Utility Communications Multi-service multiplexer FOX515

FOX515 is a universal communication platform based on TDM-technology (time division multiplexing). The modular architecture is supporting SDH up to STM-4 (622Mbit/s) of transport capacity PDH for voice and legacy data services Specific utility services such as teleprotection interfaces based on IEEE C37.94 or hard-wired commands IP/Ethernet services for operational and corporate applications Hardware and traffic protection schemes

The utility-grade multiplexer FOX515 is used to build up reliable communication networks for all required utility services.

As an access multiplexer FOX515 allows to collect all local services and feed them into hi-cap transport equipment building up a nation-wide backbone network. As a multi-purpose equipment FOX515 can also provide sufficient capacity to transport the locally collected services throughout the utility communication network. Transmission distances may go over more than 300 km repeater-less!

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Applications FOX515 is designed for operation in harsh electromagnetic environment. The modular architecture allows to adapt fully to the requirements of power utilities, pipeline operators, railway authorities, and other critical infrastructure operators. FOX515 can be used as Multi-service access multiplexer. Flexible communication platform for access and transport combining several different technologies, such as SDH, PDH, IP/Ethernet and xDSL. Repeater where low power consumption is a crucial factor and the need for just one equipment for SDH and PDH is a major advantage. FOX515 utility-grade telecommunication platform integrating SDH and PDH in one single equipment. With highly flexible FOX515 all types of network topologies are supported: Linear, ring and meshed networks. Such a network allows combined transmission of operational and corporate services without interference between each other! FOX515 is handling a full range of standard telecom services, such as SDH STM-1 and STM-4 on optical fibers Ethernet/IP over SDH Legacy data e.g. V.24/28 or RS 232, V.11/X.24, V.35 Voice communication, subscriber lines FXS/FXO Traditional analogue trunk lines 2/4-wire E&M

Offering IP/Ethernet interconnections over SDH (EoSDH), the FOX515 is the basis for ABBs fiber optic network solutions. Additionally FOX515 is supporting specific interfaces for interconnection of Differential protection relays using C37.94 interface Protection commands from substation to substation Alarm and status signals (binary signals) No intermediate converters required towards the protection relays.

Network Management System FOXMAN The powerful Network Management FOXMAN allows to fully supervise the communication network in real time. FOXMAN can configure and upgrade FOX515 nodes remotely. An optional Networking Package allows to configure complete links end-to-end (trail handling) down to 64kbit/s. FOXMAN is based on a client-server concept with Linux as operating system for the server. FOX-family FOX515 fits perfectly into ABBs product range of hi-cap FOX multiplexers to build powerful communication networks to transport IT-services and operational services. FOX515 is part of the extended FOX-family of equipment with upgrading possibilities up to STM-16, STM-64 (10Gbit/s) and Gb-Ethernet (1 and 10Gbit/s).
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Power Utilities

The network on the right shows an STM-16 backbone together with a PDH branch. Such backbones are used to interconnect corporate services and operation centres. FOX515 can be used as an access device for the backbone with NxE1 or STM-1 interconnections. With FOX515 dedicated operational networks can be set up operating on STM-1 or STM-4 using various protection mechanisms. Pipeline Communication

Also existing installations on e.g. 8Mbit/s and 2Mbit/s on HDSL copper lines can be integrated in new SDH networks with FOX515. The whole range from 64kbit/s up to 622Mbit/s (STM-4) can still be covered: All servies are fully supported. FOXMAN-Management and UCST Configuration Tool are covering also older equipment generations.

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The geographic implementation of a network can be linear rather than ring-like. In such topologies flattened rings can be deployed to connect stations to a ring. Such configurations appear typically along power lines, pipelines, or railway tracks.

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Typical railway networks interconnecting main stations with highcapacity back-bones and smaller, less important villages and remotely controlled stations with links of lower bit rates. While only a few signals are needed in remotely controlled stations, traffic increases drastically towards the control centre.

A similar type of communication network is used along pipelines, with pump, compressor stations, and intermediate block valves. ABB provides solutions with repeaterless links of over 300 km.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Security FOX515 is fully complying to EN 50082-2, EN 55022 class B EN 50081-1 class B Safety EN 60950 class V1 and several IEC 61000 standards ANSI/IEEE C37.1 and C37.90 Mechanical design FOX515: 19 (or ETSI) shelf for up to 21 plug-in modules. FOX512: Compact 8-slot version available. Can be mounted horizontally or vertically. All modules are hot-pluggable. Earthing rail and front cover ensuring increased EMC. Front cover to completely protect all modules, no dummy plates required.

Main features of FOX515 Optical transmission on 8Mbit/s, 155Mbit/s (STM-1) and 622Mbit/s (STM-4). All optical SDH ports (STM-1, STM-4) are using SFP components to adapt to different fiber distances. Collecting all type of voice and data signals from 0.6kbit/s up Nx 64kbit/s and 2Mbit/s (E1). High capacity IP/Ethernet traffic over SDH, supporting GFP, VCAT and LCAS. The PDH part contains a non-blocking cross-connection matrix of 128 x 2Mbit/s with a granularity of 64kbit/s. Technical specifications of FOX515 are verified by typetesting procedure witnessed by independent test institutes. The network management FOXMAN is connected through multiple routing (using the TCP/IP OSPF-protocol) to all FOX515 nodes. => 0.6kbit/s up to 622Mbit/s (STM-4) in one shelf makes FOX515 an outstanding product. Features for utility applications (mission-critical) FOX515 supports the latest standards for most demanding applications in power utilities Electrical and optical interfaces for distance and differential protection (IEEE C37.94) SCADA-communication according to IEC 60870-5-104 or -101, DNP3 Connecting a wide range of ABB teleprotection equipment (NSD570) and protection relays and also many protection relays from other vendors. Redundancy Traffic protection using path protection (PDH), SNCP (SDH) and MSP1+1 protection schemes Hardware protection for centralised functions and key modules for voice and data Stand-by schemes for management package FOXMAN.

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Abbreviations CCTV E1 EMC EoSDH FXO FXS Gb GFP Closed-circuit television: Remote supervision with TV cameras 2Mbit/s signal according to ITU-T G.703 Electromagnetic Compatibility Ethernet over SDH: for interconnection of LAN at various sites Foreign Exchange Office: Voice communication: Central Office Side Foreign Exchange Station (or subscriber): Voice communication, Subscriber Side Gigabit (Gbit/s) Generic Framing Procedure ITU-T G.7041: EoSDH compatibility between different suppliers equipment Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol Local Area Network: Today mostly based on Ethernet Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme according to ITU-T G.7042 Network Management System Open Shortest Path First: Dynamic Routing Protocol Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy: multiplexing hierarchy based on 64kbit/s Private Automatic Branch eXchange Synchronous Digital Hierarchy: Multiplexing hierarchy based on 155Mbit/s Small-factor pluggable unit: Pluggable unit containing complete electro-optical signal converter (Transmit and Receive direction) Synchronous Transport Module, level n: STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64 Time Division Multiplexing (e.g. PDH or SDH technology) Universal Configuration Software Tool for FOX515 Virtual Concatenation (of transport containers) (High) density subscriber line: Coding algorism for digital communication over copper lines

Communication solutions for utilities The FOX-family of equipment forms an important part of ABBs comprehensive range of solutions for Utility Communications. As a turnkey provider, ABB has answers to all kind of communication requirements. The following list summarizes the portfolio, which complements the FOX-family in a perfect way:
Optical communication for long distances

TCP/IP LAN LCAS NMS OSPF PDH PABX SDH SFP

Power Line Carrier

ABBs combined analogue/digital Power Line Carrier solutions are based on the ETL500/600 product family. ETL600 reaches so far unseen transmission rates and self-adapting speed- and multiplexing features to obtain optimized transmission capacities.
Teleprotection systems

ABBs NSD-family has a long tradition of stand-alone teleprotection devices. The latest generation of NSD570 provides highly reliable protection signaling over a wide choice of medias (dedicated fiber, analogue / digital interfaces).
Voice systems solutions

STM-n TDM UCST VCAT xDSL

To cover the requirements for traditional analogue or up-coming IP-based telephony services, ABB works closely with selected partners and adds utility specific voice communication features to the overall solution.
Wireless solutions

Where no fibers can be installed due to missing rights of way or topographic reasons, ABB can provide microwave, VHF/ UHF radio, cellular and satellite solutions, tailored to the local situation and available frequencies.
In-plant communications

In-plant communications refer to the applications and technologies used internally in a substation or a power plant. It includes video, public addressing systems, local radio, access control, intruders detection and similar services. The FOX platform enables not only the integration between them but also the connection to the out-plant systems and allows the remote access, a key functionality in the modern utility. For more information please contact: ABB Switzerland Ltd Power Systems Brown Boveri Strasse 6 5400 Baden, Switzerland Phone: +41 58 589 37 35 or +41 544 845 845 (Call Center) Fax: +41 58 585 16 82 E-Mail: utility.communication@ch.abb.com www.abb.com/utilitycommunications

1KHA - 000 589 - SEN - 2000 - 06.10 ABB Switzerland Ltd, June 2010. The right to modications or deviations due to technical progress is reserved.

As spans in utility networks tend to be much longer than in public telecom networks, ABB provides specific solutions for long-haul solutions to extend FOX-links repeater-less to more than 300 km.