IEC 61850 introduction & practical training

Summary

The IEC 61850 series of standards is the current international standard for data communication in power supply networks and for modelling switchgear. IEC 61850 is intended for the efficient and reliable transmission of process data and commands between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and electrical installations (primary technology). IEC 61850 is intended to ensure interoperability with IEDs from different manufacturers and was developed for use in high-speed data networks.

This basic course comprises a two-day training course on the possibilities and advantages of IEC 61850 with regard to the digitalisation and automation of electrical switchgear (substation automation) as well as the latest developments in this field. The training course has been developed for users (network operators, utility companies) and includes an extensive practical component.

This training enables participants to acquire IEC 61850 knowledge for direct application and to gain practical experience. The training provides a contribution to a structured introduction and/or optimisation of station automation based on IEC 61850 in your company. Theoretical knowledge about IEC 61850 is combined with practical exercises using our DNV test tools and real IEC 61850 assemblies. The hands-on approach is highly appreciated and is a unique selling point of this training. In order to do justice to this approach and to ensure the best possible support during the practical user exercises, the number of course participants is limited to a small group size.

Learning objectives

• Gain an understanding of the approach and principles of the IEC 61850 series of standards (data modelling, communication, etc.)
• Gain in-depth knowledge of process data communication, especially under real-time requirements
• Be able to realise practical implementation of communication in accordance with IEC 61850 (“hands-on” training)
• Enable engineering in accordance with IEC 61850 using standard software tools
• Answering key questions, such as.:
  • What are the objectives of IEC 61850??
  • How to engineer and set up the communication network for station automation?
  • What is GOOSE and why is it fast and reliable??

Target group

• Personnel from the public power supply and the electrical energy industry
• Technical staff from planning and operations who require up-to-date knowledge of IEC 61850 for substation automation and smart grid applications

Prerequisites

• Qualified electricians (technicians, master craftsmen or engineers) or comparable professional qualifications
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and communication technology advantageous

Methodology

• Seminar lecture
• Discussions, technical exchange
• Demonstrations and practical user exercises on IEC 61850 data modelling and data communication (reporting and control) using hardware provided

Contents

• Introduction to the IEC 61850 series of standards
• Overview of station automation and new developments in this area
• Communication services
• IEC 61850 data modelling
• IEC 61850 data communication (client/server, GOOSE, sampled values)
• IEC 61850 engineering with SCL (Substation Configuration Language)

Training language

German

Location

GridLab Training Center
Mittelstraße 3c,
12529 Schönefeld, Germany