IEC 61850 protocol for substation and switchboard automation with AC500

AC500 as freely programmable IEC 61850 controller, gateway or IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) can precisely control and monitor all levels of automation in switchboard, substation and process, and connect them via IEC 61850 or interface to the outside sphere of automation.

AC500 can also help to modernize and digitalize an existing and aging infrastructure.

The IEC 61850 protocol in the Automation Builder engineering environment enables seamless and modern substation automation using the AC500 V3 PLC. This system provides a highly versatile platform for acting as an Intelligent Electronic Device (IED), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), or a controller for applications like load shedding.

The fully integrated environment enables seamless automation and control as well as efficient engineering of IEC 61850 functionality. It is usable on AC500-eCo starting from PM5072 as well as on the full AC500 range of CPUs enabling effortless modernization and digitalization in substation automation with IEC 61850 integration.

IEC 61850 protocol is an easy engineered protocol through integrated configuration tools in Automation Builder that supports Substation Configuration Language (SCL) for importing/exporting IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) configurations and transferring information across devices.

Devices are programmed using IEC 61131 languages, offering flexibility in automation tasks

IEC 61850 protocol in the AC500 PLC is an ideal solution for scalable, efficient, and future-proof substation automation. It manages operations across various levels, including switchboards, substations, and processes, finally it plays a crucial role in modernizing and digitalizing aging infrastructures. Ensuring seamless communication and interoperability with modern and legacy systems.