Industry Standards
IEC 61850 Explained: The Future of Substation Automation
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IEC 61850: A Modern Standard
IEC 61850 is not just a protocol; it's a comprehensive framework for substation communication.
Key Concepts
- GOOSE Messaging: High-speed peer-to-peer communication for protection.
- Sampled Values (SV): Digitizing analog signals at the source.
- MMS: Client-server communication for SCADA reporting.
Using IEC 61850 reduces copper wiring by up to 80% and allows for highly flexible protection schemes.