What is PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 - Communication networks and systems for power utility automation about?
PD IEC TR 61850 is a series standard of Communication networks and systems for power utility automation. Communication networks and systems for power utility automation is a group of nodes interconnected by telecommunication links that are used to exchange messages between the nodes. PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 is a technical report, is focused on building application/function profiles and specifying a methodology to define Basic Application Profiles (BAPs). These Basic Application Profiles provide a framework for interoperable interaction within or between typical substation automation functions.
BAPs are intended to define a subset of features of PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 in order to facilitate interoperability in a modular way in practical applications. It is the intention of PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 to provide a common and generic way to describe the functional behaviour of a specific application function in the domain of power utility automation systems is a common denominator of various possible interpretations/implementations. PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 does not describe the applications and respective implementation requirements; the focus is on their typical information exchange including data and communication services and engineering conventions.
Who is PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 - Communication networks and systems for power utility automation for?
PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 on Communication networks and systems for power utility automation is applicable to:
- Electronics commerce platforms
- Telecommunication sectors
- Data exchange industries
- IT sectors
- Domestic sectors
Why should you use PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 - Communication networks and systems for power utility automation?
PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 implementation offers a broad basis for communication networks and
systems in power utility automation. Due to its broad coverage of power utility automation applications, it is up to the standard’s user (utility, vendor, system integrator, etc.) to pick and choose specific options from the standard in order to meet the requirements of the intended objective.
Selection of data models (mandatory elements), applicable communication services and relevant engineering conventions (based on the Substation Configuration Language SCL) can be determined using PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6. Using PD IEC TR 61850‑7‑6 for condition monitoring diagnosis and analysis, which gives use cases and data modelling for condition monitoring diagnosis and analysis functions for substation and power grid facilities.