and voltage quality.
Voltage quality
Voltage quality, also termed power quality (PQ), covers a variety
of characteristics in a power system. Chief among these is the
quality of the voltage waveform. There are several technical
standards defining voltage quality criteria, but ultimately quality
is determined by the ability of customers equipment to perform
properly. The relevant technical phenomena are: variations in
frequency, fluctuations in voltage magnitude, short-duration
voltage variations (dips, swells, and short interruptions), longduration voltage variations (overvoltages or undervoltages),
transients (temporarily transient overvoltages), waveform
distortion, etc. In many countries voltage quality is regulated to
some extent, often using industry-wide accepted standards or
practices to provide indicative levels of performance.
To avoid the high cost of equipment failures, all customers must

make sure that they obtain an electricity supply of satisfactory
quality, and that their electrical equipment is capable of func-
Everybody is now aware of the effects of poor power quality but

few really have it under control. The levels of power quality
disturbances need to be monitored weekly, sometimes even
Supply quality
Quality is generally recognized as an important aspect of any
electricity supply service. Customers care about high quality just
as much as low prices. Price and quality are complementary.
Together, they define the value that customers derive from the
electrical supply service.
tioning as required even when small disturbances occur. In

practice, the voltage can never be perfect.
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Fig.6.4-1: Power quality monitoring provides value to everyone to the local utility, to the consumer, to the local economy and to the
environment
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Who is responsible?
An interesting problem arises when the market fails to offer
products that meet the customers power quality needs. If a
customer cannot find equipment that is designed to tolerate
momentary power interruptions, the customer may, for
example, pressure the power supplier and the regulator to
increase the power quality of the overall distribution system. It
may be in the suppliers interest to help the customer address
the power quality and reliability problem locally.
daily, in order to trigger appropriate remedial measures before

severe consequences occur.
The power utility therefore has an interest in monitoring the
power quality, showing that it is acting correctly and improving
its know-how about the system. This ensures customer satisfaction by providing electricity with quality and reliability.
The availability and quality of power is of even greater concern
to distribution companies. The liberalization of the electricity
market has put them in the uncomfortable position of being
affected by other players actions. This situation has been stabilizing and power quality is becoming a top priority issue in the
restructuring process. With increasing customer awareness of
energy efficiency, it is clear that the quality of supply will be
receiving much attention.
The electrical supply system can be considered a sort of openaccess resource: In practice, almost everybody is connected to it
and can freely feed into it. This freedom is now limited by
standards, and/or agreements. In European countries, the
EN50160 European standard is generally used as a basis for the
supply quality, often also termed the voltage or power quality.
There is currently no standard for the current quality at the point
of common coupling (PCC), but only for equipment. The interaction between the voltage and current makes it hard to draw a
line between the customer as receiving and the network
company as supplying a certain level of power quality. The
voltage quality (for which the network is often considered
responsible) and the current quality (for which the customer is
often considered responsible) affect each other in mutual interaction.
Most power quality problems directly concern the end user, or

are experienced at this level. End users have to measure the
power quality and invest in local mitigation facilities. However,
consumers often turn to the utility company, instead, and exert
pressure to obtain the required supply quality.
The EN50160 power quality standard describes the main characteristics of the voltage at the customers supply terminals in
public low, medium, and, in the near future, high-voltage systems, under normal operating conditions.
Harmonic
Reactive power
Flicker
Unbalance
Harmonic
predistortion
Voltage dips/swells
Voltage variations
Interruption
Fig.6.4-2: Utility and industries, both are responsible for voltage quality
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Problem
Voltage signal
f1
f2
0.1
f1
time (s)
0.2
Description
Cause
Effect
Frequency distortions:
A frequency variation involves
variation in frequency above or
below the normally stable utility
frequency of 50 or 60Hz
Start-up or shutdown of very

large item of consumer
equipment, e.g. motor
Loading and unloading of
generator or small co-generation
sites
Unstable frequency power
sources
M
isoperation, data loss, system
crashes and damage to
equipment and motor
F
or certain kinds of motor load,
such as in textile mills, tight
control of frequency is essential
Supply interruption:
Planned or accidental total loss of
power in a specific area
Momentary interruptions lasting
from a half second to 3 seconds
Temporary interruptions lasting
from 3 seconds to 1 minute
Long-term interruptions lasting
longer than 1 minute
Switching operations attempting

to isolate an electrical problem
and maintain power to your area
Accidents, acts of nature, etc.
Fuses, actions by a protection
function, e.g. automatic recloser
cycle
S
ensible processes and system
shutdown or damages
L oss of computer/controller
memory
P
roduction losses or damage
Voltage dip/sag or swell:

Any short-term (half cycle to
3seconds) decrease (sag) or
increase (swell) in voltage
Start-up or shutdown of very

large item of consumer
equipment, e.g. motor
Short circuits (faults)
Underdimensioned electrical
circuit
Utility equipment failure or utility
switching
M
emory loss, data errors, dim or
bright lights, shrinking display
screens, equipment shutdown
M
otors stalling or stopping and
decreased motor life
Voltage signal
f1 > f2
interruption
time up to
three minutes
0
0.1
0.2
time (s)
0.4
0.5
Voltage signal
short voltage dip
0.1
0.2
time (s)
0.4
0.5
Voltage signal
reduced voltage level
0.1
0.2
Voltage signal
reduced voltage level
0.1
0.2
time (s)
0.4
0.5
with repetition
time (s)
0.4
0.5
Voltage signal
Transients
0.02
0.04
time (s)
0.08
0.1
Supply voltage variations:

The line voltage amplitude may
Variation in the voltage level above
change due to normal changing
or below the nominal voltage under
load situations
normal operating conditions
E
quipment shutdown by tripping
due to undervoltage or even
overheating and/or damage to
equipment due to overvoltage
R
educed efficiency or life of
electrical equipment
Flicker:
Impression of unsteadiness of
visual sensation induced by a light
stimulus, the luminance or spectral
distribution of which fluctuates
with time
Intermittent loads
Motor starting
Arc furnaces
Welding plants
C
hanges in the luminance of
lamps can result in the visual
phenomenon called flicker on
people, disturbing concentration,
causing headaches, etc.
Transient:
A transient is a sudden change in
voltage up to several thousand
volts. It may be of the impulsive or
oscillatory type (also termed
impulse, surge, or spike)
Notch:
This is a disturbance of opposite
polarity from the waveform
Utility switching operations,

starting and stopping heavy
equipment, elevators, welding
equipment static discharges, and
lightning
P
rocessing errors
D
ata loss
L ock-up of sensitive equipment
B
urned circuit boards
Noise:
Noise is caused by
This is an unwanted electrical signal
electromagnetic interference
of high frequency from other
from appliances, e.g. microwave,
equipment
radio and TV broadcasts, arc
Harmonic:
welding, heaters, laser printers,
Distortion is alteration of the pure
thermostats, loose wiring, or
sine wave due to non-linear loads
improper grounding
on the power supply
Harmonic distortion is caused by
non-linear loads
Table6.4-1: Main problems with power quality
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N
oise interferes with sensitive
electronic equipment
It can cause processing errors and
data loss
H
armonic distortion causes
motors, transformers, and wiring
to overheat
Improper operation of breakers,
relays, or fuses

PQ
application
Regulatory
power
quality:
Explanatory
power
quality:
Description
Hardware
Measurements
Regulative PQ analysis approaches the

comparison of the quality of voltage or
power with recognized standards (e.g.
EN50160) or with the quality defined
in power supply contracts. Periodically
produce compliance reports.
Power Quality
Recorders
(mainly
ClassA)
Voltage quality parameters

(at least) at selected system
interfaces and customer
supply points (e.g.
EN50160) for:
Power system performance
Planning levels
(i.e. internal objectives)
Specific customer contracts
Explanatory PQ analysis to provide an

understanding of what is going on in
particular cases, such as fault analysis,
to support the wider aspects of system
stability.
It is a process that aims to document
selected, observed power quality and
maximize the level of understanding,
possibly including knowledge of the
cause and consequences and possible
mitigation of power quality problems.
PQ recorders
Class A, S or B
and fault
recorder/PMU
V+Irms, waveforms, status of

binaries, power swing, MV
transformers, busbars and
loads
Table6.4-2: Power quality applications
Power quality recording steps
Project
phases
Planning
activities
SICAM
Q80
support
System
installation
and
configuration
Defining PQ
objectives
Define PQ
measurement
objectives (regulative,
explanatory, or both)
and define the targets
Start
measuring
Evaluation
System
improvement
and/or
countermeasures
Define measuring
points and install
devices and systems
Automatic
notification or
systemic system
check-up for events or
standards violations
Power quality
compliance
Reporting and/or
event evaluation
Analysis of information,
controlling, action plan,
adaptation to standards,
comparison with
defined targets
Easy configuration
with SICAM Q80
Manager
Reliable
measurement
of defined quantities
Remote access for

automatic evaluation
Automatic report
generator in case
of limit valutation
Fig.6.4-3: Power quality recording in five steps
Standards
The purpose of power quality indexes and measurement objectives is to characterize power system disturbance levels. Such
indexes may be defined as voltage characteristics and may be
stipulated in a Grid Code that applies to electrical system interfaces. Power quality Grid Codes make use of existing standards
or guidelines defining voltage and current indexes to be applied
to interfaces in low, medium, or high-voltage systems, for
example, EN50160. This standard defines and describes the
main characteristics of the voltage at the system operators
supply terminals in public LV and MV power distribution systems.
Indexes for HV-EHV will also be described in the new edition of
EN50160. Since electrical systems among regions and countries
are different, there are also many other regional or national

recommendations, mainly described in Grid Codes, defining
specific or adapted limit values.
These local standards are normally the result of practical voltage
quality measurement campaigns or the system experience,
which are mostly acquired through a permanent and deep
electrical system behavior know-how. Measuring according to
EN50160 is, however, only part of the power quality measurement process. Another important standard for power quality
measurement is IEC61000-4-30, which defines the measurement methodology.
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EN 50160
VA
Guide to application of EN 50160
Range of the supply voltage variations

during 95 % of the supplying time
1.1 VA
0.9 VA
1.1 Vn (rms)
Vn (rms)
0.9 Vn (rms)
V(rms)
IEC 61000-4-30
Measurement of voltage quality
Other local power

quality standards
IEC 61000-4-7
Harmonics
IEC 61000-4-15
Flickermeter
Fig.6.4-4: Overview of international and national standards for

power quality
Parameter
Supply voltage characteristics according to

EN50160
Power frequency
LV, MV: mean value of fundamental measured

over 10s 1% (49.550.5Hz) for 99.5% of
week 6%/+4% (4752Hz) for 100% of
week
Voltage magnitude
variations
LV, MV: 10% for 95% of week, mean 10

minutes r.m.s. values (fig. 6.4-5)
Rapid voltage changes
Fig.6.4-5: Illustration of a voltage dip and a short supply

interruption, classified according to EN50160; VN
nominal voltage of the supply system (r.m.s.), VA
amplitude of the supply voltage, V(r.m.s.) the actual r.m.s.
value of the supply voltage
Odd harmonics
Not multiples of 3
Order h
Relative
voltage
(%)
Even harmonics
Multiples of 3
Order h
Relative
voltage
(%)
Order h
Relative
voltage
(%)
1.5
LV: 5% normal 10% infrequently Plt1 for

95% of week
MV: 4% normal 6% infrequently Plt1 for
95% of week
11
3.5
15
0.5
6 24
0.5
13
21
0.5
17
Majority: duration <1s, depth <60%. Locally

limited dips caused by load switching on LV:
1050 %, MV: 1015 %
19
1.5
23
1.5
Short interruptions of
supply voltage
LV, MV: (up to 3 minutes) few tens few

hundreds/year duration 70% of them <1s
25
1.5
Long interruption of
supply voltage
LV, MV: (longer than 3 minutes)

<1050/year
Temporary, power
frequency
overvoltages
LV: <1.5kV r.m.s. MV: 1.7 Vc (solid or

impedance earth) 2.0 Vc (unearthed or
resonant earth)
Transient overvoltages
LV: generally <6kV, occasionally higher; rise

time: s to ms
MV: not defined
Supply voltage
unbalance
LV, MV: up to 2% for 95% of week, mean 10

minutes r.m.s. values, up to 3% in some
locations
Harmonic
voltage/THD
Harmonics LV, MV THD: 8
Interharmonic voltage
LV, MV: under consideration
Supply voltage dips
Table6.4-3: R
equirements according to EN50160
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Short supply
interruption
t < 3 min
Voltage dip, t > 10 ms
Table6.4-4: Values of individual harmonic voltages at the supply

terminals for orders up to 25, given in percent of VN
From IEC61000-4-30 also accuracy classes, Class A higher

accuracy and Class S lower accuracy are derived. In other
words, in a simple way, if the EN50160 defines what to measure, the IEC61000-4- 30 defines how to measure it. The end
result of a measurement process is expected to be fully automated, standard compliant documentation of all measurements.
Calculation of r.m.s. values after every half period is the touchstone of an IEC61000-4-30 Class A measurement device. To defi
ne the range of normal voltage states, a hysteresis range is
specifi ed for event detection. SICAMQ80 meets the precision
requirements for a Class A measurement device according to the
IEC61000-4-30 standard.

IEC61000-4-30, Ed. 2, 2008-10:

Power Quality Measurement Methods: This standard defines the
methods for measurement and interpretation of results for
power quality parameters in AC supply systems.
Transmission
1
2
IEC61000-4-15:1997 + A1:2003:
Flickermeter, Functional and Design Specifications: This section
of IEC61000 provides a functional and design specification for
flicker measuring apparatus intended to indicate the correct
flicker perception level for all practical voltage fluctuation waveforms.
IEC61000-4-7, Ed. 2, 2002-08:
General Guide on Harmonics and Interharmonics: This is a
general guide on harmonics and interharmonics measurements
and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment
connected thereto.
Subtransmission
Generation/
Distributed
generation
4
7
5
Distribution
LOAD
(industrial)
6
8
Low voltage
9
LOAD
Fig.6.4-6: General system online diagram
Definition of a measuring point and power quality

measurement objectives
Power quality measurements address the aspect of power
performance by describing the quality of every individual interface in an electrical system and in the networks of its various
customers. Identifying, defining, profiling the power quality
measurement points are essential tasks in defining a power
quality project. However, the electrical system is dynamic by
nature, so optimizing the measuring points is a routine that is
developed by day-to-day learning. This may not help predict
changes, but will permit a more effective response to them.
Identification of measuring points
Measurement points may be located and defined as shown in
table6.4-5.
Measuring power quality requires not only an effective choice of
measuring points but also defined objectives for the PQ analysis
at the measuring points.
We generally classify power quality monitoring as a mixture of
data gathering technologies classified by their purpose or application.
No.
Measurement points
Location
Transmission feeder (line

or transformer)
Possibly busbar
Generation
station/distributed
generation
Busbar, transformer or generator

connection
Subtransmission, line
supply
Busbar (e.g. where the busbar is

owned and operated by the
transmission company)
Subtransmission feeder
(line or transformer)
Remote line terminals (e.g. where

the lines are owned and operated
by the transmission company)
Distribution, line supply
Transformer secondary side or cable

to neighbors substation
Distribution feeder (line

or transformer)
Step-down transformers
Distribution load
Step-down transformers, (e.g.

where the transformers are owned
by the distribution company)
LV supply
Transformer of the distribution

company
LV load
Load or transformer at the

customer
Table6.4-5: Measurement points and system location
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6.4.2 SICAMP Power Meter

SICAMP is a power meter for panel mounting with graphic
display and background illumination, or for standard rail
mounting, used for acquiring and/or displaying measured values
in electrical power supply systems. More than 100 values can be
measured, including r.m.s. values of voltages (phase-to-phase
and/or phase-to-ground), currents, active, reactive and apparent
power and energy, power factor, phase angle, harmonics of
currents and voltages, total harmonic distortion per phase plus
frequency and symmetry factor, energy output, as well as
external signals and states.
SICAMP is available with mounting dimension of 96 mm 96
mm and can be ordered with or without display.
The SICAMP50 comes standard with two binary outputs, which
can be configured for energy counters, limit violations or status
signals. By ordering, SICAMP can be fitted with 1 additional
analog input or output modules. (Sample application SICAMP
fig.6.4-8)
The unit is also able to trigger on settable limits. This function
can be programmed for sampled or r.m.s. values. SICAMP
generates a list of minimum, average and maximum values for
currents, voltages, power, energy, etc. lndependent settings for
currents, voltages, active and reactive power, power factor, etc.
are also possible. In case of a violation of these limits, the unit
generates alarms. Up to 6 alarm groups can be defined using
AND/OR for logical combinations. The alarms can be used to
increase counter values, to trigger the oscilloscope function, to
generate binary output pulses, etc.
Function overview
Measurement of voltage, current, active & reactive power,
frequency, active and reactive energy, power factor, symmetry
factor, voltage and current harmonics up to the 21st, total
harmonic distortion
Single-phase, three-phase balanced or unbalanced connection,
four-wire connection
Communications: PROFIBUS-DP, MODBUS RTU/ASCII or
IEC60870-5-103, MODBUS RTU/ASCII (only SICAMP50 Series)
communication protocol
Simple parameterization via front key or RS485 communication
port using SICAMP PAR software
Graphic display with background illumination with up to 20
programmable screens
Real-time clock: Measured values and states will be recorded
with time stamps
1 MB memory management: The allocation of the nonvolatile
measurement memory is programmable
Recording and display of limit value violations and log entries.
Battery: Recordings like limit value violations or energy counter
values stay safely in the memory up to 3 months in case of a
blackout.
Applications
Power monitoring systems with SICAMP, a permanently installed
system, enables continuous logging of energyrelated data and
provides information on operational characteristics of electrical
systems. SICAMP helps identify sources of energy consumption
and time of peak consumption. This knowledge allows to allocate and reduce energy costs.
SICAM P 7KG775x
Option
Voltage
L1
L2
Binary
outputs
Auxiliary
power
Measuring inputs
Inputs/
outputs
Communication via
RS485
Terminal A
Current
L3
L1
L2
L3
W
N/-
Terminal F
Terminal E
B2
B1
N/+
Terminal H
Terminal G
DC: 24-250 V
AC:100-230 V
k
L1
l
k
L2
l
k
L3
RS485
N
PE
RS232
Parameterization
Fig.6.4-7: Input/outputs for P50 Series
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Master
station

The major application area is power monitoring and recording at

MV and LV level. The major information types are measured
values, alarms and status information.
SICAMP850
SICAMP850 (fig.6.4-9) is a new multifunctional device and is
used to collect, display and transmit measured electrical variables such as AC current, AC voltage, power types, harmonics,
etc. The communications interfaces can be used to output the
measurands to a PC and the control center or display them on a
display.
Applications
SICAMP8505 device is used in single-phase systems, threephase
systems and four-phase systems (with neutral conductors). It is
used primarily in power utilities, but also in other industrial and
commercial applications. The web server integrated into the
device is used to configure the parameters and output measured
values via HTML pages on a connected PC/laptop. In devices
with displays, the parameters can also be configured with the
function keys on the front of the device, and the measured
values can be output to the display. The output variables can
also be transmitted to control or other systems such as
SICAMPQS V8.01 (planned) via the communications interfaces
(Ethernet, e.g., IEC61850) in the form of digital data. (Sample
application SICAMP850 fig.6.4-10)
Analog inputs
from transducers 020 mA
Analog outputs
Water
Flow rate, pressure, PH, etc.
Elec. quantities U, I, cos , f,

etc. (DC: 020/420 mA)
Gas
Flow rate, pressure, etc.
Energy metering
Binary outputs
Oil
Flow rate, pressure, etc.
Messages, limit-value
violations
Long-distance heading
Relay contacts
Electrical quantities
of other breakouts
Switch at limit-value
violations
Communication
Measured values and

electrical quantities can
be shown on different
screens and stored in
the memory
Digital inputs
All measured values can be

transmitted to a master station
via PROFIBUS DP or MODBUS
Messages, switch settings,

states
The measured values recorded
can be read out and evaluated
on the PC using the
SICAM P Manager software
Time synchronization
Fig.6.4-8: SICAMP50 sample applications
Mean features
Use in the IT, TT and TN power systems
Ethernet communication via the Modbus TCP or IEC61850
Edition 2 protocol; serial communication via Modbus RTU and
IEC60870-5-103 via the RS485 interface is optional
External time synchronization via the Network Time
Protocol (NTP).
SICAMP850 system view
SICAMP850 can communicate flexibly with automation systems
and evaluation stations via open protocols such as IEC61850
and Modbus TCP.
They are available directly from the device in the form of HTML
pages on a connected PC.
Fig.6.4-9: SICAMP850
Evaluation station - control center
via NTP server
Ethernet:
Modbus TCP
or IEC 61850
Web server functions

HTML parameterization
Value display
Analysis
Field device level
Serial:
Modbus RTU or
IEC 60870-5-103
Fig.6.4-10: Sample application SICAMP850
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6.4.3 SICAMT Electrical

Measurement Transducer
The SICAMT is an digital measurement transducer (fig.6.4-11)
that allows the measuring of electrical quantities in electrical
networks in a single unit. In industries, power plants and substations, transducers are especially used for measurand (e.g.
current, voltage, power, phase angle, energy or frequency)
assignment into further processing through analog outputs or
communication interface for precise control, notification or
visualization tasks.
Device type
Top-hat rail mounted device
Plastic case 96mm 96mm 100mm/
3.7795 3.7795 3.9370 inch (WHD)
Degree of protection IP20.
Fig.6.4-11: SICAMT electrical measurement transducer
Input and output circuits

4 inputs for alternating voltage measurements
3 inputs for alternating current measurements up to 10 A
continuous
4 optional DC analog outputs freely configurable:
Direct currents: 0mA to 20mA, 4mA to 20mA
and 20mA to 20mA
Direct voltages: 0V to 10V and 10V to 10V
individually programmable binary outputs.
4 x voltage
terminal
Terminal
block F
Terminal
block E
Terminal
block H
Communication
Ethernet: IEC61850 or MODBUS TCP communication protocol
Optional serial RS485 interface that enables the device to
communicate via the MODBUS RTU or the IEC60870-5-103
communication protocol.
4 x analog outputs
Current:
0 mA to 20 mA
4 mA to 20 mA and
20 mA to 20 mA
Max. AC 690 V
(phase-phase)
Max. AC 400 V
(phase-neutral)
Signalization LEDs
Automatically monitor the functions of the hardware, software
and firmware components.
Field level
4 x LEDs
Terminal
block K
Voltage:
0 V to 10 V and
-10 V to 10 V
3 x current
terminals
2 x binary outputs
AC 1 A
AC 5 A
AC 230 V or
DC 250 V
Power supply
DC 24-250 V
AC 100-230 V
IP addr button
Terminal
block G
RS 485 Serial
Modbus RTU / IEC
60870-5-103
Terminal
block J
Ethernet
Modbus TCP
10/100 Mbit/s
Terminal
block Z
Fig.6.4-12: Block diagram SICAMT 7KG9661
1. RTU
2. 4 analog outputs
3. 4 analog outputs
4. Binary outputs
V, I
Control center
V, I
V, I
V, I
Alarms, measurements
and indications
Ethernet/MODBUS TCP or
IEC 61850 (7KG9662)
Serial: MODBUS RTU or IEC 60870-5-103 (optional)
Field device level

1
Fig.6.4-13: SICAMT applications
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Parameterization/
value display

Measurands
The following measurands can be recorded or calculated from
the measured quantities:
TRMS (True RMS) for alternating voltage and current
Active, reactive and apparent power
Active, reactive and apparent energy
Power frequency
Phase angle
Power factor and active power factor
Voltage and current unbalance
Mean value of the 3 phase voltages: Vavg
Mean value of the 3 phase currents: Iavg
For a common time basis when communicating with peripheral
devices and time stamping of the process data.
External time synchronization via Ethernet NTP
External time synchronization via field bus using the RTU or
the IEC60870-5-103 communication protocol
Internal time synchronization via RTC (if external time
synchronization is not available).
Response time for analog and binary outputs
The faster response time of the analog and binary output is a
very important feature of SICAMT that enables a reliable reaction of the controlling applications. The response time of the
device is 120ms at 50Hz and 100ms at 60Hz.
Applications
Conversion and integration of measurands into substation
automation, protection or SCADA process via RTU and/or via
protocols IEC61850 (for KG9662 variant), MODBUS TCP,
IEC60870-5-103 for further control and/or monitoring tasks
Monitoring of lower voltage levels and heavy load control, e.g.
air conditioning and motors
Depending on the device type, the input circuits for voltage
measurement are either designed as voltage dividers or they
are galvanically isolated. Devices with galvanic isolation can be
used without voltage transformers in the power systems IT, TT
and TN. Devices with a voltage divider can also be used in
these power systems; for IT power systems, however, an
upstream voltage transformer is required.
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6.4.4 Power Quality and Monitoring

SICAMQ80
Power quality is a complex issue. The voltage quality is affected
by all parties connected in the power system: power utilities of
transmission and distribution, power producers and consumers.
Inadequate power quality has an adverse effect on the dependability of loads in the power supply system, and can have serious
consequences. SICAMQ80 is a compact and powerful recorder
designed for utilities and industries to continuously monitor the
power quality for regulatory purposes (e.g., evaluation against
the standards) as well as event-based recordings for explanatory
purposes (e.g., wave shape recording), from the generation
plant to the last customer in the electrical supply chain.
With SICAMQ80, the quality of the power supply system can be
continuously monitored. This can be based on the quality criteria
defined in the European electricity supply system quality standard EN50160 or other assessment criteria. Moreover, data that
are above or below the defined threshold values are stored and
can thus be used for a meaningful overall analysis. It provides
information that allows to see the whole electrical healthy of the
power system!
Application
Regulatory power quality application: measurement,
comparison and profiling of power quality parameters at the
individual electrical system interfaces: e.g., generation,
transmission, subtransmission and distribution systems.
Explanatory power quality application: disturbance recording
(e.g., waveform capture) support to understand the causes
and consequences of power quality problems.
Benefits
Customer satisfaction: Companies with a suitable power
quality monitoring system are proven to be more reliable
suppliers and users of energy.
Asset protection: Early identification of disturbances and active
response to them. Comprehensive information for enhancing
the visibility and control of assets at the edge of the grid.
In case of negotiations or disputes, power quality monitoring
provides evidences to align interests and to support
agreements between parts.
Quality of supply is in the interests of power utilities,
regulators, consumers and the environment.
Function overview
Measurement of continuous phenomena and disturbances
according to the necessary accuracy requirements, as stipulated
in IEC61000-4-15, IEC61000-4-7 and IEC61000-4-30 (Class A).
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Fig. 6.4-14: SICAMQ80 the quality recorder
Recording and evaluation

Voltage frequency: frequency deviation
Slow voltage variation: detection and monitoring of supply
interruption
Rapid voltage variations: voltage dips, voltage swells, rapid
voltage changes and voltage fluctuations (flicker)
Power line signaling superimposed on the supply voltage
Voltage waveshape: harmonics (up to the 50th harmonic) and
up to 10 interharmonics
Flexible value limit and event definition
Fault recording triggered by waveform and binary values
Comparison and reporting of power quality profile according
to EN50160 or local standards.
Transients 1) recording till 17 microseconds for 60Hz and
20microseconds in 50Hz networks.
1)
1. Option for transient recognition is OFF
a. Sampling rate is 10 kHz
b. Fault records with 10 kHz
2. Option for transient recognition is ON
a. Available for V3.X.
b. 2 sampling rates 10 kHz and 50 kHz
c. 10 kHz data to calculate all mean values, flicker etc.
d. 50 kHz only for U1, U2, U3 to detect transients. The fault records have a
sampling rate of 50 kHz.

Features
Suitable for monitoring single-phase, 3- and 4-wire power
systems (up to 1,000 Vrms)
4 voltage, 4 current, or 8 voltage measuring channels
Standard: 4 binary inputs, 4 binary outputs
Sampling rate 10 kHz for network analysis
Measurement accuracy 0.1 % of the range
High local storage capability: removable compact flash
(standard delivery 2 GB)
Enhanced data compression process (power quality data)
Automatic data transfer
Automatic comparison and reporting of the power quality
profile according to EN50160 or your local standards
Automatic notification in case of a fault or violations by e-mail,
SMS, and fax
Export functions
Ethernet and modem communication interfaces for
parameterization, remote monitoring and polling
GPS/DCF-77/IRIG-B and NTP for synchronization
Network trigger system
Simple operation, compact and robust design.
SICAMQ100
The SICAMQ100 multifunctional measuring device is used for
acquisition, visualization, evaluation and transmission of electrical measured variables such as alternating cur-rent, alternating voltage, frequency, power, harmonics etc. The acquisition, processing and accuracy of measured variables and events
are performed according to the IEC61000-4-30 Class A power
quality measurement standard. The measured variables can be
output to a PC or system control via communication interfaces
or shown on a display. In addition to the monitoring function,
the SICAMQ100 all-in-one device provides a combined recording and evaluating function: measured values can be recorded in
parameterizable time intervals with various recorders such as
power quality and fault recorders. Long-time data and events are
evaluated directly in the device and displayed as a report
according to the power quality standards (e.g., EN50160).
Application
The SICAMQ100 device is used in single-phase as well as in
three-wire and four-wire systems (with neutral conductor). The
device is applied wherever comprehensive meas-urement of
supply quality is necessary at power utilities as well as in
industry and trade sectors.
Central 1
Central 2
NTP synchronization
Ethernet
Substation 1
Substation 2
Ethernet
Ethernet
GPS synchronization
GPS synchronization
Fig.6.4-15: Model configuration for a PQ monitoring system
Fig.6.4-16: SICAMQ100 multifunctional measuring device
Benefits
Comprehensive acquisition of relevant network parame-ters
for early identification of supply quality problems.
Manufacturer-independent, comparable measured values
obtained by using the IEC61000-4-30 Class A standard
measurement methods.
PQ reporting according to EN50160 direct in web server.
Easy operation via integrated web server for parameterization,
diagnosis, evaluation and reporting.
Interoperability is guaranteed by using standard inter-faces
and standard protocols (IEC61850, MODBUS TCP) and data
formats (PQDIF, Comtrade and CSV).
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Device characteristics of SICAMQ100

Input measuring circuits
4x alternating voltage, 4x alternating current
Binary input/outputs
individually programmable binary inputs/outputs
Binary expansion (up to additional 12 inputs and 12 outputs)
by using SICAMI/O Unit devices
Measured variables
Measured value acquisition according to the IEC61000-4-30
Class A power quality measurement standard
Mean value, event and fault recorder functionality
Load Profile and TOU (Time of use, 2 x Tariffs)
Power frequency, active, reactive and apparent power, power
factor and active power factor, phase angle
Alternating voltage and alternating current harmonic up to the
63rd order
Ethernet: MODBUS TCP, IEC61850 Edition 2
MODBUS Master and Gateway function for RS485 de-vices (as
Switcher 3WL, PAC3x00, SICAMP50)
Full graphic display, operation via 4 function keys
Integrated web server to interact with PC via HTML pages
Via Ethernet: NTP client (Network Time Protocol)
Auxiliary voltage
DC 24 250 V and
AC 110 230 V, 50/60Hz
Housing specification
Compact dimensions: 96 x 96 x 100 mm (W/H/D)
Special features
PQ reporting according to EN50160 and CBEMA direct over
HTML web server
Evaluation of events directly in HTML via COMTRADE
Viewer/SIGRA Plugin
Flexible data export in the PQDIF, COMTRADE and CSV format
Memory capacity of 2 GB for storage of the recorder data for
years of power quality data
MODBUS Master and Gateway function
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SICAMP855
The SICAMP855 multifunctional device is used to collect, display
and transmit measured electrical variables such as AC current,
AC voltage, power types, harmonics, etc. The measurands and
events are collected and processed according to the Power
Quality Standard IEC61000-4-30. The communications interfaces can be used to output the measurands to a PC and the
control center or display them on a display.
In addition to the monitoring function, the SICAMP855 all-inone device also provides a combined recording and evaluation
function. It can record measurands at programmable time
intervals, using a wide range of recorders, such as power quality
and fault recorders. Long-term data and events are evaluated
directly in the device according to the power quality standards
(such as EN50160) and output as reports.
Applications
SICAMP855 device is used in single-phase systems, threephase
systems and four-phase systems (with neutral conductors). They
are used primarily in power utilities but also in other industrial
and commercial applications.
The web server integrated into the device is used to configure
the parameters and output measured values via HTML pages on
a connected PC/laptop. In devices with displays, the parameters
can also be configured with the function keys on the front of the
device, and the measured values can be output to the display.
The output variables can also be transmitted to control or other
systems such as SICAMPQS V8.01 (planned) via the communications interfaces (Ethernet, e.g., IEC61850) in the form of digital
data.
Feautres
Robust and compact design according to IEC62586-1, Class S
(leading standard)
Use of SICAMP850/P855 in the IT, TT and TN power systems
Ethernet communication via the Modbus TCP or IEC61850
Edition 2 protocol; serial communication via Modbus RTU and
IEC60870-5-103 via the RS485 interface is optional
External time synchronization via the Network Time Protocol
(NTP)
The measurands and events are detected according to the
Power Quality Standard IEC61000-4-30. The measurement
system corresponds to Class A. In terms of functional scope,
measuring ranges and accuracy, SICAMP850/P855 are Class S
devices.
Additional measurands: Minimum/mean/maximum values,
flicker, event detection, voltage dips (Udip), voltage
interruptions and overvoltages (swells)
Events are evaluated directly in HTML via the integrated web
server
2-GB memory for recording recorder data
Evaluations: Power quality reports and online viewer output
directly on the HTML page
Data export: PQDIF and COMTRADE data.

Device characteristics
Input measuring circuits
4x alternating voltage, 3x alternating current (max. 10A)
Measured variables
True RMS alternating voltage and alternating current up to the
100th harmonic
Power frequency, active, reactive and apparent power, power
factor and active power factor, phase angle
Alternating voltage and alternating current unbalance
Alternating voltage and alternating current harmonic up to
the 40th order
THD (total harmonic distortion) of alternating voltage and
alternating current
Ethernet: MODBUS TCP, IEC61850 Edition 2
Serial: Modbus RTU, IEC60870-5-103
Full graphic display including operation via 4 function keys
4 LEDs for state and system messages
Integrated web server to interact with PC via HTML pages
Fig.6.4-17: SICAMP855 multifunctional device
Via Ethernet: SNTP client (Simple Network Time Protocol)
Via fieldbus
Internal Real Rime Clock (RTC)
Auxiliary voltage
DC 24 250 V
AC 110 230 V, 50/60Hz
Housing specification
Plastic housing for DIN rail mounting, optional panel
mounting, protection class max. IP51
Dimensions: 96 x 96 x 100 mm (W/H/D)
Special features
Measured value acquisition according to the IEC61000-4-30
power quality measurement standard including flicker
Automatic PQ reporting according to EN50160
Mean value, event and fault recorder functionality
Data export in the PQDIF and COMTRADE format
Memory capacity of 2 GB for storage of the recorder data
Evaluation of events directly in HTML via the integrated web
server
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6.4.5 SIPROTEC7KE85
FaultRecorder, Measurement and
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU)
SIPROTEC7KE85 fault recorder is designed to suit present and
future requirements in a changing energy sector. Powerful and
reliable monitoring combined with flexible engineering and
communication features provide the basis for maximum supply
reliability.
Commissioning and maintenance work can be completed safely,
quickly and thus cost-effectively with high-performance test
functions. Due to a modular design, the SIPROTEC5 fault
recorder can always be flexibly adapted to specific requirements.
Application
Stand-alone stationary recorder for extra-high, high and
medium-voltage systems
Component of secondary equipment of power plants and
substations or industrial plants
Function overview
Integration to SIPROTEC5 family
Consistent HW concept
Variety of extension modules
DIGSI as configuration tool
Choice of functionality via functional points
Disturbance recorder class S for applications in substations at
MV/HV/EHV level and in power plants
1 FastScan recorder
2 SlowScan recorder
5 Continuous recorder
Power quality recorder class S according to EN50160 for
analysis and recording/archiving of power quality problems of
all power applications
Event recorder for binary signals for observation of the status
of various primary components like circuit-breakers,
disconnectors, etc.
PMU according to IEEE C37.118.
Communication with IEC61850
Sampling frequencies programmable between 1kHz and 16KHz
Time synchronization via IRIG B/DCF77/SNTP
Internal mass storage:
12 GByte ring buffer
Health monitoring/Lossless data compression
Flexible routing
Any assignment of a measured value to each recorder
Free combination of measuring groups for power calculation
Recorded quality bits
Quality statement for each recorded value + monitoring of
channel quality in SIGRA or SIC AM PQ Analyzer
Recording of and triggering on GOOSE values
Creating of flexible trigger conditions with CFC (Continuous
Function Chart)
Auxiliary functions for simple tests and comissioning
Test recorder for commissioning and system test
*in preparation
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Fig.6.4-18: Fault Recorder SIPROTEC7KE85 (1/3 device with 1/6

expansion module and LED operation panel)
Fig.6.4-19: Rear view of a basic module

Application as Phasor Measurement Unit

With the fault recorder SIPROTEC7KE85, the function "Phasor
Measurement Unit" (PMU) is available like in the past.
V1
1
Fig.6.4-20 shows the principle. A measurement of current and

voltage with regard to amplitude and phase is performed with
PMUs on selected substations of the transmission system. Due to
the high-precision time stamps assigned to these phasor quantities by the PMU, these measured values can be displayed
together at a central analysis point. This provides a good overview of the condition of the system stability, and enables the
display of dynamic processes, e.g., power swings.
Substation 1
V2
2
Substation 4
Substation 2
Substation 3
If the option Phasor Measurement Unit is selected, the devices

determine current and voltage phasors, mark them with highprecision time stamps, and send them to a phasor data concentrator together with other measured values (frequency, rate of
frequency change) via the communication protocol IEEE
C37.118, see fig.6.4-21.
V3
3
Fig.6.4-20: Principle of distributed phasor measurement
By means of the synchrophasors and a suitable analysis program

(e.g., SIGUARD PDP) it is possible to determine power swings
automatically and to trigger alarms, which are sent, for example,
to the network control center.
Intelligent PMU placement is crucial for cost saving and for an
optimum observability of the dynamic system behavior.
Optimum PMU placement studies are offered as consulting
services from Siemens PTI (see Chapter 9.1).
ICCP to control center

Region 1
User interface 1
Region 2
User interface 2
PDC 2
PDC 1
IEEE C37.118
to substation automation system
PMU 1
PMU 2
PMU 3
PDC = Phasor Data Concentrator

PMU = Phasor Measurement Unit
Fig.6.4-21: Connection of 3 Phasor Measurement Units with two Phasor Data Concentrators (PDCs) SIGUARD PDP
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QB1
QB2
QA1 52
V4
MP
V-1ph 1
FG PMU
QB9
I1
I2
I3
V-1ph
MP
V-3ph
I-3ph 1
I-3ph
I4
V1
V2
V3
Phasor calculation for

V and I
MP
Comm.
IEEE C37.118
V-3ph 1
Line
FG
MP
PMU
Function group
Measuring point
Phasor Measurement Unit
Fig.6.4-22: Application example
When the PMU function is used, a PMU function is created in

the device, see fig.6.4-22. This function group calculates the
phasors and analog values, sets the time stamps, and sends the
data to the selected Ethernet interface with the protocol IEEE
C37.118. There they can be received, stored and processed by
one or more clients. Up to three client IP addresses can be
allocated in the device.Information for project planning with
SIPROTEC7KE85
Typical applications of SIPROTEC7KE85

Monitoring the power feed
Monitoring the infeed from a high-voltage network via 2
transformers on two busbars of the medium-voltage
network. This application is relevant for the infeeds of
municipal utilities companies and medium to large industrial
enterprises (fig.6.4-23).
Monitoring the infeed (fig.6.4-24)
The secondary components of high or medium-voltage systems

can either be accommodated in a central relay room or in the
feeder-related low-voltage compartments of switchgear panels.
For this reason, the SIPROTEC7KE85 system has been designed
in such a way as to allow both centralized or decentralized
installation.
Fault monitoring and power quality in power distribution

networks
Power supply companies with distribution networks are not only
suppliers but also consumers, particularly of renewable energy.
Therefore, it is important to monitor power quality both at the
transfer points of critical industrial enterprises and at the power
supply points of the suppliers (fig.6.4-25).
The SIPROTEC7KE85 can be delivered in different widths,

depending on the selected IO combinations. For example the
small version is favorable if measurands of only one feeder are
to be considered (8 analog and 8 binary signals).This often
applies to high-voltage plants where each feeder is provided
with an extra relay kiosk for the secondary equipment. In all
other cases the extension with more analogue und binary
signals via IOs is more economical.The modular structure with a
variety of interface and communication modules provides a
maximum of flexibility.
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Monitoring power quality in an industrial enterprise

All industrial enterprises with sensitive productions need to
document the power quality at the transfer point, and thus
document any claims for damages against the suppliers. For
internal control, it is important to monitor individual breakouts
with regard to cost-center accounting and specific quality features (fig.6.4-26).

Solution 2:
Solution 1:
Evaluated with:
Evaluated with:
SICAM PQS
PQ Analyzer
SICAM PQS
PQ Analyzer
SIPROTEC
7SK85
SIPROTEC
7SK85
Fig.6.4-23: Monitoring the power feed
Fig.6.4-24: Monitoring the infeed
220 kV
Solution:
SIPROTEC
7KE85
Evaluated with:
SICAM PQS
PQ Analyzer
110 kV
SIPROTEC
7KE85
20 kV
SICAM Q80
Industrial enterprise
SICAM Q80
Municipal utilities companies
SICAM Q100
Wind energy
Fig.6.4-25: Monitoring the quality in power distribution systems
Solution:
20 kV
SIPROTEC
7KE85
Evaluated with:
SICAM PQS
PQ Analyzer
400 V
SICAM Q80
Welding shop
SICAM Q80
Press shop
SICAM Q100
Paint shop
Fig.6.4-26: Monitoring the power quality in an industrial enterprise
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6.4.6 SICAMPQS Fault Recorder and

Power Quality Analysis Software
Additionally automatic distance to fault calculation and report

generation will be executed after an event was recognized in the
power supply system.
SICAMPQS offers a variety of applications and evaluation tools

enabling the operator to carry out detailed fault record analysis
by using time diagrams with curve profiles, vector diagrams etc.
The individual diagrams can, of course, be adjusted to individual
requirements with the help of variable scaling and zoom functions. The different quantities measured can be immediately
calculated by marking a specific point in a diagram with the
cursor (impedance, reactance, active and reactive power, harmonics, peak value, r.m.s. value, symmetry, etc.).
The power quality analysis is based on the applicable standards

EN50160 and IEC61000 or on any user-defined Grid Code, and
uses an effective reporting tool that provides automatic information about any deviations from the defined limit value.
The data transmission is preferably effected via WAN (Wide Area
Network) or telephone network. Depending on the power system
which has to be monitored the SICAMPQS system can be aligned
accordingly. The modular structure of SICAMPQS permits the use
of individual functional packages perfectly matched the requirements. Furthermore the SICAMPQS can also easily expand to
create a station control system for combined applications. The
program fully supports server/client system architecture.
Highlights
Vendor-neutral integration of fault recorders, protection
devices and power quality equipment via standard protocols or
COMTRADE/PQDIF import
Quick overview of system quality through the chronological
display of the PQ index
Seamless documentation of power system quality
Automatic notification in case of violation of thresholds of a
predefined Grid Code.
Substation level
(Validation)
Automatism of SICAM PQS

Fault location
Grid code evaluation
Creating scheduled reports
Notification via e-mail & SMS

COMTRADE/PQ dif. Export
Report Export
SICAM PQS Archive

Topological information
Evaluation results
Process level
(Recording)
IEC61850
IEC 60870-5-103
Profibus FM8
SIPROTEC
Others
Protection devices
SICAM R
Autom. COMTRADE import

Autom. PQ dif. Import
7KE85 Others
Fault recorder
Fig.6.4-27: SICAMPQS One System for all Power Quality Data
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SIGRA (opt.)
Complete documentation
Fault location reports

Scheduled reports
Modbus
Profibus DP
SICAM Q80 SICAM P855 Others
PQ recorder
Snapshot
of violated
operational data
via SoftPLC&PDR
SICAM P/P850
SICAM Diamond (opt.)
Office level
(Analysis)
Quick overview of system power quality
Fault records
Power quality data
PDR records
Extended
fault record analysis
SICAM PQ Analyzer
One Cockpit forthe whole SICAM PQS archive
SICAM T
Power meter
Evaluation via Web
SICAMPQS fault record and power quality analysis software

The SICAMPQS software package is suitable for use in personal
computers provided with the operating systems MS Windows 7.
Itis used for remote transmission IEC61850, evaluation and
archiving of the data received from SIPROTEC7KE85, digital
protection devices as well as from SICAMQ80 power quality
recorders. The program is used to setup the system configuration
and to parameterize the SIPROTEC7KE85 and SICAMQ80 units
installed in the field. It enables fully-automated data transmission
of all recorded data (fault records, events, mean values) from the
acquisition units to one or more networked SICAMPQS evaluation stations; the received data can then be immediately displayed and evaluated and benchmarked according to quality standards so called Grid Codes (fig.6.4-27).
Others

Automatic and precise fault location with parallel line

compensation
Structured, consistent and permanent data documentation
and archiving
Automatic generation of cyclic power quality report
SICAMPQS functional packages
Incident explorer
Incident explorer is the central navigation interface of
SICAMPQS. It acts as a cockpit for the user and delivers a structured overview of events throughout the whole system. It
visualizes the contents of the entire power quality archive with
fault records, fault locating reports, post-disturbance review
reports, power quality reports, and the ability for manual fault
location and manual import of comtrade files. The comtrade
viewer, which is part of the scope of delivery, makes it possible
to analyze the fault (fig. 6.4-28).
Fig.6.4-28: Incident explorer
PQ explorer
PQ explorer makes detailed analyses possible based on comparing the measured power quality data directly with the Grid
Codes. This comparison and the large number of different
diagrams available for displaying power quality data make it
possible to understand the nature and extent of a power quality
violation very quickly and to initiate adequate (fig. 6.4-29).
Report browser
Reports are created automatically at weekly, monthly, and
annual intervals and in the event of a violation of the Grid Code.
The report browser shows an overview of these automatically
generated reports in selected time ranges and the assessment of
the results. The individual reports can be opened directly in the
report browser (fig. 6.4-30).
PQ inspector
The PQ inspector is a supplementary module that shows at a
glance the power quality condition of the entire network for a
selected period. This allows for quick identification of the origin
and type of violation. Another feature of PQ inspector is the
option of generating power quality reports through step-by-step
user prompting and on the basis (fig. 6.4-31).
Fig.6.4-31: PQ inspector
Fig.6.4-29: PQ explorer
Fig.6.4-30: Report browser
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Station 1
Segment A1
Segment A2
Field 21
Field 12
Segment B1
Segment C1
Field 22
Field 11
Ca
Voltage levels
bl
bl
Monitoring of fault records and PQ reports via Web Tool

SICAMDiamond (fig. 6.4-33)
Simple access via web to the PQ Archive with SICAMDiamond. It
is possible to monitor the Fault records, PQ violation reports (the
result of a validation of the PQ data against a assigned Grid
Code), fault location reports, scheduled reports (the automatic
cyclically generated user-defined PQ reports).
Station 2
Cable A
Ca
Fault location with parallel line compensation

Single- or two-sided fault location allows precise pinpointing of
the fault, and this can be refined even more through the inclusion of parallel line compensation. The report generated for
each fault location computation contains all the important data
required. Fast, reliable localization of the fault allows more
efficient coordination of personnel deployment and thus helps
minimize downtimes (fig. 6.4-32).
Segment B2
Segment C2
Field 31
Field 32
Station 3
Fig.6.4-32: Fault location with parallel line compensation
SICAM PQ Analyzer Client(s)
SICAM PQ Analyzer Client(s)
6
SICAM Diamond Server
& SICAM PQS Fullserver/SICAM PQ Analyzer
SDS
Internet / Intranet
SIPROTEC
SIMEAS R
SICAM Q80
Others
Fig.6.4-33: SICAMPQS V7.01/SICAMDiamond V4.0 HF1 goes Web via SICAMDiamond
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6.4.7 SIGUARD PDP Phasor Data

Processor
NbgH/400/MlhM/U1
MlhM/400/NbgH/U1
kV 400
SIGUARD PDP Reliable System Operation with Wide Area

Monitoring
The load on electricity supply systems has increased continuously over the past few years. There are many reasons for this:
Increased cross-border power trading in Europe, for example,
is placing new demands on the tie lines between control areas.
For example, power transmission on tie lines in the European
grid increased almost 6-fold from 1975 to 2008 (source:
Statistical Yearbook of the ENTSO-E 2008)
Increased input of wind power and the planned shutdown of
existing power plants will extend the transmission distances
between generation and consumers.
Severe weather and storms can put important lines out of
operation, for a short time exposing the remaining grid to
increased load quickly.
This means that the power system is increasingly operated
closer to its stability limit and new load ows arise that are
unfamiliar to network control center operators.
This is where SIGUARD PDP (Phasor Data Processor) comes in.
This system for network monitoring using synchrophasors helps
with fast appraisal of the current system situation. Power swings
and transients are indicated without delay to help the control
center personnel nd the causes and take countermeasures.
Advantages for the user:
SIGUARD PDP, a fast monitoring system, detects the events and
trends in grids with fluctuating load flows or highly loaded
lines which conventional systems cannot detect at all or can
detect too late.
Detailed search of causes can take place after failures.
Investment decisions for new equipment can be taken based
on valid dynamic measurements.
Protection settings can be checked and improved using the
measured dynamic processes.
Highlights
Phasor data processor per IEEE C37.118 standard
2 selectable monitoring modes:
Online mode
Ofine mode (analysis of past events)
Vector view or time chart view can be selected for all p hasors
Calculation and display of the power system status curve
Intelligent functions for problem display and analysis (e.g.
power swing recognition, island state detection)
System monitoring, incl. communication links and PMU status
Geographic overview (based on Google Earth)
Basis for fast reporting after faults
Flexible analysis with formula editor for calculations based on
measured values
Limit values that can be changed online
300
200
100
0
-100
-200
-300
-400
Fig. 6.4-34: Voltage vector of two measurement points in the
network
Runs under Windows XP and Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit

version), as a pure PDC (without user interface) also under
Windows Server 2008 (32-bit or 64-bit version).
Applications
Analysis of the power ows in the system
SIGUARD PDP can display a clear and up-to-date image of the
current power ows in the system with just a few measured
values from widely distributed phasor measurement units
(PMU). This requires no knowledge of the network topology.
The power ows are shown by means of phase angle
differences.
Monitoring of power swings
All measured values from PMUs can be displayed and
monitored with easy-to-configure phasor diagrams and time
charts (see fig. 6.4-35). Any power swings that occur are
detected quickly and reliably. The monitored zone can be
flexibly adjusted to the current situation in terms of time,
geography, and content.
Evaluation of the damping of power swings
Using the function Power Swing Recognition an incipient
power swing is detected and the appropriate damping is
determined. Detection of a power swing and, if applicable, its
insufficient or non-existing damping is signaled (alarm list).
There are two ways of detecting a power swing: Based on
angle differences between two voltages (two PMUs necessary)
or based on power swing recognition of the active power (one
PMU for current and voltage measured values is adequate).
Monitoring of the load on transmission corridors
The voltage-stability curve is especially suitable for displaying
the instantaneous load on a transmission corridor. The
currently measured operating point is shown on the work
curve of the line (voltage as a function of the transmitted
power). In this way, the remaining reserve can be shown at
any time. This requires PMUs at both ends of the line.
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Fig. 6.4-35: M
onitoring diagrams from the application "power sing recognition"
MlhM to NbgH
11:09:52....
2010-...
Island
detection
ISD potential
network
subsplit
appearing
11:09:52....
2010-...
Island
detection
ISD network
subsplit
appearing
11:09:52....
2010-...
Island
detection
ISD potential
network
subsplit
disappearing
kV 500
400
300
200
Fig. 6.4-37: Island state detection
100
0
-1.50
-1.00
-0.50
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
GW
Fig. 6.4-36: Voltage stability curve
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Possible applications (cont.)

Island state detection
This function automatically indicates if parts of the network
(fig. 6.4-37) become detached from the rest of the network.
For this purpose, frequency differences and rates of frequency
changes can be automatically monitored. If islands are
detected, warnings and event messages are generated. In
addition, the islands are marked in the graphic overview as
colored areas.
Line thermal estimation
The Line Thermal Estimation function calculates the line
resistance and the average line temperature with the help of
the current and voltage measured values of two PMUs at the
line ends. This principle is applicable for short and medium
lines (up to ca. 300 km). Fig. 6.4-38 shows the principle in the
event of a sudden current variation on a line. The upper curves
show the current and the calculated line resistance, the lower
curve shows the line temperature calculated from them.
Retrospective event analysis
SIGUARD PDP is ideal for analyzing critical events in the
network. After switchover to of ine mode, the entire archive
can be systematically analyzed and the events played back as
often as necessary. This makes dynamic events transparent,
and reports can be quickly and precisely compiled. Simply copy
the informative diagrams from SIGUARD PDP into your reports.
Alarming on limit value violation with an alarm list and color
change in the geographic network overview map
This allows you to locate the position and cause of the

disturbance quickly. This function is also available for
analyzing the archive.
Display of the power system status as a characteristic value for
the stability of the power system
Due to the constant availability of the power system status
curve in the upper part of the screen, the operator is
constantly informed about trends in system dynamics and any
remaining reserves. This curve shows a weighted average of
the distances of all measured values, to their limit values.
Retrospective event analysis
SIGUARD PDP is ideal for analyzing critical events in the
network. After switch over to offline mode, the entire archive
can be systematically analyzed and the events played back as
often as necessary. This makes dynamic events transparent,
and reports can be compiled quickly and precisely. Simply copy
the informative diagrams from SIGUARD PDP into your reports.
Alarming on limit value violation with an alarm list and color
change in the geographic network overview map. This allows
you to locate the position and cause of the disturbance
quickly. This function is also available for analyzing the
archive.
Display of the power system status as a characteristic value for
the stability of the power system. Due to the constant
availability of the power system status curve in the upper part
of the screen, the operator is constantly informed about trends
in system dynamics and any remaining reserves. This curve
shows a weighted average of the distances of all measured
values to their limit values.
Fig. 6.4-38: Calculated line temperature and current/resistance curve
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Possible applications (cont.)

Phase Angle Display (in preparation, V3.10)
The Phase Angle Display Function can be activated in the
geographic overview (fig. 6.4-39). It shows the voltage phase
angle values between PMUs in a colored area. Together with
the color scale for the voltage phase angles, the operator can
check immediately the stability situation in the system.
Colouring as well as min- and max-values can be set with the
SIGUARD PDP Engineer (fig. 6.4-40).
Event-Triggered Archiving
Use SIGUARD PDP to automatically save recordings of abnormal
system events. Define trigger events such as limit violations,
recognized power swings etc. Select Lead Time and Follow-up
time with SIGUARD PDP Engineer
(fig. 6.4-41). The system then automatically saves all
measurements in case the predefined event happens.
Intelligent PMU placement is crucial for cost saving and for an
optimum observability of the dynamic system behavior.
Optimum PMU placement studies are offered as consulting
services from Siemens PTI (see Chapter 9.1).
Fig. 6.4-39: Phase Angle Display (in preparation for V3.10)
6
f
[Hz]
50.04
50.02
Trigger
event
50.00
49.98
49.96
49.94
49.92
Lead
time
Follow-up time
t [s]
Fig. 6.4-41: Automatic Time Trigger (example for frequency)
Fig. 6.4-40: Engineering of the Phase Angle Display with the

SIGUARD PDP Engineer

www.siemens.com/powerquality
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6.5 Protection and

Substation Communication
6.5.1 Overview of IEC61850
Since being published in 2004, the IEC61850 communication
standard has gained more and more relevance in the field of
substation automation. It provides an effective response to the
needs of the open, deregulated energy market, which requires
both reliable networks and extremely flexible technology flexible enough to adapt to the substation challenges of the next
twenty years. IEC61850 has not only taken over the drive of the
communication technology of the office networking sector, but
it has also adopted the best possible protocols and configurations for high functionality and reliable data transmission.
Industrial Ethernet, which has been hardened for substation
purposes and provides a speed of 100 Mbit/s, offers bandwidth
enough to ensure reliable information exchange between IEDs
(Intelligent Electronic Devices), as well as reliable communication from an IED to a substation controller.
The definition of an effective process bus offers a standardized
way to connect conventional as well as intelligent CTs and VTs
to relays digitally. More than just a protocol, IEC61850 also
provides benefits in the areas of engineering and maintenance,
especially with respect to combining devices from different
vendors.
Key features of IEC61850
As in an actual project, the standard includes parts describing
the requirements needed in substation communication, as well
as parts describing the specification itself.
The specification is structured as follows:
An object-oriented and application-specific data model focused
on substation automation.
This model includes object types representing nearly all
existing equipment and functions in a substation circuitbreakers, protection functions, current and voltage
transformers, waveform recordings, and many more.
Communication services providing multiple methods for
information exchange. These services cover reporting and
logging of events, control of switches and functions, polling of
data model information.
Peer-to-peer communication for fast data exchange between
the feeder level devices (protection devices and bay
controller) is supported with GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented
Substation Event).
Support of sampled value exchange.
File transfer for disturbance recordings.
Communication services to connect primary equipment such
as instrument transducers to relays.
Decoupling of data model and communication services from
specific communication technologies.
This technology independence guarantees long-term stability
for the data model and opens up the possibility to switch over
to successor communication technologies. Today, the standard

uses Industrial Ethernet with the following significant features:
100Mbit/s bandwidth
Non-blocking switching technology
Priority tagging for important messages
A common formal description code, which allows a
standardized representation of a systems data model and its
links to communication services.
This code, called SCL (Substation Configuration Description
Language), covers all communication aspects according to
IEC61850. Based on XML, this code is an ideal electronic
interchange format for configuration data.
A standardized conformance test that ensures interoperability
between devices. Devices must pass multiple test cases:
positive tests for correctly responding to stimulation
telegrams, plus several negative tests for ignoring incorrect
information
IEC61850 offers a complete set of specifications covering all
communication issues inside a substation
Support of both editions of IEC 61850 and all technical issues.
6.5.2 Principle Communication

Structures for Protection and
Substation Automation Systems
SIPROTEC communication of protection relays
andbaycontrollers
Communication interfaces on protection relays are becoming
increasingly important for the efficient and economical
operation of substations and networks.
The interfaces can be used for:
Accessing the protection relays from a PC using the DIGSI
operating program for aspects of configuration, access of
operational and non-operational data.
Remote access via modem or Ethernet modem is possible with a
serial service port at the relay. This allows remote access to all
data of the protection relay.
By using the remote communication functions of DIGSI it is
possible to access relays, e.g., from the office via network. For
example, the error log can be transferred to the office and DIGSI
can be used to evaluate it.
Integrating the relays into control systems with IEC60870-5103 protocol, PROFIBUS DP protocol, DNP 3.0 protocol and
MODBUS protocol.
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6.5 Protection and Substation Communication
The new standardized IEC61850 protocol has been available

since October 2004, and with its SIPROTEC units Siemens was
the first manufacturer worldwide to provide this standard.
Thanks to the standardized interfaces IEC61850, IEC60870-5103, DNP 3.0 (serial or over IP), MODBUS, PROFIBUS DP,
SIPROTEC units can also be integrated into non-Siemens
systems or in SIMATIC S5/S7. Electrical RS485 or optical
interfaces are available. Theoptimum physical data transfer
medium can be chosen thanks to opto-electrical converters.
Thus, the RS485 bus allows low-cost wiring in the cubicles and
an interference-free optical connection to the master can be
established.
Peer-to-peer communication of differential relays and distance
relays (section 6.5.1) to exchange real-time protection data via
fiber-optic cables, communication network, telephone
networks or analog pilot wires.
Ethernet-based system with SICAM
SIPROTEC is tailor-made for use with the SICAM power automation system together with IEC61850 protocol. Via the 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet bus, the units are linked electrically or optically to the
station unit. Connection may be simple or redundant. The interface is standardized, thus also enabling direct connection of units
from other manufacturers to the LAN. Units featuring an
IEC60870-5-103 interface or other serial protocols can be connected via the Ethernet station bus to SICAM by means of serial/
Ethernet converters. DIGSIand the Web monitor can also be used
over the same station bus. Together with Ethernet/IEC61850 an
interference-free optical solution can be provided. Thus, the
installation Ethernet interface in the relay includes an Ethernet
switch. Thus, the installation of expensive external Ethernet
switches can be avoided. The relays are linked in an optical ring
structure (fig.6.5-1).
Additional features of TCP/IP communication

Besides the traditional protocols mentioned for data exchange
with IEDs, in the world of Ethernet it is also important to be
aware of the status of communication infrastructure devices
such as switches. In this context, the protocol SNMP (Simple
Network Management Protocol) helps a lot. SICAM PAS supports
this protocol, thereby providing status information, e.g., to the
control center, not only for IEDs and substation controllers, but
also for Ethernet switches and other SNMP devices.
Another communication protocol, well-known from the industrial automation sector, is also required for substation automation applications: OPC (OLE for Process Control, see also Control
Center Communication). Additional interoperable solutions are
possible with OPC, especially for data exchange with devices and
applications of industrial automation. SICAM PAS supports both
OPC server and OPC client.
The linking of protection relays and/or bay controllers to the
station level is chosen according to the size and importance of
the substation. Whereas serial couplings with IEC60870-5-103
are the most economical solution in small distribution substations (only medium voltage), Ethernet in compliance with
IEC61850 is normally used for important high-voltage and
extra-high-voltage substations. In addition there are a number of
different physical designs, based on the local situation as
regards cable runs and distances, and on the requirements in
terms of availability and EMC influences.
Further communication options for IED connection

Apart from supporting IEC61850, modern substation automation systems like SICAM also support the connection of IEDs
(Intelligent Electronic Devices) with other protocol standards like
the well-known standard IEC60870-5-103 for protections units
as well as DNP3 (serial or over IP), and also protocols such as
PROFIBUS DP and MODBUS.
SICAM
Station unit
Ethernet cable
Specifically with SICAM PAS, the devices with serial commu

nication can be reliably connected directly to the substation
controller. Moreover it is also possible to use LAN for backbone
communication throughout the substation, connecting such
serial devices with serial hubs in a decentralized approach.
Additionally it is also possible to connect subordinated
substations and Remote Terminal Units (RTU) using the protocol
standards IEC60870-5-101 (serial communication) and
IEC60870-5-104 (TCP/IP).
Especially for communication with small RTUs, dial-up
connections can be established based on IEC60870-5-101.
Switch
Switch
Switch
max. 6 relays
per switch
SIPROTEC relays with IEC 61850

protocol and Ethernet interface
SIPROTEC relays with serial

IEC 60870-5-103 protocol
Fig.6.5-1: Ethernet-based system with SICAM
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Serial Ethernet
E converter
serial hub
IEC 60870-103
protocol

The simplest version is the serial bus wiring in accordance with

RS 485 in which the field devices are electrically connected to a
master interface on the SICAM central unit (fig.6.5-2). This
wiring is particularly recommended in new installations. Special
attention should also be paid to correct handling of the earthing,
and also to possible impact on the EMC due to the primary
technology or power cables. Separate cable routes for power
supply and communications are an essential basis for this. A
reduction of the number of field devices per master to about 16
to 20 devices is recommended in order to be able to make
adequate use of the data transfer performance.
optical fiber. Here again, the number of devices per master

should be limited as before (fig.6.5-3).
The configurations with Ethernet are similar, with star and ring
versions available. Variants with redundancy complete these
configurations. The star configuration is especially recommended for central arrangements with short distances for the
cable routes (fig.6.5-4).
A fiber-optic ring can be made up of individual switches. That is
especially advisable if several devices are to be connected in
each feeder (fig.6.5-5).
A star configuration of the wiring is rather easy to handle and

can be in the form either of electrical wiring as per RS 232, or
Control center
IEC 60870-5-101 or -104
SICAM
Switch
Switch
Converter
RS 485/232
IEC 60870-5-103 (RS 485)
SIPROTEC
Fig.6.5-2: Serial bus wiring in accordance with RS 485
Fig.6.5-4: Ethernet: Star configuration electrical or optical
Control center
SICAM
IEC 60870-5-101 or -104
SICAM
Starcoupler
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
IEC 60870-5-103
SIPROTEC
Fig.6.5-3: Star wiring in accordance with RS 232 or
per fiber-optic cable
Fig.6.5-5: Ethernet: Optical ring with external switches
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A more economical solution is the fiber-optic ring with SIPROTEC

relays because these devices have a switch directly integrated
(fig.6.5-6). In this application, though, a suitable device from
RuggedCom must be used for the central switch so that the fast
switchover times can also be used in the case of a malfunction
on the ring. The number of devices in the ring is restricted to 27.
SICAM
Several rings can also be combined on the basis of this fundamental structure, e.g., one per voltage level. Usually these
ringsare combined to form a higher level ring which then
communicates with redundant station devices. This version
offers the highest availability for station-internal communication (fig.6.5-7).
Switch
Fig.6.5-6: Optical ring with integrated switches
Switch
Switch
Switch
EHV
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
HV
Switch
Fig.6.5-7: The combination of several rings offers

the highest availability
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Switch
Switch
MV

6.5.3 Multiple Communication Options

with SIPROTEC 5
The SIPROTEC5 modular concept ensures the consistency and
integrity of all functionalities across the entire device series.
Significant features here include:
Powerful and flexible communication is the prerequisite for
distributed and peripheral system landscapes. In SIPROTEC5 this
is a central element of the system architecture enabling a wide
variety of communication requirements to be satisfied while
providing utmost flexibility. Fig 6.5-8 shows a possible hardware
configuration equipped with 4 communication modules. Fig
6.5-9 shows the CB202 expansion module with 3 slots for
plug-in modules. Two of these slots can be used for communication applications.
Owing to the flexibility of hardware and software, SIPROTEC5
features the following system properties:
Adaptation to the topology of the desired communication
structure, such as ring or star configurations
Scalable redundancy in hardware and software (protocols)
Multiple communication channels to various superordinate
systems
Pluggable communication modules that can be retrofitted
The module hardware is independent of the communication
protocol used
2 independent protocols on a serial communication module
Up to 8 interfaces are available
Data exchange via IEC61850 for up to 6 clients using an
Ethernet module or the integrated Ethernet interface.
Fig.6.5-8: SIPROTEC5 device with 4 communication module
6
Fig.6.5-9: CB202: expansion
modules with
communication
modules and analog
input module
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Communication examples with SIPROTEC5

Regardless of the desired protocol, the communication technology used enables communication redundancies to be tailored
to the requirements of users. They can basically be divided into
Ethernet and serial communication topologies.
Protocols
Serial protocols
Ethernet protocols
Different degrees of protocol redundancy can be implemented.
The 4 plug-in module slots limit the number of independent
protocol applications that run in parallel. For serial protocols, 1
or 2 masters are usually used.
Serial protocols
Redundant or different serial protocols are capable of running
simultaneously in the device, e.g., DNP 3 and IEC60870-5-103.
Communication is effected to one or more masters.
Fig.6.5-10: Serial optical double module
Two serial protocols can run on a double module (fig 6.5-10). It

is not relevant in this context whether these are two protocols of
the same type or two different protocols.
The communication hardware is independent of the required
protocol. This protocol is specified during parameterization with
DIGSI 5.
Ethernet protocols
The Ethernet module can be plugged in once or multiple times
in the device. This enables running identical or different protocol
applications in multiple instances. Multiple networks are possible for IEC61850 or DNP3 TCP, but they can also be operated
in a common Ethernet network. A module implements the
IEC61850 protocol application, e.g., the data exchange between
devices using GOOSE messages. The other module is responsible
for the client-server communication over the DNP TCP protocol.
The client-server architecture of IEC61850 enables one server
(device) to send reports to up to 6 clients simultaneously. In this
case, only one network is used.
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Fig.6.5-11: Optical Ethernet module

Examples
Redundancies to substation automation systems
2 redundant substation automation systems
2 different substation automation systems.
Example 1: Two redundant substation automation systems
Fig.6.5-12 show shows a serial optical network which connects
the serial protocol interfaces of the device to one master, respectively. Transmission is accomplished in multipoint-star configuration and with interference-free isolation via optical fiber.
For the IEC60870-5-103 protocol, the device supports special
redundancy procedures. For instance, a primary master can be
configured that is preferred to the second master in control
direction. The current process image is transmitted to both
masters.
The fig.6.5-13 describes a fully redundant solution based on
IEC61850. 2 Ethernet communication modules are plugged into
each SIPROTEC5 device. 2 redundant fiber-optic rings are set up
by means of the switches integrated in the module and connected to the redundant clients (substation automation systems). Alternatively, the redundant IEC61850 communication
could also be accomplished via a common optical ring.
IEC 60870-5-103/
DNP3
Master
IEC 60870-5-103/
DNP3
Master
Serial connections
Star coupler
Star coupler
IEC 103 via serial

double module
or independent
serial modules
SIPROTEC 5
Device 1
Device 2
Device n
Fig.6.5-12: Redundant IEC60870-5-103 or DNP 3 communication
IEC 61850,
DNP3 TCP
Client
Switch
IEC 61850,
DNP3 TCP
Client
Switch
Switch
Switch
SIPROTEC 5
Device 1
Device 2
Device n
Fig.6.5-13: Redundant communication to two IEC61850 or DNP3 TCP

clients
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Example 2: Two substation automation systems

with different protocols
Since both the serial protocols and the Ethernet-based protocols
are only specified during parameterization, the configuration
described previously can also be implemented using mixed
protocols. This can be a particularly interesting case of application if different control centers are connected via different
protocols. This could be, for example, the control center of the
transmission system and the control center of the distribution
system. Fig.6.5-14 and fig.6.5-15 show a possible combination.
Multiple substations buses
Substation-wide Ethernets are increasingly being used in
modern substation automation systems in practice. These
networks transport both the communication services to the
central substation computer controller and the signals between
the devices of the bay level. Usually, a single Ethernet subsystem
is set up for this purpose since the bandwidth of todays Ethernet networks is sufficient for the entire data traffic.
By using multiple communication modules and protocols in
SIPROTEC5 it is now possible to set up several subsystems, and
to separate the different applications. For example, a separate
process bus for process signals (GOOSE) could be implemented
on bay level, and a separate bus to the central substation computer. See fig.6.5-16 (2 substation buses).
Substation controller
IEC 61850 Client
Switch
DIGSI 5
DIGSI
Ethernet
switch
Star coupler
Serial optical
USART
module
Client-Server communication
via the integrated Ethernet
interface
Fig.6.5-14: Communication to IEC61850 client and serial connection
to an IEC61870-5-103 master
DNP3 TCP Slave
Switch
DIGSI 5
DIGSI
Ethernet
switch
Switch
Redundant substation control connection
Switch
Reporting/control
Switch
IEC 60870-5-103 Master
DNP3 Master
Star coupler
Serial optical
USART
module
Client-Server communication
via the integrated Ethernet
interface
Ethernet ring
Fig.6.5-15: Communication to DNP3 TCP slave and serial connection
to an DNP3 master
SIPROTEC 5
GOOSE
Fig.6.5-16: Separate buses for reporting and GOOSE communication
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6.5.4 Network Redundancy Protocols

Todays configuration of a substation network RSTP
The electrical and optical Ethernet modules of SIPROTEC devices
support different network topologies. This applies independently
of the selected protocol (IEC61850 or DNP TCP).
If the module operates in dual homing redundancy (without
integrated switch), it can be connected to external switches
either in simple or redundant configuration. Only one interface
at a time processes the protocol applications (e.g., IEC61850) in
this case. The second interface operates in standby mode (hot
standby), and the connection to the switch is monitored. If the
interface which processes the protocol traffic fails, the standby
interface is activated within a few milliseconds and takes over)
(fig.6.5-17).
Switch
Switch
Switch
SIPROTEC 5
SIPROTEC 5
Seemless redundancy PRP and HSR

New technologies reduce the time for reconfiguration of
communication networks in case of interruptions to about
nothing. These technologies are:
PRP = Parallel Redundancy Protocol
HSR = High Available Seamless Ring Redundancy
Both systems have the same principle and are specified in
IEC62439-3.
The same information (Ethernet frame) is being sent over two
ways. The receiver takes the first that comes in and discards the
second one. If the first does not get through, the second one is
still available and will be used. The mechanism is based deeply
in the Ethernet stack, means one MAC and one IP address for
both.
PRP uses two independent Ethernet systems. This means
double amount of network equipment and respectively cost,
but it is simple.
HSR is using the same principle, but in one Ethernet network in
a ring configuration. The same information (Ethernet frame)
will be sent in the two directions into the ring, and the receiver
gets it from the two sides of the ring. This means some more
effort in the devices but saves the costs for a second Ethernet
network.
SIPROTEC 5
Fig.6.5-17: Redundant or single star connection to external switches

(dual homing redundancy)
When activating the integrated switch, SIPROTEC devices can be

integrated directly into the optical communication ring consisting of up to 40 devices (fig.6.5-18). In this case, both interfaces of the module send and receive at the same time. The ring
redundancy procedure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
ensures short switchover times if the communication is interrupted, allowing the protocol applications to continue operation
virtually without interruption. This configuration is independent
of the protocol application running on the Ethernet module.
Today, more than 250,000 Siemens devices in more than 3,000
substations are in operation worldwide in stations with RSTP. In
case of ring interruptions, RSTP reconfigures the communication
within a short time, and provides a secure operation of substations.
SIPROTEC 5
Switch
Redundant substation control connection
Switch
Switch
Ethernet ring
SIPROTEC 5
Fig.6.5-18: Operation with integrated switch and ring redundancy
Ring structure
Switch 1
Switch 2
Optical ring
FastEthernet
RSTP
FastEthernet
RSTP
RSTPSwitch
Non
RSTP IED
Fig.6.5-19: Example of an RSTP solution
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HSR and PRP can be combined by so called RedBoxes (Redundancy Boxes).

The figs. 6.5-20 and 6.5-21 show some examples of PRP and HSR
configurations.
This cost-effective solution of fig. 6.5-21 can be achieved by:
2 switches at the control room
2 switches in the field
2 Redboxes (RB) per HSR ring
Up to 50 devices per HSR ring
Easy expansion by additional 2 PRP switches
Summary
Siemens offers redundancy solutions
Dual link redundancy
RSTP
PRP (seamless)
HSR (seamless)
Dual link and RSTP: Field proven established technology
PRP: High level redundancy through double network solution
HSR: High level redundancy through cost effective ring
network structure. Combinable with PRP network.
Siemens Seamless Ethernet Media Redundancy Suite:
SICAM PAS, SIPROTEC and Redbox
SIPROTEC with integrated RSTP/PRP/HSR switches
> Siemens solutions produce significant user advantage

in terms of functionality.
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Switch
PRP-B
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
PRP-B
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Fig.6.5-20: Seamless redundancy by use of PRP only
PRP-A
Switch
PRP-B
Switch
B
up to 50 devices on the ring
Switch
Switch
non HSR devices

Fig.6.5-21: Most cost-effective seamless n-1 structure
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6.5.5 Communication Between

Substation Using Protection Data
Interfaces
SIPROTEC 4 differential and distance protection
Typical applications of differential and distance protection are
shown in fig.6.5-22. The differential protection relay is connected to the current transformers and to the voltage transformers at one end of the cable, although only the currents are
required for the differential protection function. Direct connection to the other units is effected via single-mode fiber-optic
cables and is thus immune to interference. Various communication modules are available for different communication media.
In the case of direct connection via fiber-optic cables, data
communication is effected at 512kbit/s and the command time
of the protection unit is reduced to 15ms.
SIPROTEC 4 offers many features to reliably and safely handle
data exchange via communication networks. Depending on the
bandwidth available, a communication converter for
G703-64kbit/s or X21-64/128/512kbit/s can be selected. For
higher communication speed, a communication converter with
G703-E1 (2,048kbit/s) or G703-T1 (1,554kbit/s) is available.
Teleprotection using protection data interface
The teleprotection schemes can be implemented using digital
serial communication. The distance protection SIPROTEC 7SA6 is
capable of remote relay communication via direct links or multiplexed digital communication networks. The link to a multiplexed communication networks is made by separate communication converters (7XV5662). These have a fiber-optic interface
with 820 nm and ST connectors to the protection relay. The link
to the communication networks is optionally an electrical X21 or
a G703.1 interface (fig.6.5-23).
SIPROTEC 5 transfer of data via the protection interface

The protection interface and protection topology enable data
exchange between the devices via synchronous serial point-topoint links from 64 kbit/s to 2 Mbit/s. These links can be established directly via optical fibers or via other communication
media, e.g., via dedicated lines or communication networks.
This information has the following tasks:

Topology data and values are exchanged for monitoring and
testing the link
Protection data, for example differential protection data or
direction comparison data of the distance protection,
is transferred.
Time synchronization of the devices can take place via the
link, in which case a device of the protection topology
assumes the role of timing master.
The link is continuously monitored for data faults and failure,
and the runtime of the data is measured.
Protection links integrated in the device have previously been
used for differential protection (fig. 6-5.22) and for teleprotection of the distance protection. In addition to these protection
applications, you can configure protection links in all devices in
SIPROTEC 5. At the same time, any binary information and
measured values can be transferred between the devices. Even
connections with low bandwidth, e.g., 64kbit/s can be used for
this.
Use of the protection link for remote access with DIGSI 5
Access with DIGSI 5 to devices at the remote ends is possible via
the protection interface. This allows devices at the remote ends
to be remotely read out, or parameters to be set using the
existing communication connection.
10 km overhead line, 110 kV cable

Multi-mode FO 62.5/125 mm
Module 1: 1.5 km ST connectors
Module 2: 3.5 km ST connectors
Single-mode FO 9/125 mm
Module 3: 24 km LC connectors
7SD610
7SA6
7SD610
7SA6
Fig.6.5-22: Protection Data Interface using direct FO connection
200 km overhead line, 400 kV
A protection topology consists of 2 to 6 devices, which

communicate point to point via communication links. It can be
structured as a redundant ring or as a chain structure, and
within a topology the protection links can have different bandwidths. A certain amount of binary information and measured
values can be transmitted bi-directionally between the devices
depending on the bandwidth. The connection with the lowest
bandwidth determines this number. The user can route the
information with DIGSI5.
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820 nm
max.
1.5 km
7SD610
7SA6
X21
G703.1
Communication
converter
Digital
communication
network
Communication
converter
7SD610
7SA6
Fig.6.5-23: Protection Data Interface using digital communication

networks

Protection topology
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4 ends differential protection

and binary input signals
PI 1
PI 2
2 km with 62.5 m/125 m

multi-mode optical fiber
PI 1
52
PI 2
52
PI
SIPROTEC 5
SIPROTEC 5
C37.94
SIPROTEC 5
52
PI 1
PI 1
4
SIPROTEC 5
2 km with 62.5 m/125 m

52
PI
X21
G703.1
Communication
network
Module type:
USART-AD-1FO
USART-AE-2FO
Communication converter
2 Mbits/s
PI
SIPROTEC 5
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52
5 kV fix
52
9 m/125 m
single-mode
optical fiber
up to 170 km
PI
SIPROTEC 5
Module type:
USART-AD-1FO/ST
USART-AE-2FO/ST
Fig.6.5-28: Protection communication via single-mode fiber and

repeater
52
SIPROTEC 5
Communication converter
2-wire copper cables
PI
PI
USART-AD-1FO
USART-AE-2FO
SIPROTEC 5
2 km with 62.5 m/125 m

SIPROTEC 5
2 km with 62.5 m/125 m

52
Fig.6.5-27: Protection communication via an IEEE C37.94 (2 Mbits/s)

interface direct fiber-optic connection to a multiplexer
Repeater
52
Fig.6.5-25: Protection communication via a communication network

with X21 or G703.1 (64 kbit/s), G703.6 (2 Mbit) interface
PI
2 Mbits/s
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C37.94
SIPROTEC 5
Fig.6.5-24: Protection communication of the differential protection

and transfer of binary signals
SIPROTEC 5
Communication
network
Module type:
USART-AD-1FO/ST
USART-AE-2FO/ST
52
Multiplexer
PI
SIPROTEC 5
Module type:
USART-AD-1FO/ST
USART-AE-2FO/ST
Fig.6.5-26: Protection communication via a copper connection
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9 m/125 m single-mode optical fiber

PI
SIPROTEC 5
FO direct connection
PI
SIPROTEC 5
Module type:
Single module USART-AF-1LDFO/4 km/duplex LC
Double module USART-AW-2LDFO/4 km/2 x duplex LC
Single module USART-AG-1LDFO/60 km/duplex LC
Double module USART-AU-2LDFO/60 km/2 x duplex LC
Single module USART-AK-1LDFO/100 km/duplex LC
Double module USART-AV-2LDFO/100 km/2 x duplex LC
Fig.6.5-29: Protection communication via direct fiber-optic

connections
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6.5.6 Requirements for Remote Data

Transmission
40 km with 9 m/125 m with
a single-mode optical fiber
52
PI
FO direct connection
SIPROTEC 5
52
PI
SIPROTEC 5
Single module USART-AH-1LDFO/simplex LC

Single module USART-AJ-1LDFO/simplex LC
Fig.6.5-30: Protection communication via a single-mode fiber
In principle, both RTUs and station automation are very flexible

for adapting to any remote communication media supplied by
the user.
Small substations are usually associated with small data
volumes and poor accessibility of communication media.
Therefore, dial-up modems are often used, also radio (if no
lines available) or PLC communication. Sometimes even GPRS
is an alternative, depending on the availability of a provider.
Protocols also depend on the capabilities of the control center,
but are mostly based on international standards like
IEC60870-5-101 (serial) and IEC60870-5-104 (Ethernet),
although DNP 3.0 is also found in some places (serial or over
TCP/IP). Some small substations do not necessarily need to be
online continuously. They can be configured to occasional
calls, either locally or by external polling from the control
center.
Medium-size substations are generally connected via
communication cables or optical fibers with serial end-end
links. Serial lines with 1,200Bd or higher are sufficient for
IEC-101 or DNP. Sometimes, multiple lines to different
control centers are necessary, while redundant communication
lines are reserved for important substations only. WAN
technology is increasingly used in line with the trend towards
more bandwidth.
Large substations, especially at transmission level, can have
serial links as before, but with higher transmission rates.
Anyway there is a trend towards wide area networks using
Ethernet. For IEC-104 or similar protocols a minimum of
64kbit/s should be taken into account. If large data volumes
are to be exchanged and additional services (e.g., Voice over
IP, Video over IP) provided, the connection should have more
bandwidth (64kbit/s< Bandwidth 2,048kbit/s).
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6.6 Integrated Advanced

Cyber Security
The importance of Cyber Security
Increased networking of systems, standardization of communication protocols and operating systems simplifying processes
ensures efficient operation. But the other side of the coin is that
these trends also make our networks vulnerable.
SICAM 230 and SICAM SCC

Protection from malware through virus scanner
Role-based access controls
Integration into central user and computer management
(Microsoft Active Directory Server).
What can effectively protect our energy supply from attack? A

solution which takes security into account at every stage of the
development process. And at the end, contains exactly the
security features that are needed. Looking at security as an
integral component is important for a secure infrastructure
during both network planning and the design process.
SIPROTEC 5 and DIGSI 5

Encrypted communication between engineering tool and
protection device
Secure communication password
Password protection for system-critical actions
Secure storage of key material
Firmware integrity protection with digital signature.
Siemens offers well-thought-out products, systems and solutions

to ensure the security of the energy automation infrastructure.
From the outset, they meet the most stringent security requirements including those of the BDEW Whitepaper (German
Association of Energy and Water Industries) and NERC CIP (North
American Electric Reliability Corporation, Critical Infrastructure
Protection), and certification in accordance with the process
industry security standard WIB 2.0 (Working-party on Instrument Behaviour). The main parts of the WIB requirements will
be merged under the roof of IEC 62443.
Siemens solutions offer:

Secure operational management of plants and systems
Integrated security at the product, system and solution level
Experience gained from multiple projects and international
committee work
Siemens CERT as partner for security-related incidents
Well tested security architectures (blueprints)
Certified complete solution in accordance with WIB 2.0
(fig.6.61)
Future-proof according to IEC 62443 and IEC 62351.
Our systems and solutions:

Covered from end to end
The more comprehensively IT security is taken into account in
energy automation systems, the more effective and cost-effective the solutions. Siemens offers complete designs for efficient
security architecture in your plant.
End-to-end designs for security architectures including the
requisite ruggedization measures
Well tested security architectures
Recommendations for network components
Security updates, virus protection
Solutions for system-wide user and computer management
End-to-end solutions for monitoring and logging security
events
Secure remote access solutions
Patch management.
Our products:
Integrated Advanced Cyber Security
SICAM PAS and PQS
Encrypted communication with network control center
optionally via VPN/IPSEC or in accordance with IEC 62351 for
IEC 60870-5-104 or DNP3 TCP
Protection from malware through virus scanner or application
whitelisting solutions
Role-based access controls with fixed roles
Integration into central user and computer management
(Microsoft Active Directory Server).
Fig.6.6-1: Achilles Practices Certification (APC) based on WIB 2.0

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6.7 Efficient Network and Energy

Automation Systems (ENEAS)
6.7.1 Introduction, Portfolio Overview
The importance of energy automation for power grids today
Energy automation is a highly complex topic, not least of all
because the considerable number of products and systems that
make up a given solution must work perfectly together within
the network. The change in energy grids, from generation to
transmission and distribution, affects the structure and operation of power grids, as well as and the supporting functions and
applications of energy automation. In addition to stabilizing
power grids, intelligent energy automation helps to reduce
energy consumption and costs. Due to this fact, the optimized
capacity utilization of power grid assets takes the highest priority
for utility companies, municipal utilities, and industry. Maximum
reliability and availability are crucial, and it is important that
redundant systems are only as good as the weakest part of it.
Main challenges and questions for the design of energy
automation systems
To remain competitive from a cost perspective over the long
term means to rely on a system with optimized total costs over
the entire useful life of a system, from the initial investment
through the operation.
There may be chances during the lifecycle of the energy automation system that are not known today. This future demand can
be addressed already today by scalable systems that are easy to
expand, updated and retrofitted.
A main value of an automation system is the data model. The
data model still remains the same even if the automation system
is changed, because it is based on the process level (e.g., switchgear). The value of the data model can be preserved on a longterm basis through systematic data transfer and an evolutionary
development of existing systems.
To benefit from technological advances on a continuing base,
while remaining flexible, it is necessary to work with standardized communications based on open interfaces.
For system integration without any problems, the right system
architecture (redundancies, communication, system functions)
and all interfaces have to be clearly defined and optimized.
ENEAS
(Efficient Network and Energy Automation Systems)
Solutions
for substation
automation and
protection
Digital substation
automation systems
Telecontrol systems
Protection systems
Solutions
for distribution
automation
Medium voltage
automation
Feeder automation
Applications
Solutions
for monitoring
Disturbance and
fault record analysis
Condition
monitoring
Power quality
systems
Solutions
for control center
Network management systems

Applications
Telecontrol nodes,
frontends, gateways
Infrastructure
Integrated energy automation
Fig.6.7-1: ENEAS system solutions portfolio for pathbreaking energy automation
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Solutions
for life cycle
management
Consulting
Training
Support
Maintenance
Retrot
Financing

6.7 Efficient Network and Energy Automation Systems (ENEAS)
Energy automation system landscape

ENEAS system solutions cover all areas of energy automation
throughout the entire lifecycle of a power network, while also
taking the growing importance of Smart Grids into consideration. Every individual component of an energy automation
network should be optimized to coordinate with each other.
Furthermore, the topics cyber security, engineering and
communication must be handled for all the components in a
homogeneous and consistent way. The energy automation
system landscape consists of the following main parts:
Solutions for substation automation and protection
Solutions for distribution automation (primary & secondary
distribution)
Solutions for monitoring (monitoring of primary & secondary
equipment and operation supporting systems)
Solutions for control center
Solutions for lifecycle management (service & maintenance,
consulting & training)
Efficient engineering for less complexity and more
investment protection
In the field of systems engineering, the demand for new and
highly efficient engineering solutions is becoming more insistent, not least because of the continuing integration of different
subsystems, and the resulting growth of the data volume in a
wide variety of data models. Efficient engineering is characterized by its simple, straightforward operability. It offers users
optimal support for creating and maintaining their system
configuration and project planning data, based on international
standards. Integrated energy automation guarantees the harmonized, optimized management of the project planning data
thanks to migration-capable data structures and uniform, standardized data models such as IEC61850. The tool landscape has
to be optimized to an engineering process with existing or given
database.
6.7.2 Solutions for Substation

Automation and Protection
Introduction
New challenges and dynamic market developments
Today, network operators and energy suppliers are confronted
with steadily mounting challenges. Through energy efficiency
and emission reduction requirements, legislators and regulatory
agencies are exerting more and more influence on operating
parameters. In addition, intelligent networks are emerging that
require entirely new approaches to energy automation. The
burgeoning number of distributed renewable energy generators
is causing a bidirectional load flow and, in the foreseeable
future, demand response will replace load-oriented power
generation. But intelligent applications can be used to full
advantage only if standardized communication and interfaces
are in place. The use of networks and TCP/IP is making cyber
security a priority topic as well. With appropriate solutions, these
challenges can be transformed into opportunities and competitive advantages. And that is exactly the goal driving the development of ENEAS solutions from Siemens.
Always one step ahead with ENEAS solutions from Siemens
Comprehensive and efficient overall solutions for all areas of
energy automation based on time-tested Siemens products
this is the idea behind Siemens ENEAS (Efficient Network and
Energy Automation Systems). This integrated concept offers
compelling benefits in all areas:
Efficiency thanks to low costs throughout the entire lifecycle
Sustainability through extensive performance reserves and
open interfaces
An ideal technical basis for the intelligent grids of the future
The high level of safety only a demonstrably dependable
business partner can guarantee.
Ready for Smart Grids with ENEAS

ENEAS solutions are an important element in the establishment
of intelligent electricity networks with automated functions,
distributed applications, and interlinked communication for the
monitoring and optimization of network components. These
intelligent networks meet societal and regulatory demands
forhighly efficient, environmentally sustainable network infrastructures. They also allow the optimization of work processes,
enable more efficient operation management, and ensure a
higher degree of supply security.

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Use synergies and save costs

System solutions for substation automation technology and
telecontrol systems form the basis for automation, metering, and
power quality. They make it possible for plant operators to benefit
from many synergistic effects when it comes to both investment
and operation. They are especially effective in conjunction with
other ENEAS solutions. The resulting synergies save time and
costs, for example, when creating communication links among
distributed components. Consistent workflow and ongoing data
exchange across all areas of energy and network automation
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provide a solid foundation for intelligent networks, and are also

the keys to ensuring reliable, economical operation of transmission
and distribution networks in an increasingly competitive market.
Overview
Intelligent substation automation on a consistent basis
Siemens ENEAS solutions for substation automation and
protection incorporate a complete range of proven concepts
forall substation automation tasks at all voltage levels and
forall types of substations:
Decentralized substation automation based on distributed
bayunits
Compact systems for ring-main units and pole-mounted
switches, for efficient network monitoring, troubleshooting,
and fault correction
Central telecontrol systems with integrated automation and
node functions
Multifunctional protection systems for the coordination and
interaction of different protection devices
Knowledge as a factor of success
The most important factor in successful substation automation
and network operation improvement is the rapid availability of
the right information. As the market leader in energy automation, Siemens is spearheading the development. The Siemens
specialists have hands-on experience with the worlds largest
installed base, and play a major part in driving technological
development. Siemens leading role in the development and
implementation of the IEC61850 communication standard is
just one of many recent examples.
An example of technology leadership in action: IEC61850

Siemens was the worlds first company to commit to full implementation of the IEC61850 standard. The object-oriented
structure of this standard includes protection and control, and it
makes the operational management of substations significantly
more efficient. IEC61850 supports the interoperability and
integration capability of substation automation systems, facilitates vendor independent substation engineering, and reduces
planning effort at the same time. The first plant using this
standard commenced operation in 2004, and since that time
over 2,000 IEC61850-compliant systems with over 120,000
devices have gone into operation.
Experience and technology leadership
Today, Siemens is one of the worlds leading companies in
energy automation due in no small measure to the companys
extraordinarily long practical experience in this field. Siemens
has been working in protection technology for over 100 years,
and for some 70 years in substation automation and telecontrol
technology. Siemens has repeatedly set new benchmarks in
energy automation. The introduction of the analog protection
relay in 1957, or the first digital substation automation system
in 1987, are just two striking examples. Today, over 5,000
Siemens digital substation automation systems are in operation
around the world, along with over 100,000 telecontrol systems
and over a million digital protection devices.
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Traditional T&D business

Digital substation automation systems
The integrated concept of the ENEAS solutions covers the entire
spectrum of substation automation. It can be adapted to any
existing infrastructure, and special configurations can be developed for individual customer requirements. In addition, for many
of the most widespread applications Siemens offers generic
solutions that are preconfigured, and therefore especially
economical. The extensive range of available applications allows
intelligent, environmentally sustainable, reliable, and highly economical network operation. ENEAS solutions provide efficient,
reliable digital substation automation technology everywhere
in transmission and distribution networks as well as municipal
utilities, combined systems, and industry. The digital automation
of substations is based on distributed devices, and it provides a
wide range of functions for data acquisition, control and monitoring, as well as for protection and communication. ENEAS solutions are composed of Siemens components and products that
from the start are coordinated to work together perfectly especially the devices in the SIPROTEC, SICAM and SIMEAS product
families. Third-party components that may be needed are qualified in system testing (fig.6.7-2).
Fig.6.7-2: ENEAS substation in transmission networks

Telecontrol systems
Telecontrol systems designed as ENEAS solutions provide multihierarchical monitoring and remote control as well as automation functions at all levels. The modular system can be adapted
to any primary processes and their spatial distribution. System
solutions are available for both energy transmission and distribution to optimally perform telecontrol tasks for all aspects of data
acquisition and process interfacing, communication, data concentration, and automation. From small substations using
terminal block technology to large telecontrol stations with high
signal density and numerous interfaces, ENEAS covers the entire
spectrum. Its modular structure ensures long-term expandability.
All components are based on a shared system architecture and
technology, so that entire systems can be parameterized with a
common tool throughout all project phases. Data point entry on
individual devices is a thing of the past, and multiple entries are
effectively prevented, even in mixed systems. All components
deployed in ENEAS telecontrol systems utilize the same communication functions, so that the available protocols are usable in
all telecontrol components. Along with the IEC60870-5 series
and IEC61850 standard protocols, DNP 3.0 and Modbus are also
available for all applications. In addition to these standards,
numerous proprietary protocols for components by other manufacturers are also supported. The modular concept, distributed
architecture, and evolutionary development principle ensure
that these systems have long life expectancy and are open for
future developments, thus providing a high degree of investment safety and enabling the creation of Smart Grids (fig.6.7-3).
Protection systems
Reliable, efficient, adaptable substation protection systems are
crucial for high- and medium-voltage power supply operations.
They must react to faults in milliseconds in order to prevent
damage to costly equipment such as switchgear, transformers
and cables, ensure a high level of safety, and avoid failures of
supply. ENEAS solutions for protection systems ensure a reliable,
efficient power supply. They are designed to allow selective
procedures for different network structures and changes in
operational processes, and they provide much more than just
the dependable fulfillment of the basic functions of protection,
control and monitoring. ENEAS solutions incorporate innovative
approaches such as harmonized interfaces and interoperability,
multi-layered safety mechanisms, and efficient engineering.
Intelligent functions form one of the key prerequisites for Smart
Grids. ENEAS protection systems support network operation
during fault tracking or power quality analysis, adding useful
features to the proven benefits of older protection systems.
ENEAS solutions for protection systems allow individual protection devices to work together perfectly using the powerful
communication technologies available today. Examples are,
among others, the complex protection requirements of 1.5 CB
schemes or automatic load shedding between power plants in
industrial networks (fig.6.7-4).
Fig.6.7-3: Typical multi-hierarchy ENEAS telecontrol system
Fig.6.7-4: Example of ENEAS protection system for 1.5 CB scheme
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ENEAS generic solutions

Siemens ENEAS generic solutions are out of the box solutions
the effective, comprehensive and modern total system answer
for turnkey substation automation. They comprise pre-engineered
and universally applicable components for substation layouts at
various voltage levels precisely tailored for a range of selected
applications.
Speed
Faster project delivery
Reduced effort in the definition of requirement and detail
clarifications
Faster project documentation
Faster service and support-based on known project design
(fig.6.7-5).
Siemens ENEAS generic solutions, all based on field proven

engineering concepts, allow reduced project times, offer a high
degree of economic efficiency, and afford the reliability of both
the tried and proven Siemens solutions and products.
ENEAS generic solutions for MV

ENEAS generic solutions for medium voltage are a set of
modules for all typical substation automation purposes within
the medium-voltage distribution grid for
Air-insulated switchgear (carriage type)
Gas-insulated switchgear
Single busbar
Double busbar (fig.6.7-6).
Benefits
Quality
Multiple tested applications and templates provide improved
quality to projects
Increased quality of proposals
More transparency of proposed services
Improved quality of project documentation
Improved quality of hotline and after-sales services.
Security
Easier to adapt and enhance the system even after
commissioning
Safe operation from the user interface to the command output
Secure maintenance: standardized documentation
Secure lifetime support: longterm maintenance because of
large installed base
Security of investment: migration strategies thanks to a wide
installed base.
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MV GIS SBB
BE5
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BE5
BE2
Plant type
MV AIS SBB
Incoming cable/
trafo-feeder
Incoming-feeder
Over-Head Line
(CHL)
QB1
QC9
BE2
BE1
QC1
BE1
Bus section
coupler
QA1
BA1
QA2
QA1
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QC23
QB12
QC13
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QC9
QB2
QC22
BA1
BC1
QC9
QB1
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QC9
QB1
QC9
QB2
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BC2
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QA1
QB21
QB11
QC13
QB2
QB1
QC9
QB1
QC2
QB10
QA1
BA1
QA1
QB1
QC9
Fig.6.7-5: ENEAS generic solutions landscape
BC2
Bus section
coupler
BA1
QA1
-BC1
-BC1
-BC1
-BC2
-BC2
-BC2
-BA1
-QC9
BC1
-BA1
-QC9
-BC1
-BC2
-BA1
-BA1
-QC9
-QC9
BC2
BA1
Incoming-feeder
Over-Head Line
Outgoing
feeder
Outgoing
cable-feeder
Outgoing cable/
trafo-feeder
Incoming-feeder
Over-Head Line
(CHL)
Incoming cable/
trafo-feeder
Outgoing-feeder
Bay level
Outgoing cable/
trafo-feeder
12 bay types
11 bay types
Fig.6.7-6: ENEAS generic solutions for MV plant types
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11 bay types
Bus section
coupler
Outgoing-cable
feeder

The set of modules has been specially designed to provide

off-the-shelf solutions for medium-voltage switchgear, and are
applicable for greenfield projects as well as for refurbishment.
Suitable for all market sectors such as utilities, industry and
infrastructure, as well as for all MV plant types, ENEAS generic
solutions for medium voltage considerably reduce planning and
engineering efforts, increase the overall project quality and
transparency, and speed up project planning and implementation.
Based on Siemens long-standing experience in automation
ofdistribution substations of all sizes and configurations,
ENEASgeneric solutions for medium voltage offers a set of
pre-engineered, universally applicable solutions for substation
automation and protection that cover all types of mediumvoltage switchgear. All system solutions are precisely tailored
fora range of selected applications, and include the entire
documentation in a standardized and pre-prepared format.
Onthe bottom line, they make possible faster returns through
reduced project times and faster project implementation, and
they ensure long-term reliable operation and economic efficiency
(table6.71).
No.
Type
1.0
Incoming feeder
1.1
Incoming cable feeder
1.2
Incoming cable feeder with remote transformer
1.3
Incoming feeder with overhead line
2.0
Outgoing feeder
2.1
Outgoing cable feeder
2.2
Outgoing cable feeder with remote transformer
2.3
Transformer feeder MV/MV
2.4
Transformer feeder MV/LV
Incoming feeder
Outgoing feeder
Coupler
3.1
Bus coupler
3.2
Bus sectionalizer
Central
4.1
Station typical for central IO
Table.6.7-1: Defined bay typical example for gas-insulated doublebusbar switchgear
Geared towards state-of-the-art digital substation automation,

Siemens ENEAS generic solutions for medium voltage are a
comprehensive set of modules comprising tried and tested
solutions for substation automation in distribution grid applications (fig.6.77).
Station overview
To control centers
Station level
Communication
Interface station data
Station-wide function
Station operation
Station communication
Connecting all devices
IEC-compliant
IEC -101 or -104

Station unit
Station
operation
HMI
IEC 61850
Bay level
Combined control and protection
Bay functions
Bay operation
n x bay units
Fig.6.7-7: ENEAS generic solutions for MV plant types
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Based on Siemens long-standing experience in substation

automation of wind power plants of all sizes, ENEAS generic
solutions for wind power comprise a set of pre-engineered,
universally applicable solutions for substation automation and
protection that cover wind turbine tower switchgear as well as
medium-voltage and high-voltage switchgear. All system solutions are precisely tailored for a range of selected applications,
and include the entire documentation in a standardized and
pre-prepared format. On the bottom line, they make possible
faster returns through reduced project times and faster project
implementation, and they ensure long-term reliable operation
and economic efficiency (fig.6.7-9).
Geared towards state-of-the-art digital substation automation,
Siemens ENEAS generic solutions for wind power are a comprehensive set of modules comprising tried and tested solutions for
HV HIS
Compact grid connection
Bay x
Plant type
-QO2
-QZ1
-QA1
Bay x
Bay x
-QA1
-BC1
-QO2
-BA5
-QZ1
-QZ1
-QA1
-T
1 bay types
-QO2
-BA5
3 bay types
Fig.6.7-8: ENEAS generic solutions wind power: HV plant types
Fig.6.7-9: ENEAS generic solutions for wind power
Turbine strings
(no of strings/turbines
per string is indicative only)
Offshore Substation
Single undersea cable
(no diverse path)
2 out of 3 undersea cables

used for diverse fibre route
Workplace
Switch/Router
IEC 60870-5-104
to TNO
red. Option
Fig.6.7-10: Example Automation of the power collection grid with ENEAS generic solutions for wind power
-QA1
-BC1
Remote Terminal Unit

SICAM 1703 AK
406
-BC1
-QZ1
Offshore Substation
HMI Server
SICAM 230
-QO3
-QZ2
-BC1
-QA1
WEB UI Provided
by Others
Onshore Substation
-BA5
-QO3
-QZ2
-QZ1
WTG Transition
Piece (Option
Cost)
SIPROTEC Relay
Bay x
-BA5
-BA5
Turbine strings
(no of strings/turbines
per string isindicative only)
Remote Terminal Unit

SICAM 1703 emic
MV AIS SBB
Bay level
ENEAS generic solutions for wind power

ENEAS generic solutions for wind power are a set of modules for
all typical substation automation purposes within the power
collection grid of all levels of a wind power plant power collection grid. The set of modules has been specially designed to
provide off-the-shelf solutions for wind power purposes, and are
applicable to onshore and offshore wind power projects of all
sizes. ENEAS generic solutions for wind power considerably
reduce planning and engineering efforts, increase the overall
project quality and transparency, and speed up project planning
and implementation (fig.6.7-8).

The set of the three base modules has been specially designed
toprovide SIPROTEC 5 devices for off-the-shelf solutions for
high-voltage switchgear.
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
-QB2
-QB1
-QA1
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
-QB1
-BC1
-BC2
-QA1
-BC1
-BC2
SIEMENS
-QB2
Double-busbar
transformer feeder
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
-QB2
-BA12
ENEAS generic solutions SIPROTEC 5 HV

ENEAS generic solutions using the new generation of protection
devices and bay controllers SIPROTEC 5 for high voltage (GS SIP5
HV) are a set of modules for basic typical substation automation
purposes within the high-voltage transmission grid for
Gas-insulated switchgear
Double-busbar systems (fig.6.7-11)
-QB1
SIEMENS
Double-busbar
bus coupler
-BA11
Double-busbar
line feeder
substation automation in power collection grid applications. This

modular kit covers the entire range of types and sizes of wind
power plants from a single turbine to large-scale wind farms
(fig.6.7-10)
-QA1
-BC1
-BC2
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
-QB9
SIEMENS
SIEMENS
-BC3
-BC4
-QC9
-QA2
-BA1
-BA1
Fig.6.7-11: ENEAS generic solution Siprotec 5 HV bay typicals
This generic solution covers the most common substation

typicals in 380 kV. It shows new features and solutions to find
acost-efficient, secure and future-proof solution. Furthermore,
the generic solution shows different approaches of communication architectures to find the best configuration for the system
operators requirements. The generic solution contains functional and non-functional features concerning a state-of-the-art
substation automation system.
It supports and uses the following new SIPROTEC 5 system
features:
Direct tripping without external trip relays
Synchrocheck with multiple voltage sources
Flexible configuration of the device function
Test disconnect terminal UTME 6-MP and test plug SMP
User-friendly position of the device
Migration of legacy systems
Migration of legacy systems
The product lifecycles of primary and secondary equipment
differ substantially:
Primary equipment:
30 ... 45 years
Secondary equipment:
15 ... 20 years
One lifecycle for primary equipment may include 2 ... 3 lifecycles
for the secondary equipment.
However, a system including both primary and secondary
equipment is unlikely to be modified, as long as its components
function properly (fig.6.7-12).
Product lifecycle and its impact
Components, operating systems, application software is
available on the market for a limited time only
Suppliers cannot deliver and maintain products and tools for
an indefinite period
No new systems can be implemented after phase-out
declaration
Siemens obligations for repair, replacement and maintenance
cease typically 10 years after product cancellation (fig.6.7-13).
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Fig.6.7-12: ENEAS migration: different life and investment cycles for
primary and secondary equipment
Product availability
Product phase-out
Phase-out
declaration
Repair and service available,

no more delivery of complete systems
~ 2 years
Product
cancellation
~ 10 years
AB: Last call to purchase complete legacy system

B:
Legacy systems no longer available for purchase,
limited availability of extensions
BC: Repair, spare parts and service available
C:
Cancellation, repair, spare parts, service unavailable thereafter
Fig.6.7-13: ENEAS migration: typical Siemens obligations for repair,
replacement and maintenance for substation automation
equipment
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To avoid faults or breakdowns, a proactive planning and timely

execution of migrations is essential.
Protection of existing investment only such components are
being replaced, for which an immediate need exists
Minimization of the effort to renew or modify existing wiring
or communication lines
Retention of the original functionality with respect to
protection, interlocking, switching sequences, automation
functions, etc.
Preparation of the systems for new functionalities and future
requirements
Re-use of engineering data, parameter settings and
configuration data, wherever possible
Reduced, partial or even no outage times
Reliable and trouble-free execution of the migration
Distribution of the migration activities and the associated cost
over a certain period of time
Simple and step-by-step readjustment and familiarization for
the operating staff to the new solution.
The ENEAS migration concept and approach for the legacy
systems takes all the relevant aspects for a smooth migration
from the legacy systems
L SA 676 (substation automation system)
SINAUT LSA (substation automation system)
8TK (substation interlocking system)
SICAM SAS (substation automation system) to the actual and
future-proof system out of the SIEMENS substation automation
portfolio.
Especially the following requirements are solved by the ENEAS

migration approach
Parallel operation of legacy system and target system
components during migration, possibly with fallback solution
Deployment of dismantled material as spare parts or for
extensions in other parts of the system
Look & feel of the target system resembles the legacy systems
regarding user interface and operation
Many legacy protocols, including those proprietary to Siemens,
are being supported by the target systems
A variety of conversion tools and procedures for parameter
andconfiguration data is available
In-house know-how within Siemens facilitates tailored
migration solutions
All components required to implement the migration
solutioncan be provided by Siemens from one single source
Migration steps and procedures can be tested in the
Siemenslab, and in many cases offline on the live system
Training of the operating personnel on-the-job in
synchronization with the migration.

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6.7.3 Solutions for Distribution

Automation
ENEAS distribution automation
Distribution automation is the complete automation of all controllable equipment and functions in the distribution power system.
Main tasks are the operation and maintenance of distribution
system facilities to improve the quality of service, reduce theoperating costs, increase the efficient use of energy, and fast adaption
to the changing energy environment. Distribution automation also
includes newer applications such as fault detection, fault location analysis, voltage control, and power quality measurements.
Medium- and low-voltage automation
Medium- and low-voltage solutions for distribution automation
guarantee the cost-optimized operation and maintenance of
primary equipment, increased supply safety and voltage quality,
and a rapid adjustment to changes in the distribution network.
A major requirement on electricity supply systems is a high supply
reliability for the customer which is mainly determined by the
distribution network. Supply reliability is influenced by various
technical and organizational factors, and typically quantified by
criteria such as SAIDI and SAIFI. In general, customer expectations on supply reliability are steadily increasing. In some cases,
explicit power quality criteria are even included in negotiated
contracts between customers and utilities. Moreover, in liberalized markets, regulators typically require the utilities to report on
the reliability performance, or define explicit performance targets
that are even penalized in case of violations in several countries.
Given this background, the power quality performance of distribution networks is coming more and more into the focus of
system operators. Cost-effective measures and concepts for
system development and operation are necessary. Performance
targets demanded by customers and regulators are becoming a
key factor for economic system operation. Understanding the
correlations between the respective measures and their detailed
and quantitative impact on the systems reliability performance is
therefore becoming more and more important.
Benefits of medium- and low-voltage automation:
Increase of distribution reliability
Improvement of distribution operations and maintenance
Faster disturbance analysis and fault location
Asset monitoring for ageing infrastructure and avoidance of
asset overload
Increase of distribution power quality to be in line with given
voltage range, and avoidance of power quality issues for
medium-sized industry
Leverage of medium-sized distributed generation and small
decentralized generation
Clear view about power flow
Active load balancing and rearrangement in distribution
network for operational issues
Utilization of up-to-date technology like communication node
with broadband infrastructure

types of primary equipment: circuit-breakers, reclosers, disconnectors, sectionalizers and load breakers.
Portfolio:
Medium- and low-voltage automation
Self-healing applications and wide area monitoring
Monitoring, remote control, and self-healing application
High supply reliability for the customer a major requirement
for electricity supply systems is mainly determined by the
distribution networks, which typically feature a low degree of
automation only. Even the automation of a smaller part of the
network with Monitoring, remote control, and self-healing
application can realize significant improvements. Intelligent
automation equipment in primary and secondary substations
allows for effective monitoring and decision-making without
human intervention. Reliability of energy supply primarily
depends on the distribution network, and its importance is
growing. It is generally quantified by two indicators: SAIDI
(non-availability) and SAIFI (interruption frequency).
Scalable distribution automation solutions start with simple
monitoring and control of distribution substations, and end
withclosed-loop self-healing (Fault Location Isolation and
Service Restoration). In cable networks, mainly RTUs and shortcircuit detectors are used for the automation of ring-main units.
For overhead line networks, IEDs and protection relays ensure
control and monitoring of reclosers and sectionalizers. Selfhealing automation can provide secure and reliable operation
ofoverhead lines and cable networks, and can be used for all
Principle of self-healing (Fault Location, Isolation and Service

Restoration FLISR)
Fault location: Analysis and detection of permanent faults,
broken jumpers, loss of substation source, and lockout due
tomiscoordinated protective devices
Fault isolation: The distribution network is broken into feeder
section zones that can be isolated or energized from one or
more sources using fault-interrupting or switching devices
(i.e., circuit-breaker, recloser, load breaker, etc.). Evaluation
todetermine if any unfaulted zones are de-energized
Service restoration: Automatic restoring of unfaulted zones
using alternative sources (if available). Change of settings
groups to better coordinate the protective devices in the new
network topology. Restoration of upstream zones that were
de-energized due to miscoordination of the protective devices
Return to initial conditions: @ Operator request.
Distribution automation architectures
Centralized: Automation logic is implemented in the
controlcenter
Semi-decentralized: Automation logic is implemented
attheprimary substation level
Decentralized: Automation logic is implemented at
RMU/feeder level (fig.6.7-14).
Decentral
Intelligence Provided
by RMU and Feeders
Semi-Decentral
Automation systems
at substation level
Central
Automation
implemented
at Control Center
Fig.6.7-14: Semi-decentralized architecture
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Semi-decentralized Automation Architecture

The regional controller based on the SICAM substation automation system ensures local self-healing automation, and also
provides additional supervisory information. It is located in the
primary substation as a link between the central SCADA system
and the intelligent field devices. Protection relays like SIPROTEC
monitor and protect distribution feeders in the primary substation. Disconnectors and switches at the ring-main units can be
controlled and monitored via a customized ENEAS distribution
automation box including SICAM RTUs and SICAM FCM.
Standard ANSI protection functions in the SIPROTEC relay handle
critical fault situations by tripping circuit-breakers at the in-feed
point. The ENEAS distribution automation box sends the status
of the distribution network to the regional controller for analysis
and for taking further actions.
Fig.6.7-15: Decentralized architecture
The regional controller is set up to:

Detect fault location using fault indications from the field
Manage standardized switching sequences for fault isolation
Handle further actions for reconfiguration and service
restoration (fig.6.7-15).
Decentralized Automation Architecture
The system is designed to work using independent automated
devices. The self-healing logic resides in individual SIPROTEC
7SC80 feeder automation controllers located in the feeder level.
Each feeder section contains a SIPROTEC 7SC80 with a powerful
programmable logic controller (PLC) that can be easily configured by the utility to operate the switching devices in response
to local or network conditions. Because the relays communicate
with each other in a peer-to-peer fashion, the system operates
autonomously with no need for a master controller.
Modern communication systems primarily use the open

IEC61850 standard to support this decentralized application.
IEC61850 provides the required logic and flexibility for the
realization of the self-healing functionality. Peer-to-peer functionality via IEC61850 Generic Object Oriented Substation
Events (GOOSE) messages not only provide binary data, but also
analog values. Each SIPROTEC 7SC80 unit contains extensive
programmable logic, which is designed with the FASE (Feeder
Automation Sequence Editor) engineering tool to realize the
automation functionalities. The IEDs then handle the selfhealing functionality, attempting to clear and isolate the faults
in order to initiate the service restoration logic (fig.6.7-16).
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Fig.6.7-16: Semi-decentralized architecture

Wide area monitoring application

In many cases, explicit power quality criteria are even being
included in contracts between customers and utilities. Moreover,
regulators in liberalized markets are requiring that utilities
document network reliability, or they define explicit performance targets. Many countries even impose penalties for noncompliance. This being the case, power quality is becoming
more and more of a focus. Operators are requiring suitable
measures that allow them to acquire information from the
distribution network at any time, and thus to control the distribution network more efficiently.
The regional controller based on the SICAM substation automation
system ensures intelligent concepts for voltage regulation, and can
help achieve the defined performance goals of a defined network
area. The regional controller makes them a key factor in supplying
energy cost-effectively and reducing investments in new lines.
Knowing which measures supply which measurable added value
for network operation is becoming increasingly important.
Our system solutions take all these topics into account and
provide a secure voltage level. The primary transformer or a line
voltage regulator will receive their tap changes from the wide
area monitoring application of regional controller based on the
basis of the distributed voltage measurement in the mediumvoltage grid and low-voltage grid (fig.6.7-17).
6.7.4 Solutions for Industry Grids

Industry solutions
Every industrial process relies on an adequate supply of electrical
power. In large industrial plants, power is usually supplied via
the companys own grid. Such industry grids feature integrated
electricity generation with on-site generator sets that can supply
at least a large part of the energy required for production.
Industry grids are typically connected to a power utilitys
external grid, but can also be operated in island mode. Several
are designed as dedicated island grids especially in the oil and
gas industry, in remote regions, and in offshore locations.
ENEAS industry solutions covers the whole range of energy automation for industry grids: Monitoring, control, protection and
power management are supporting the efficient grid operation,
and cater for high reliability and quality of power supply for
industrial production processes.
The base for ENEAS industry is the substation automation
system: Proven components of the product families SICAM and
SIPROTEC are connected with network communication based on
IEC61850 and distributed functions. They also cater for interfaces to external devices, such as LV feeders or the process
control center (DCS).
Typically, ENEAS industry solutions are based on a 3-level

configuration consisting of
Feeder level
Station level
Plant level.
For more details of ENEAS substation automation and protection,
please see chapter 6.7.2.
ENEAS power management
Reliable power supply and stability of the power grid are essential for an efficient industrial production. These requirements
aremet by ENEAS power management. The functions cater for
stable frequency and voltage, keep power import within desired
range according to load agreements with external power supplier, protect primary equipment from overloading, and cater for
a secure power supply even in critical situations (fig.6.7-18).
Fig.6.7-17: Secure voltage level based on distributed voltage

measurement in the medium-voltage grid and low-voltage grid

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Automatic load shedding

In case of overload, the automatic load shedding stabilizes the
power supply of industrial plants through the prioritized disconnection of consumers, thereby ensuring that core processes
remain under power in critical situations, and expensive downtimes are avoided. Load shedding is especially important when
critical events, such as the tripping of a generator, endanger the
grid stability. In such situations, low priority consumers are
disconnected to restore the balance between energy generation
and consumption.
ENEAS load shedding includes 3 different functional versions,
which can be combined according to the operational needs of
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the grid, and which complement each other for a comprehensive

and selective reaction (fig.6.7-19).
Fast power-based load shedding
Power-based load shedding continously calculates the necessary
reactions to critical scenarios that could occur in the grid in
advance. Therefore it is always prepared for such contingencies
in a predictive way, and takes into account the actual distribution of power.
For every contingency, load shedding calculates how much
power has to be shed, and which feeders are to be tripped
according to their predefined priority. By this method, load
shedding sheds only as much load as necessary for restoring the
nominal frequency.
The predictive calculation enables a very fast reaction when a
contingency occurs. Critical trigger events are transmitted to all
feeder devices over Ethernet using IEC61850 with GOOSE
messages. This method is more reliable and economic than
traditional parallel wiring, and caters for reaction times below
70 ms.
Fig.6.7-18: Functions of ENEAS power management
Dynamic power-based load shedding

Loads change as needed by the industrial production process. In
island mode, these variations are balanced by the on-site turbines. As the need for power increases, the spinning reserve of
the generators decreases, reducing the flexibility of the operator
for starting additional big loads. Such a situation will still maintain balanced load and generation, and frequency will be stable,
therefore fast reaction is not necessary. On the contrary it is
required that dynamic load shedding includes a time delay
avoiding too sensitive shedding activity.
Dynamic load shedding monitors the spinning reserve for a

defined limit. By shedding low priority loads, the required
reserve is restored. Dynamic load shedding includes supervision
of gradual overload. This means that generators may be overloaded for a limited time and with limited value. As long as
theselimits are not exceeded, shedding will not be activated.
As an alternative to shedding, the start of big loads can be
inhibited if the spinning reserve is not sufficient.
Frequency-based load shedding
This function reacts to a violation of a defined set of underfrequency limits. For every limit it can be defined which feeders
have to trip in order to restore the nominal frequency. The
assignment of feeders to the limits is stored in the bay devices,
therefore they react independently of the central load shedding
controller. The operator has full overview and control of the
assignments on the HMI.
Frequency-based load shedding is often used as a backup function to the fast load shedding, because of this high availability,
but it can be also used as an independent main function for
smaller applications.
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Fig.6.7-19: Principle of ENEAS load shedding
Generation control
Industry grids are often supported by several generators to
support island mode in case of a fault of the intertie to the
external utility. Beyond that, these generators are used to
reduceenergy production costs and improve the security of
supply. In industry grids there are mainly gas turbines, steam
turbines, and diesel engines to drive the generators. They
allaretypically equipped with their own primary controllers:
thegovernor and the excitation with voltage control.
If several generators operate jointly in an islanded industry grid,
they need to be coordinated to maintain nominal frequency and
voltage. This is the task of a secondary control, which is the
main part of generation control (fig.6.7-20).
ENEAS generation control supports the grid operator in all
modes:
In connected mode it keeps power import and phase angle
within contractual limits by controlling own production
In island mode it stabilizes frequency and voltage in the grid.

In all modes, generation control shares the produced power

between the running generators to maximize the spinning
reserve (fig.6.7-21).
ENEAS generation control runs on a central server, based on
SICAM 230, and needs distributed controllers at each generator
set to exchange the necessary data. Typically there is a mix of
serial and parallel interfaces to the primary controllers, with
raise/lower commands for the setpoints. A small SICAM controller can handle the interface and provide the necessary logics.
It is connected with IEC 61850 to the central controller on plant
level.
Integrated solution
ENEAS power management is totally integrated in ENEAS substation automation, and runs on a controller on plant level, which is
often designed redundant. The system configuration can easily
be adapted to the size and importance of the plant and its grid.
There are no additional devices needed for power management,
and the efficient communication structure is based on reliable
fiber-optic cables with redundant ring structures. The communication reduces parallel wiring significantly, and is open for the
future by using the international standard IEC61850.
The system configuration is based on proven concepts, and
includes certified security concepts (fig.6.7-22).
There is only ONE user interface used for monitoring and controlas well as for power management. Thus, operation is very
efficient and fast to learn, with high ergonomics and clear
screens guiding the operator in critical situations, and providing
both overview and detailed cockpits for the electrical engineers.
Set 1
Turbine
Set n
Generator
Governor
Turbine
Excitation Primary
controller
AVR
Governor
Generator
Excitation Primary
controller
AVR
Secondary
controller
Generation control
Fig.6.7-20: Principle of ENEAS generation control
Load/frequency
control
Automatic voltage
control
Spinning reserve
calculation
Load
sharing
Fig.6.7-21: Structure of ENEAS generation control
Workstation 1
Workstation n
SICAM 230
control center
Redundant server
for SCADA and
generation
control
Plant level
Ethernet
ENEAS power management offers even more functions for

project-specific solutions. These include automatic switchover
toisland mode in the event of faults, and synchronisation for
reconnection. Protection schemes and interlocking are just to
bementioned here.
If energy costs are a large part of the production costs of the
plant, it is possible to upgrade the system to optimize the
schedule for the generators based on load forecasts.
Substation level:
SICAM SCU
and HMI
Feeder level:
SIPROTEC
protection
and control
6
Redundant
controller for
load shedding
Substation operation
Remote maintenance
Station n
Router
Station bus:
Ethernet and
IEC 61850
Interface to the primary controller
Fig.6.7-22: Configuration with integrated power management
ENEAS power management usually starts with a thorough

analysis of the grid. Powerful tools to simulate and test the
industry grid are available, combined with the expertise of
skilled electrical engineers who can identify weak points in
thegrid and recommend measures to operate the grid in a
safeway.Their analysis also delivers important parameters
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6.7.5 Solutions for Monitoring and

Control Center
The Power Enginering Guide deals with three application fields

concerning system solutions for control centers. It is focused on
the requirements and features of the main system, and describes
the basis for all control center applications.
Introduction
Flexibility, modularity and scalability ENEAS solutions for
monitoring and control center
The borders between substation automation, control center and
branch systems like wind power, airport and industry are fluent
because of the increased performance of modern host systems
and the software architecture behind them. Also, customer
demands require a highly flexible, scalable and reliable control
center system that support the workflows of today and make
them prepared for the requirements of the future.
ENEAS monitoring and control center solutions cover a large
range of application fields. With the engineering experience of
thousands of systems for:
Substation automation
Control center for utilities incl. electricity, gas, water and
district heating
Wind power application
HVDC platform
Condition monitoring
Industry
Airports
Buildings and hospitals
Data centers
Smart Grid applications.
Monitoring and control center solutions are a powerful part of

modern energy automation.
The chapters Solutions for renewable wind power and ISCM

Integrated Substation Condition Monitoring describe more
indetail two applications based on a common platform but
covering totally different demands.
Only a flexible platform allows to implement a lot of different
system solutions as provided in the ENEAS solution portfolio.
System solutions for control center
Modern control centers have to fulfill a large number of requirements. They gather a wide range of highly detailed information
about the network and its current state. This assists operating
personnel in controlling the central network, and allows rapid
reaction and specific countermeasures to be taken in the event
of a fault. Additional high-quality applications, such as energy
management, metering, asset management, etc., can either be
integrated directly in the control system, or can be linked to it
via interfaces to offer further value added. This provides an
efficient system for the small to medium-sized range of applications that enhance the large network control systems available
from Siemens (fig.6.7-23).
Control center basic functionalities:
Editor
Alarm and event lists
Worldview
Database management
Topology
Virtualized
Hardware
Electricity
Region I
Gas
Region II
Renewable
Management
Server
Service
Region III
Workstation
Terminal
Region I WorkServer
station
Terminal
Region II
Server
Editor
Main workstation 24/7
Daytime workstation 8/5
Fig.6.7-23: Flexibility and scalability of control center solutions
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Emergency workstation

All-in-one, server-client
Redundancy
Web server integration
Power distribution calculation
Message control (SMS, mail, etc.)
Communication protocols
Multi-touch applications
Report generator.
With a powerful basis of functionalities it is possible to ensure the
main workflows. But as a functional shaping, a lot of expansion
modules that support the operator are needed. A flexible control
center system also has to provide extension functions like:
Topological coloring
Fault localization out of protection data
Switching sequence management
EMS energy management system for electricity and gas
Power distribution calculation
Simulation
Switching procedure management
SQL outsourcing/Database connectivity
Report generator
Energy management for renewables
Distribution automation functionalities.
Modularity
Our control system software has always proven effective for
traditional applications in substation automation and in power
grids with electricity, gas, water, and district heating. It also
serves as the basis for wind farm, industry, and airport technology. More importantly, we use the same platform for implementing application-specific solution packages, for example,
condition monitoring, load shedding, network monitoring, meter
integration, and power quality monitoring. These modules can
be used in any combination, depending on the application.
theyare integrated into the operation and process areas as an

integral component in the security concept. With control center
solutions, customers benefit from tested updates and patches,
as well as from continual development as per accepted cyber
security standards. Because update and backup management is
simple and fool-proof, system support is as simple as possible
and as secure as necessary.
Furthermore, a long term upgrade strategy is a must. To protectthe investment of the installations and applications, the
systems have to be portable without engineering efforts to
newer versions. For example, the SICAM 230 platform provides
an upgrade over the last 20 years, thus ensuring software
availability at least for the next 10 years.
Scalability focus on small to medium-sized systems as
expansions to large control centers
From industry PCs to multi-server solutions with over 100,000
data points, Siemens small to medium-sized controlcenter
solutions are all based on the same system platform. This platform can be installed on all current Windows operating systems
from a DVD, in order to order to ensure a consistent system
quality environment which is both simple and convenient.
In addition, the control center systems are more and more
integrated in the companys IT landscape. Not like in former
times, where control center and business IT infrastructure were
separated. This implents a nearly seamless integration into the
companys IT infrastructure (fig.6.7-24).
Virtualization
Virtualization enabled the number of physical servers to be
reduced substantially, with a commensurate decrease in maintenance costs. Hardware can be shared and jointly monitored. Only
four physical servers are used for all of the virtual servers, with
data stored on a RAID system that is shared by all of the systems.
Modularity allows to integrate new applications into proven

systems without redesign of the existing system. That makes
SCADA systems highly flexible.
Communication
Communication is a key factor for successfully integrating a wide
variety of sensors into one control system. In the beginnings,
control center systems started with proprietary vendor specific
protocols. Interoperability was not provided. But to replace or
update a control center it is necessary to implement the older
communication protocols. In addition to the IEC61850 and
IEC60870-5-104 standards, the Siemens solutions offer another
200 protocols, from the building automation bus to accepted
industry protocols. Todays control systems must serve as the
hub for communication with other control and monitoring
systems, thereby permitting the connection of higher-level
systems with, for example, IEC61850 servers, ICCP/TASE.2,
andIEC60870-5-104.
Fig.6.7-24: Seamless integration into IT infrastructure

Solutions for small control center
Maintenance and Cyber Security

Maintenance and Cyber Security are becoming increasingly
important for command and control systems, which is why
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Solutions for renewable wind power

With the great experience from large onshore and offshore wind
power projects over the last years, Siemens has engineered a lot
of applications requested by wind power systems.
At the beginning, mainly substation automation and grid connection were the standard solutions covered by energy automation (see ENEAS generic solutions for wind power).
In addition, solutions are designed for asset monitoring, connectivity to turbine control systems, onshore and offshore applications, infeed controllers, and last but not least the integration of
HVDC controllers into a SCADA system.
So finally it is possible to design a complete bundle of secondary
applications for wind park solutions that represents a modular
solution for wind power:
Grid connection and grid code compliance, voltage/VAr
controller capacitor bank controller
Energy automation solution for onshore and offshore
substations
Integration of auxillary components
Platform signals (pumps, engines)
Fire protection
Lighting
Building heating and conditioning
Fig.6.7-25: Offshore wind farm grid
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Asset monitoring
SCADA workstation ( onshore and offshore )
Energy management (e.g. German EEG)
Remote operation center for renewables
Communication to wind power controller
Communication to TSO grid operator (fig.6.7-25)
Maintenance and remote operation
Maintenance and remote operation are becoming increasingly
important for wind power systems. Two drivers for remote
control centers are:
Distributed wind turbines
Operation and maintenance crews observe turbines that are
installed across larger regions, up to a country or a continent.
That kind of installations are not easy to reach. With a remote
system, the fault diagnosis is much faster and crews are
coordinated much more effectively.
Large wind power plants onshore and offshore
Especially in offshore installations, the platforms and
windturbines are hard to access. Thus, on-site work must
beplanned very carefully, and is very expensive. A wellimplemented operation and maintenance system supports
onshore and offshore crews in order to reduce working time
on site, maintenance efforts, and downtimes of the plant
(fig.6.7-26).

SCADA System
(Offshore)
SCADA System
(Offshore)
SICAM 1703
Data Concentrator
& Auxillary Park Signals
REMOTE
Access
132 kV
Connection to:
Grid Operator
Platform / Wind Farm Owner
Service and Support Provider
IEC 61850
Switch
32 kV
Switch
SIPROTEC (Onshore Substation)
SIPROTEC (Turbines)
Onshore
Offhore
Fig.6.7-26: SCADA system with onshore and offshore part
Large control centers for renewables have a different view on

the wind farms and platforms than just the part of energy
automation or substation control. Nowadays it is possible to
implement it with the Siemens ENEAS solution for renewable
wind power:
Operation of the wind farm
Observation of the complete system with
Turbines
Energy automation
Platform or wind farm auxillary signals
Asset condition monitoring
Fault management
Remote operation.
ISCM Integrated Substation Condition Monitoring

Maximum availability and reliability, along withknowledge of
themaintenance condition, are vital for transmission and distribution networks. For this reason, equipment must be constantly
monitored and analyzed with a view to keeping maintenance
and outage costs to a minimum. There is no other way to optimize the performance of all technical equipment. With ISCM
(Integrated Substation Condition Monitoring), Siemens offers
asolution that integrates all technical equipment into one
central condition monitoring system, thus helping customers
toimprove their reaction time when it comes to preventing
failures (fig.6.7-27).
Forced by effectivity and economical pressure, the wind power

control center becomes a more complete and challenging
application than any other control center application before.
Fig.6.7-27: Seamless integration into IT Infrastructure
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ISCM centralized condition monitoring of all equipment

Regardless of whether monitoring the condition of transformers,
switchgear (gas- or air-insulated), overhead lines, cables, or
surge arresters is required, ISCM offers suitable packages for
monitoring the condition of all components used. Additional
signals from a system (access control, battery standby supplies,
emergency power supply equipment, etc.) can also be
integrated.
Unlike conventional systems that only monitor individual
components, Siemens integrated analysis system permits
meaningful predictions about the future condition of all
equipment throughout the entire network.
In addition to its wide range of monitoring functions, ISCM
excels in terms of scalability. Both these factors are essential
when it comes to precisely adapting the condition monitoring
package to the actual requirements of a particular system or
network. The knowledge modules specially developed for ISCM
provide exact analyses and calculations of the raw monitoring
data, thereby permitting monitoring and timely alarm signaling
that go far beyond mere limit monitoring.
Transformer
Hot-spot temperature (ANSI/IEEE)
Ageing/loss of lifetime
Energy efficency/cooling efficiency
Gas-in-oil analysis
Bushing monitoring.
GIS (HV/MV)
Gas density monitoring
Partial discharge monitoring.
Circuit-breaker monitoring
CT/VT monitoring
Performance monitoring (tripping and reaction time)
Spring or hydraulic system monitoring
Maintenance counter and alarms.
Overhead line monitoring
Voltage and sag monitoring
Icing monitoring
Ampacity monitoring (fig.6.7-28)
ISCM can be integrated into any existing switchgear. As a complete, integrated solution, this innovative condition monitoring
system delivers comprehensive information on the systemss
condition in a standardized data format.
Fig.6.7-28: ISCM example of a central system for monitoring information
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Condition Monitoring (ISCM)
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Grid diagnostics
SIMEAS SAFIR efficiency in grid analysis and monitoring
Changing market conditions, more and diverse tasks, and
increasingly small windows of time for an adequate reaction to
grid disturbances pose new challenges to power grid operators.
The detailed real-time overview of a power systems performance is of the utmost importance today due to increased
bidirectional power flow and a need for real time system awareness. This supports the grid operators in having a clearer picture
of the network supporting blackout prevention, having clearer
information of assets and infrastructure being used. The electrical markets are in the deregulation process and cost minimizing programs are put in place. In addition, more and more
tasks must be fulfilled by the same crew (or by a reduced crew)
at the system operator's site. Users require fast fault identification and fault clearance.
SIMEAS SAFIR
Is a web-based system giving real-time grid information for
better situation awareness
Is a software platform that provides the basis for optimal data
integration of various devices within a power system
Collects fault records, substation automation events, power
quality measurements, and synchrophasors
Enables manufacturer independent, system-wide access to
measurements
Analyzes this data automatically

Alows operators and experts to quickly focus on essential facts
and take appropriate decisions.
Fault analysis, power quality and wide area monitoring
allunder one roof (fig.6.7-29)
SIMEAS SAFIR is a server-based solution which is scalable from
asingle-server up to a multi-server solution consisting of application servers and specific data collectors. The data collectors
can connect to substation automation systems (e.g., SICAM
PAS), dedicated data gateways, SCADA, lightning detection
databases, disturbance recording and power quality systems
(e.g., SICAM PQS), phasor data concentrators, data warehouses,
etc., and collect both event-related and statistical data from
these sources. Moreover, the software can be customized to
takefull advantage of existing infrastructure and legacy systems.
SIMEAS SAFIR standardizes all data to make them fully understandable and usable for automatic processing of any kind.
Typical data sources:
Technical data
Protection relays
Digital fault recorders
Power quality meters
Phasor measurement units
Power meters
RTU
Fig.6.7-29: SIMEAS SAFIR analysis cores: fault analysis, power quality and wide area monitoring
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Business data
Data warehouses
Supervisory control and data acquisition
Geographic information systems.
Data processing with SIMEAS SAFIR provides a number of
tangible advantages for all departments that have to work with
system monitoring data:
Control and protection staff benefit from the automatic
reading and processing of all available data, and a unified
report standard. This makes cumbersome and time-consuming
manual reporting a thing of the past.
The asset management benefits from consistent fault analysis
and the drawn conclusions about faults related to assets. In
this way, manual fault and power quality reports handling
becomes obsolete, and maloperation or defects can be
prevented beforehand.
The management can act on the basis of more and more
transparent data, which makes maintenance faster and more
calculable.
Control center operators benefit from automated data
collection and processing that makes possible timely and
well-informed decisions on the basis of full access to all
relevant data.
Fig.6.7-30: Information overview of a selected event
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Fault analysis
Collecting data and putting the pieces of the event analysis
puzzle together does not need to be a tedious, time-consuming
matter. SIMEAS SAFIR utilizes data from all sources for time- and
cost-efficient grid control and maintenance. Line faults due to
environmental influences cannot be prevented. SIMEAS SAFIR
makes handling such faults faster, easier, and more efficient.
SIMEAS SAFIR collects fault records from all data sources like
protection relay or digital fault recorder automatically usually
in COMTRADE format. In this process, time synchronization is
verified and optimized, so the records can be grouped in event
folders. These records are pre-processed to facilitate further
analysis. The software detects analog signal changes, and
provides numerous measurements, such as phasors and loop
impedances, for each electrical state of the power system. User
can also flag fault records and hide them, which occur during
commissioning or protection testing. SIMEAS SAFIR enables for
the control and protection staff a time-efficient analysis and
reporting. This reduces costs and contributes to a better
system reliability through measures derived from
comprehensive data (fig.6.7-30).

SIMEAS SAFIR also can collect the events at the source by using
RTUs or dedicated IEC61850 gateways, for instance.
Alternatively, SCADA databases or exports from substation
automation systems can be used. This way, SIMEAS SAFIR
becomes a system-wide sequence of events (SOE) recorder,
which is the optimum solution (fig.6.7-33).
SIMEAS SAFIR groups all data that are related to a power
system event into a single folder, which considerably facilitates
the analysis: fault records, slow-scan records, voltage dips,
andothers. The application can then determine critical event
patterns. Users browse the list of events which draws the
attention on the spots and patterns of interest for each event.
Events are tagged as important based on several criteria, and
users can register to receive notifications based on their own
preferences.
Power quality
Addressing the new challenges power system operators have to
master Power Quality (PQ) monitoring. Traditionally focused on
the quality of supply at the lower voltage levels, PQ monitoring
plays an increasing role on all voltage levels today. The reasons
include the obligation to know the quality of supply to distribution systems or major customers, and to quickly assess the
impact of voltage events. But the flow of harmonic currents or
unbalanced currents often also needs to be understood, from
the origin of disturbances to the locations where it may disturb

proper operation of power electronics or controls. That is why
control and protection staff requires continuous, accurate
recording nowadays (fig.6.7-31).
SIMEAS SAFIR uses voltage and current quality measurements
from various power quality devices and systems from Siemens
and from other suppliers. The preferred data sources are
configurable PQ recorders featuring TCP/IP communication
and standard protocols, such as Modbus. SIMEAS SAFIR can
fetch essential measurements directly from these devices,
evenat short intervals. Alternatively, measurements can be
imported in PQDIF format or from vendor-specific PQ
databases.
SIMEAS SAFIR displays the measurements on the web
interface, regardless of their origin, and facilitates easy
browsing of numerous data channels. SIMEAS SAFIR also
provides a scaled comparison between the PQ indicators
andthe relevant compatibility thresholds For reference,
thepowerquality measurements can be compared to
regulatory thresholds (e.g., according to EN50160).
In the end, SIMEAS SAFIR can also send a PQ summary of
thelast seven days by e-mail to detect and understand
qualityissues.
Fig.6.7-31: Power quality web page
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Wide area monitoring

Automated data collection from PMU, enables transparent
information about critical grid situations in order to react
adequately company-wide and web-based.
6
Fig.6.7-32: Phasor diagram
Fig.6.7-33: Event list
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SIMEAS SAFIR takes advantage of the increasing availability

ofphasor measurement units (PMU). By connecting to
phasordata concentrators (PDC), the server can display
synchrophasors just as easily as other online measurements
onany connected client PC, thus allowing frequency
trackingand phase monitoring (fig.6.7-32), (fig.6.7-33).

Using either power quality meters or phasor measurement units,

SIMEAS SAFIR can compute the average value of power system
frequency, and display trend diagrams with various time scales.
Measured frequencies exhibiting significant deviations are
partitioned in islands. The frequencies of each island are traced
and compared to detect islanding and assess its gravity in
numerous situations.
SIMEAS SAFIR displays tables and geographical views of the
positive-sequence voltage amplitudes and angles across the
monitored power system. Furthermore, the user can select
couples of PMU locations and appropriate thresholds in order
to trigger phase events.
Further functionalities
SIMEAS SAFIR keeps recorded measurements from PQ recorder
and PMUs in a database buffer for several weeks. This makes it
possible to capture recordings afterwards, even weeks after
the event of interest.
SIMEAS SAFIR can provide estimates of the source impedance
whenever a significant power change takes place. This feature
is especially useful with renewable generation units and HVDC
stations that require the verification of short-circuit power.
SIMEAS SAFIR takes a broader approach toward voltage change
than power quality recording, and looks at the changes of
phase-to-earth, phase-to-phase, and sequence voltages altogether.
6.7.6 Solutions for Cyber Security

Protection against unauthorized access, operator errors, and
other internal and external threats is becoming increasingly
important in energy automation, because such threats can
haveserious consequences for the power supply.
ENEAS cyber security is the framework for various measures
toincrease the cyber security in customer projects.
ENEAS Secure Substation is a generic approach based on
products with implemented cyber security functionalities, and
adaptable to all kind of substation automation solutions.
ENEAS Secure Substation covers the base cyber security requirements, and defines measures for pre-acquisition, offering and
project delivery, as well as the creation of the corresponding
material. It contains documents for cyber security reference
architecture, technical solution, and necessary process descriptions.
As a result of those activities, a typical ENEAS solution has been
successfully WIB 2.0 certified by Wurldtech in September 2012,
covering a typical energy automation configuration in the
industrial environment.
ENEAS Secure Substation is integral part of the energy automation solutions for Smart Grid, see section 8.5 (IT-Security).

Cyber security
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Protection, Substation Automation, Power Quality and Measurements

6.2 Protection Systems

6.2.2 SIPROTEC and Reyrolle Relay Families

6.2.4 Protection Coordination

6.3 Substation Automation

6.3.2 Overview and Solutions

6.3.3 SICAM PAS

6.3.4 SICAMStation Unit

6.3.5 SICAM RTUs

6.4 Power Quality and Measurements

6.4.2 SICAMP Power Meter

6.4.3 SICAMT Electrical Measurement Transducer 368

6.4.6 SICAMPQS Fault Recorder

6.4.7 SIGUARD PDP Phasor Data Processor

6.5 Protection and Substation Communication 385

6.5.2 Principle Communication Structures

6.5.3 Multiple Communication Options

6.5.4 Network Redundancy Protocols

6.5.5 Communication Between Substation Using

6.5.6 Requirements for Remote Data Transmission 398

6.7 Efficient Network and Energy Automation

6.7.1 Introduction, Portfolio Overview

6.7.2 Solutions for Substation Automation

6.7.3 Solutions for Distribution Automation

6.7.4 Solutions for Industry Grids

6.7.5 Solutions for Monitoring and Control Center

6.7.6 Solutions for Cyber Security

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Fig.6.1-1: Siemens energy automation products

Siemens Energy Sector Power Engineering Guide Edition 7.1

Energy automation from Siemens stands for a simplified

Protection, Substation Automation, Power Quality and Measurements

Complete technology from one partner

Furthermore, Siemens activities include:

6.2 Protection Systems

Section 6.2.2 gives an overview of the various product lines of

To ensure a selective protection system, section 6.2.4 gives hints

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6.2.2 SIPROTECand Reyrolle Relay

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their grids in an intelligent, ecological, reliable and efficient way,

Protection, Substation Automation, Power Quality and Measurements

The products of the long-standing British

For further information please visit:

Fig.6.2-2: Siemens protection family

Fig.6.2-1: SIPROTEC Pioneer over generations

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SIPROTECCompact Maximum protection minimum space

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Fig.6.2-5: Feeder automation

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SIPROTECCompact system features

Fig.6.2-6 shows exemplary how the most different tasks can be

Busbar protection via

6.2 Protection Systems

6.2.2 SIPROTEC and Reyrolle Relay Families

6.2.4 Protection Coordination

6.3 Substation Automation

6.3.2 Overview and Solutions

6.3.3 SICAM PAS

6.3.4 SICAMStation Unit

6.3.5 SICAM RTUs

6.4 Power Quality and Measurements

6.4.2 SICAMP Power Meter

6.4.3 SICAMT Electrical Measurement Transducer 368

6.4.6 SICAMPQS Fault Recorder

6.4.7 SIGUARD PDP Phasor Data Processor

6.5 Protection and Substation Communication 385

6.5.2 Principle Communication Structures

6.5.3 Multiple Communication Options

6.5.4 Network Redundancy Protocols

6.5.5 Communication Between Substation Using

6.5.6 Requirements for Remote Data Transmission 398

6.7 Efficient Network and Energy Automation

6.7.1 Introduction, Portfolio Overview

6.7.2 Solutions for Substation Automation

6.7.3 Solutions for Distribution Automation

6.7.4 Solutions for Industry Grids

6.7.5 Solutions for Monitoring and Control Center

6.7.6 Solutions for Cyber Security

Fig.6.2-5: Feeder automation

Fig.6.2-9: 7SK80, 7SJ80, 7SD80

Smart functions, e.g., for power system operation, analysis