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IEC 61850 TRAINING PROGRAM

A True Hands-On Experience...

Ver. 3.1
Date: May, 2014
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GridSoftware IEC 61850 Training Program protection and control engineers

engaging into the complexity of the IEC 61850.
The focus of the material is placed on the practical approach. Throughout many of the training sessions we have
conducted so far we understood what the critical part of the IEC 61850 learning process was: to enable engineers go
a live Training LAB Setup.

processes step by step, applying your gained knowledge immediately on the major manufacturer IEDs. In addition, you
will be given a trial version of the Discovery, the IEC 61850 Engineering Tool, to connect and troubleshoot the IEC 61850
capable IEDs and perform most complex test setups.

PRINCIPLES & MODELS COMMUNICATIONS SCL LANGUAGE

Design Principles GOOSE / GSSE SCL Syntax and Semantics
Information Modeling Client / Server
Interoperability Data Reporting & Logging .SCD File: Substation Section
Architecture: Station & Process Bus Sampled Values Access Points & Communications
Logical Nodes Time Synch
ACSI - Class Models GOOSE & Ethernet Frames Mandatory Software Tool
DataSet 7-OSI Layers & PRP/HSR
Communication models Client / Server MMS Protocol
Controls ASN.1 Encoding & Message Parsing

IEC 61850 Engineering Tools:

HANDS - ON
Create DataSets & Control Blocks
Import SCL Files

Connect Import Setup Connect to Live IEDs

Monitor & Troubleshoot Messages
Perform complex GOOSE Testing
Initiate Client/Server MMS Reporting
Message Parsing: Apply ASN.1 BER encoding
Simulate IEC 61850 IEDs
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GOOSE / GSSE

Learn about the one-directional, connectionless

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casted carrying enough information necessary for recipients
to interpret the message content.

GOOSE and GSSE, but also given opportunity to create and

simulate them using gooseAir, the IEC 61850 Simulation Software.

Hands on part of the training will teach you how to monitor and
troubleshoot live GOOSE messages.

CLIENT / SERVER

For a reliable, connection oriented & bidirectional

exchange of information where communication is
controlled on both sides, the IEC 61850 Standards
propose the Client/Server MMS protocol.

Learn about the MMS Data Reporting &Logging

data triggers, Integrity, General Interrogation and

DataSet parameters.

CLIENT / SERVER LAYERS

Based on the 7-OSI layer Model the IEC 61850 Client / Server layers
are detailed along with the MMS Protocol and understand the
process of establishing connection between a Client and a Server.

Learn the mapping of the models and services into the MMS

The training program will show you complete

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LEARN THE IEC 61850 MODELING PROCESS

The IEC 61850 Standards are based on a concept of defining

models and modeling methods for common information
found in real substation applications.

You will understand how the standards decompose

information into functional models known as Logical Nodes,
and how they are logically related within Logical Devices.

You will also understand the Data Flow where and how
exactly is the data exchanged? You will understand required
interfaces, data exchange rules, syntax and semantics of the
information being exchanged

UNDERSTAND THE IEC 61850 MODELING BLOCKS

Some of the main modeling blocks are explained in depth:

Data Objects - smallest piece of information

Data Attributes - Data Types
DataSets - Data Containers used in the communication
Control Blocks - models for controlling communications like
GOOSE, Data Reporting...

COMMUNICATION MODELS AND CONTROL CLASSES

The material details two major communication models:

Publisher / Subscriber and Client /Server.

Control class models like Select Before Operate are described

with the corresponding state machines.
Control Security options are also explained.
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GridSoftware & The IEC 61850

Our expertise with the IEC 61850 is built on two segments: engineering and development expertise.

communication experts to develop the IEC 61850 protocol libraries, gateways, controllers and software tools targeted for
the utilities, integrators and system providers.

We combined Engineering & Development experience to create leading IEC 61850 Test and Simulation software packages.

Such experience allowed us to understand the IEC 61850 from inside out and call ourselves true IEC 61850 experts.

About The IEC 61850 Training Material We conducted training for:

The course material is designed to follow Hands On part. GE Digital Energy Canada ABB Sinai
Hydro One Networks PLC Venezuela
Our initial goal is to have you built solid understanding about the Sensa Mexico
Suncor Sonelgaz Algeria
EPCOR FSK Russia
However, we believe being practical as much as possible would only
.....many Utilities and System Integrators
deal with future IEC 61850 systems.

Some of our IEC 61850 Engineering Projects:

Advanced Distribution System, Hydro one Networks - Wrote Distributed Protection application based on the IEC 61850
First IEC 61850 Implementation in the UK - Implementation of Operational Intertrip, 400kV Substation Glasgow

Our IEC 61850 Engineering Tools used by: Check out the Training dates, or book session at:
General Electric BNF Technology www.gridsoftware.com/training
Manitoba Hydro Balfour Beatty
Hydro One Networks ... over 100 installations