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RTU560
 Trends for remote control systems

High pressure on cost has caused an increasing

demand for remote terminal units
Technical evolution makes a transfer of station
automation functions to RTUs
Symbiosis of traditional remote control and
substation automation
Decentralized substation automation for new systems
ABB India; Power Systems
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 Trends for remote control systems

Modern centralized systems for retrofit projects

Modern communication media
Standardization in HW and SW
Introduction of standard communication protocols
Introduction of IT technologies
ABB India; Power Systems
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 Technical requirements for RTUs

Increasing functionality
Flexible and expandable hardware concepts
Redundant solutions
Enhanced communication capabilities
Possibility to perform complex PLC functions
Flexible communication to IEDs
Modern engineering tools
Modern diagnosis facilities
ABB India; Power Systems
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 Technical requirements for RTUs

Integrated HMI for station monitoring

Data archive functionality
Highest availability (redundant solutions)
Security of investment
ABB India; Power Systems
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 Market Requirements for Modern RTUs

Commands

Monitoring
NCC Direction Process

+
serial
interfacing
of
IEDs
Station HMI
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 6 -

Integrated HMI PLC functions Data archives

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 ABB India; Power Systems
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 ABB India; Power Systems
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 History of ABB RTUs
ABB RTU Families
FM 10b / ZM 20 / others Support in HW

Indactic 21 I 21-Support in HW
74 90

NI23 RTU 200

87 88 04

RTU 210 RTU 211

93
* 98
95
RTU 510
98
*
RTU 232
* = marketing stopped 98
RTU 560
99
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1970 1980 1990 2000 today

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 10 -

Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 11 -

Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 RTU560 - Usable for different Applications

Application Remote Control

Application Station Automation

Application Communication Gateway

ABB India; Power Systems
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 Application Remote Control (1)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Station level / bay level
Integrated HMI
RTU560

IEC60870-5-101 / -104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
ABB India; Power Systems
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Sub-RTU
Process level
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 Application Remote Control (2)

High performance data

processing
Multi processor architecture
Scalable platform
RTU560A
RTU560C
RTU560E
Benefits:
Modular IO-components security of process control
Modules with years of experience
Direct IO-Interface
cost optimized solutions from large and
(110-220 VDC)
complex stations down to small stations
Complex communication complex systems out of one hand
infrastructure towards Sub-RTUs security of investment
and IEDs
ABB India; Power Systems

easy adaptations of additional

functionality by using PLC functions
RTU560 Training. - 14 -

PLC-Function according to
IEC 61131-3
IO-Module compatibility to
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RTU232 and RTU200

 Application Station Automation (1)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Integrated HMI

RTU560

Station level IEC60870-5-101 / -104

Bay level DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
IEC60870-5-103 IEC 62056-21
DNP3, MODBUS
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Intelligent electronic
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Sub-RTU device (IED)

Process level
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 Application Station Automation (2)

Integrated HMI
Interface to protection and bay
control equipment
IEC 60870-5-103
Transmission of disturbance
records by using the
communication network of the
RTU560
Benefits:
Interface to metering devices
cost optimized station automation
IEC 62056-21 (IEC 61107) with IEC 60870-5-103
Transmission of load profiles by data engineering for RTU and HMI
using the communication network in one step
of the RTU560 Use of the RTU560 communication

Interface to other automation network for disturbance data and

ABB India; Power Systems

products load profiles

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Retrofit with digital bay controllers

MODBUS possible step by step
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 Application Station Automation (future)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Integrated HMI
IEC60870-5-101/-104

RTU560

Stationsbus IEC61850-8
Sub-RTU

Station level
Bay level
ABB India; Power Systems

Intelligent electronic
RTU560 Training. - 17 -

device (IED)

Process level
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 Application Communication Gateway (1)
Control System

IEC 870-5-104, DNP3 over WAN

Communication Network RTU 560

(redundant) Communication
gateway
WAN
(SDH, PDH, Frame Relays) IEC 870-5-101

RTU 560 Telephone network

RTU 560 GSM, Analog
Communication station
gateway

IEC 870-5-101 IEC 870-5-103

DNP3 DNP3 RTU560E
Sub-RTU
ABB India; Power Systems
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IED
RTU560E RTU 560
Sub-RTU Sub-RTU
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 Application Communication Gateway (2)

Simplifying of complex frontend structures

by using decentralized station
communication gateways with
IEC60870-5-104 networks
Shifting of centralized communication
functions to station level
High availability
Use of RTU components instead of PCs or
workstations
Benefits:
Decentralized structure
Reduction of complex frontend
Flexible redundancy concept systems
Redundant power supply higher availability of WAN networks
reduced cost for data engineering
Redundant communication lines
redundancy concept adaptable to
ABB India; Power Systems

Redundant communication modules availability requirements

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Easy implementation of non standard

protocols
Overall data engineering concept even for
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non standard protocols

 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Flexible Communication Concept
Use of existing cable infrastructure
CCITT/ V.23 leased line modems
9600 bps leased line modem
Integration into LAN/WAN networks
IEC 60870-5-104 or DNP3 over WAN
communication
Use of LAN/WAN networks for remote
configuration and diagnosis
Redundant network access Benefits:
Efficient use of existing
Dialed Line Connections communication lines
Analogue dialed line modems Integration into
new digital networks
GSM/ GPRS modems
Solutions for stations without
Interfaces to external communication existing communication
equipment
ABB India; Power Systems

infrastructure
Higher availability by redundant
RTU560 Training. - 21 -

Redundant Communication Lines

communication lines or links
dialed line as backup
Redundant LAN/WAN communications
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links
 Protocols for host communication
Support of standard protocols
IEC 60870-5-101
IEC 60870-5-104
DNP 3.0, also based on TCP/IP
Modbus
Indactic 23 / 33 / 35
RP570/71
3rd parties/country specific protocols
Telegyr TG800
Sinaut 8FW
Conitel 300
ABB India; Power Systems

Hitachi HDLC
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Estel (South Africa)

CDT, CDC8890 and 4F (China)
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WISP+ (Malaysia and Great Britain)

 Sub-device Interfaces

Standard protocols:
IEC 60870-5-101
IEC 60870-5-103
IEC 60870-5-104
DNP 3.0
Modbus RTU and ASCII
Counter Interface IEC62056-21 (former IEC 61107)
Counter Interface IEC 60870-5-102
ABB specific protocols
RP570 / RP571
SPA-bus
ABB India; Power Systems

Indactic 21
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 Modem 23WT22

FSK-modem in voice band range

(300-2400Hz) according to CCITT
2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
speed 50 bit/s if 24-channel-
CCITT-raster is used, up to 2400
bit/s if one channel is used
digital signal processor (DSP) for
conversion of binary information
to voice band and vice versa
point to point or multidrop
configurations, in multidrop
configurations carrier can be
switched off
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disconnect test sockets on

RTU560 Training. - 24 -

frontside
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 Modem 23WT23

FSK-modem for wide voice band

range (300-2400 Hz) according to
CCITT V.23
2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
speed 1200 bit/s
adjustable by jumpers
point to point or multidrop
configurations, in multidrop
configurations up to 10 remote
station in one line
disconnect test sockets on
frontside
ABB India; Power Systems

Only one slot necessary

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R0001: 5 VDC, R0002: 24VDC

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 23WT24

FSK-modem for wide band range

(300-18000 Hz)
2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
Baudrate: 9600 Baud
Distances up to 20 km, Point to
point
Distances up to 10 km, multidrop
configuration
disconnect test sockets on
frontside
Only one slot necessary
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Scalable System Architecture

Multi processor architecture

Modular IO-components
Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

Small amount of different IO-

Modules
IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

Scalable system Benefits:

cost optimized solution from large
RTU560A
complex stations down to small stations
RTU560C complex systems out of one hand
ABB India; Power Systems

modules with years of experience

RTU560E
RTU560 Training. - 28 -

reduced costs for spare parts

security of investment
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 560SLI02 Module, 4 Serial Interfaces

4 serial communication interfaces for

host communication and/or
subordinated devices and/or RTU
I/O communication
32 or 128 MB Flash Memory
8 MB RAM
Web Server
PC104 module with CPU
486/66MHz
PLC capable
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 560ETH03 Module, LAN Interface

Communication in a Local or Wide

Area Network via Ethernet interface
2 serial communication interfaces for
host communication and/or
subordinated devices and/or RTU
I/O communication
32 or 128 MB Flash Memory
8MB RAM
Web Server
PC104 module with CPU
486/66MHz
ABB India; Power Systems
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PLC capable
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 Multi Processor Architecture
Different network control systems

CMU CMU CMU CMU

RTU560 System bus

CMU CMU CMU CMU

I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU
ABB India; Power Systems

I/O modules
RTU560 Training. - 31 -

IED Sub-RTU I/O modules

I/O modules
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 RTU Configuration Example, RTU560

NCC NCC

Communication subrack 560CSR01

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH01 560SLI01

Tx Rx Tx Rx
24 V 24 V B ER A ER
C R B R

OFF
1 2 3
5V 5V A
1
2
MMI MMI

4
A A
UE + UE +
UE - UE - B B

PE PE
1
ON ON E
2

OFF OFF
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I/O Subracks I/O Subracks

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IEDs IEDs
Sub-RTUs Sub-RTUs
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 RTU Configuration Example, RTU560

NCC

Communication subrack 560CSR01

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH01 560SLI01

Tx Rx Tx Rx
24 V 24 V B ER A ER
C R B R

OFF
1 2 3
5V 5V A
C
D
MMI MMI

4
A A
UE + UE +
UE - UE - B B

PE PE
1
ON ON E
2

OFF OFF
ABB India; Power Systems

I/O Subracks I/O Subracks

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IEDs IEDs
Sub-RTUs Sub-RTUs
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 Scalable System Architecture

Multi processor architecture

Modular IO-components
Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

Small amount of different IO-

Modules
IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

Scalable system Benefits:

cost optimized solution from large
RTU560A
complex stations down to small stations
RTU560C complex systems out of one hand
ABB India; Power Systems

modules with years of experience

RTU560E
RTU560 Training. - 35 -

reduced costs for spare parts

security of investment
8/21/2017
 General modules RTU560
Power Supply Unit 560PSU01 WT-Modem 23WT22/23

Real Time Clock 560RTC01/02 Optical Coupler 23OK22

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 Power Supply Unit 560PSU01

Input: 24...60 VDC (R0001) or

110...220 VDC (R0002)
output total 44 W,
5 VDC: 0.2 A ...5.5 A and
24 VDC: 0...0.7 A
1 LED for 5V, 1 LED for 24 V
signalization
electronic power limitation, short
circuit proof, controlled load
S1 balancing
F1
+Ue ALARM
alarm indication relay in case of
-Ue +U1
failure
5 V DC
PE -U1 Redundant operation in rack
560CSR01 possible
ABB India; Power Systems

+U2
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24 V DC
-U2
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 Optical Coupler 23OK22

optic connection of extension

racks in star or line
configuration
optic connection of SPA-Bus-
devices point to point or loop
optic connection of protection
RS232 C
devices according IEC60870-
optical
RS422 1 fibre
transmitter
TX 5-103
glass fibre optic wave length
RTU
8200nm, BFOC
peripheral bus

RS485
cable length up to 2600m
ABB India; Power Systems

optical
fibre RX
RS C
RTU560 Training. - 38 -

receiver

RS422
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 I/O modules RTU560
Binary Input Board 23BE21 / 23BE22 Binary Output Board 23BA20 Binary Output Supervision Board 23BA22

Analog Input Board 23AE21 Analog Output Board 23AA20

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 Binary Input Board 23BE21

16 binary input channels

one module for all types of
binary input signals ( single
E01
indications, double point
indications, digital measured
E02
values, counters)
galvanic insulation by
M O D U L E

E03
E04
optocouplers
E05
E06 input voltage 24...60 VDC,
E07
E08
W01
LED's for signalisation of input
B U S

E09 channels
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E10
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E11
E12
E13
E14
E15
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E16
W02
 Binary Output Board 23BA20

16 binary relay output

channels
one module for all types of
driver
output relay
k01
W1 binary output signals (single
k01
A1 commands, double point
commands, setpoint
k08
commands)
k08
A8
k11 galvanic insulation by relays
MODULE

k11
A9

monitoring of
output voltage 24...60 VDC
the command
output

voltage k18
monitoring k18
BUS

A16
ABB India; Power Systems

W2
RTU560 Training. - 41 -

CO
k1
output relay control
k1 release + 24V
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PST

ST
 Binary Output Supervision Board 23BA22
standard with booster relay
23BA22
LOC + DU -
PST Booster
k1 "GO"-

MODULE
TM0 k1
Relais
TM1 23BA22 + KB
+
CO UDV
LOC - UDV
-
DC 1 X502 X501

DC + kB
+ +
2 BO
- BO kB UD1
-

BUS
(1 out of n)-check
-

3
k3 k2

k5 k4 k3 k2
+ P1 -
23BA20 W2 W1

Usage in further
23BA20
+ P2 - + P1 -
2-pole connection

A1 An+8

combination 23BA20 W1 W2
Process relay
(apparatus)
k01 k08 k11 k18
A1 A8 A9 A16

with 23BA20
ABB India; Power Systems

Interposing relay
process
RTU560 Training. - 42 -

1: Monitoring switching voltage UD

2: Monitoring UD during command output
3: Resistance measurement of output circuit (1 out of n)-check
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 Analog Input Board 23AE21

8 differential inputs
input current +-2 mA, +-5 mA,
+-10 mA, +-20 mA, +-40mA
input voltage +- 2 VDC,
AD-converter
0...20 VDC
multiplexer connection
12 bit + sign = 4096 steps
+
EA11
D
4000 digit = 100%
protection circuit

resistor network
MODULE

occupies one slots in RTU560

-
EA10
subrack
input circuit

low-pass filter
BUS
ABB India; Power Systems

+
A EA81
over voltage protection
RTU560 Training. - 43 -

input circuit -
EA80
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 Analog Output Board 23AA20

2 channels
output current +-2.5 mA,
+-5 mA, +-10 mA, +-20 mA or
4...20mA
opto- D +
I011
output
memory - I010
11 bit + sign
coupler
A
2000 digit = 100%
MODULE

DC/DC adjustment
converter current range
occupies one slots in RTU560
opto- D +
subrack
I021
output
memory -
I020
BUS

coupler
A

DC/DC adjustment
ABB India; Power Systems

converter current range

RTU560 Training. - 44 -

ST

Analog output board 23AA20

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 Scalable System Architecture

Multi processor architecture

Modular IO-components
Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

Small amount of different IO-

Modules
IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

Scalable system Benefits:

cost optimized solution from large
RTU560A
complex stations down to small stations
RTU560C complex systems out of one hand
ABB India; Power Systems

modules with years of experience

RTU560E
RTU560 Training. - 45 -

reduced costs for spare parts

security of investment
8/21/2017
 23BE40

16 binary input channels

input voltage 110...220 VDC,
8 groups with common return
galvanic insulation by
optocouplers
Input current 1,5 mA
(chopped)
Oxide film break function for 8
inputs
LED's for signalisation of input
ABB India; Power Systems

channels
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 23BA40

16 binary relay output

channels
8 groups with common return
galvanic insulation by relays
switching voltage
max. 250 VDC/AC
Continuous current: 8A
Breaking capacity 50W
(L/R=40ms)
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 Scalable System Architecture

Multi processor architecture

Modular IO-components
Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

Small amount of different IO-

Modules
IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

Scalable system Benefits:

cost optimized solution from large
RTU560A
complex stations down to small stations
RTU560C complex systems out of one hand
ABB India; Power Systems

modules with years of experience

RTU560E
RTU560 Training. - 48 -

reduced costs for spare parts

security of investment
8/21/2017
 RTU560A

Sophisticated RTU solution for huge and

medium applications
High performance data processing and
communication features
ABB India; Power Systems

Suitable for high availability and redundancy

RTU560 Training. - 49 -

requirements
Always including a communication subrack
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 RTU560A Configuration
1...8 Serial interfaces
NCC(s) 1...2 Ethernet
interfaces 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

560 560
560PSU 560PS 560ETH 560ETH 560 560 560PC RTC0 BCU0
01 U01 01 01 SLI SLI A01 1 1
01 01

23TP21/23ET23 1..7 23TP21/23ET23

560CSR01
Peripheral Bus
System Bus
Distance < 2m 1..4 Segments

560 560
560PS 560PS 560ETH 560ETH 560 560 560PC RTC0 BCU0
U01 U01 01 01 SLI SLI A01 1 1
01 01

560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE

560CSR01 (opt.) U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

1..7

23TP21/23ET23 23TP21/23ET23
ABB India; Power Systems

1... 32 Subdevice lines

RTU560 Training. - 50 -

Peripheral Bus
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 RTU560C

Compact and economic RTU solution

for huge and medium applications
Suitable for standard communication
requirements
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 51 -

No redundancy requirements
No communication subrack needed
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 RTU560C Configuration

NCC 1...6 serial 560PS

U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21
560PS
U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21

lines

560PS
U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21
560
SLI
01
560
SLI
01
23TP21/23ET23 1..6 23TP21/23ET23

Peripheral Bus
23TP21/23ET23
1..4 Segments

1... 5 Subdevice lines

560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

1..6

23TP21/23ET23 23TP21/23ET23
ABB India; Power Systems
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Peripheral Bus
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 RTU560E
function compatible with RTU560A,C
up to 4 Multi I/O modules / housing
Multi I/O module, up to 220 VDC,
16 binary inputs, 8 binary outputs, 4 analog inputs
optional modems
V.23
dial up analog

optional Ethernet interface

(10BaseT; RJ45)
power supply
24 ... 220 VDC power supply
110...230 VAC power supply
ABB India; Power Systems

optional battery (2 hours)

RTU560 Training. - 53 -
8/21/2017
 RTU560E
RTU560E
Applications:
Small distribution substations
Distributed architectures with
decentralized I/O units
Benefits
Low cost solution for small applications
Easy and fast assembling, mounting
and commissioning
Same functional scope as RTU560A/C
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 54 -
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 General Modules RTU560E

Housing 560HOS80

Multi I/O 560MIO80

Modem Unit 560MOD8x

ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 55 -

Communication Unit 560CMU80

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 65 -

Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 RTU560 Data Engineering
Data Engineering:
With Windows based tool
RTUtil 560
Alternatively with Microsoft Excel
templates and only limited RTUtil 560
knowledge
Remote configuration:
via LAN/WAN network
via IEC 60870-5-101/104 file transfer
function
Upload of configuration data for:
Documentation
Reverse data engineering
Advantages:
Reduced efforts for data engineering and
Data engineering mechanism for modification
exchange with other engineering
Easy configuration changes
systems/tools
ABB India; Power Systems

Reduced quality costs

RTU560 Training. - 66 -

Consistent data models

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 RTUtil 560

Running on standard Windows

Operating systems (Windows XP, 2000
and NT)
Engineering principle according to IEC
61346-1 standard
Separate view for signals, hardware
and communication data
One engineering tool for all RTU560
hardware platforms (A, C, E)
Data Exchange Interfaces (e.g. Excel)
Data entry with MS-Excel
Reverse engineering of configuration
data
ABB India; Power Systems

Engineering Data consistency check

RTU560 Training. - 67 -
8/21/2017
 MS Excel based data engineering
Data engineering based
on MS Excel templates
Alternative approach to
the RTUtil 560 based
engineering
Use of Excel functionality
for quick and easy data
entry
Applicable for all available
Benefit: protocols and possible
Limited RTUtil 560 knowledge required
configurations
Quick and Easy engineering method for
larger projects Excel template adaptable
Already existing Signal Lists in Excel to customers
format can easily being adapted in the requirements
required format
ABB India; Power Systems

Example of an Excel
Excel templates can be used for
pattern:
RTU560 Training. - 68 -

documentation
Engineering can be reduced considerably
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 Data engineering RTU560
Data entry

Excel-Pattern
Signal parameter
Project pattern Excel Import
Addresses
HW configuration
Signal names
etc.

generate/edit/view of configuration data RTUtil 560

Upload/download of configuration data RTU560 Web-

Server
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 69 -
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 Remote Configuration - other Control systems
Data entry:
Data entry: Common data and
CS specific RTU specific Centralized data
RTU560 management based on
Excel-template Excel-templates
Data exchange
Import of RTU data in the
CS Database via Excel-files
Database CS RTUtil 560 (e.g. xls, csv, txt, etc.)
Remote RTU- Configuration
Data engineering Data engineering initialized from the CS via
CS RTU
Web-Browser or file transfer
Remote RTU- function IEC101/104
Control System
Configuration:
Filetransfer
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IEC101/104
RTU560 Web-
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Browser

RTU560
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
Archives / Diagnosis
8/21/2017
 RTU560 Web-Server (Integrated HMI, Archives, Diagnosis)
Integrated HMI:
Station visualization and
station control operations
event and alarm list
Archives:
Disturbance records
Load profiles
Process data archives
Benefits:
System diagnosis: easy access to RTU560 Web-Server
System messages station visualization and control No
additional system required
Process values and same user interface from local and remote
qualifiers disturbance records and load profiles via
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System maintenance RTU communication infrastructure

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detailed diagnosis and maintenance from

configuration up and local and remote
download
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Firmware update
 Access to RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Web-Browser Web-Browser
(http, Java) (http, Java)

Modem Router

dialed line network WAN

Remote access (analog, GSM, ISDN)

Modem Router
Local access
RS232 (PPP) 10BaseT

Web-Browser
RS232 (PPP) or
(http, Java)
10BaseT

RTU 1
ABB India; Power Systems

RTU560
network
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RTU 2 RTU 3
 Access to RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Web-Browser Web-Browser
(http, Java) (http, Java)

Modem Router

dialed line network WAN

Remote access (analog, GSM, ISDN)

Modem Router
Local access recommended
RS232 (PPP) 10BaseT

Web-Browser
RS232 (PPP) or
(http, Java)
10BaseT
RTU 1
ABB India; Power Systems

RTU560
network
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RTU 2 RTU 3
 Integrated HMI RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Integrated HMI:
Station visualization and
station control operations
event and alarm list
Archives:
Disturbance records
Load profiles
Process data archives
Benefits:
System diagnosis: station visualization and control with
System messages No additional system required
Cost optimized solution
Process values and Integrated HMI with data engineering
qualifiers only once
ABB India; Power Systems

System maintenance Local and remote access to HMI

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Usable only with Web Browser and

configuration up and Java extension on remote PC
download
8/21/2017

Firmware update
 Integrated HMI

Application:
Station visualization and
station control

Functions:
Application specific pictures
with active visualization and
control elements
Event list Benefits:
station visualization and control with
Alarm list No additional system required
System overview Cost optimized solution
Integrated HMI with data engineering
Picture editor with symbol only once
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library Local and remote access to HMI

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Usable only with Web Browser and

Java extension on remote PC
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 Integrated HMI Control authority

User and access control

by passwords and user
groups
command authority
control by active local /
remote switching
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 Integrated HMI Event list

Logging of events with

object name and status
event time
object -qualifier
event class
Fail-poof event memory
RTU560 data points can
be marked for logging
Uploading of event list for
archiving
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 Integrated HMI Alarm list
Alarm entries include
object name und status
alarm time
alarm status
class
Different alarm classes
Acknowledgment of
individual alarms or
confirmation of the whole
list
Alarms can be
configured to be
compulsory
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acknowledgeable
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 Integrated HMI Picture editor

Editor to generate customer

specific pictures
Static picture elements
Dynamic symbols
Background color and
images
Standard picture drawing
functions
Easy conjunction of active
elements and RTU560 data
points
Pre-engineered alarm and
event lists
engineering fault prevention
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through internal consistency

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check
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 Integrated HMI System Overview

Visualization of RTU560
system events in the
Integrated HMI
Customer specific design
of the system overview
pictures
Visualization of status
messages from RTU560
and from subordinated
RTU560
Visualization of status
messages of connected
IEDs
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 Integrated HMI RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Integrated HMI:
Station visualization and
station control operations
event and alarm list
Archives:
Disturbance records
Load profiles
Process data archives
System diagnosis: Benefits:
System messages disturbance records and load profiles via
RTU communication infrastructure
Process values and Reduced costs for disturbance clarification
qualifiers Disturbance data processing independent
ABB India; Power Systems

System maintenance from the manufacturer

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Identical handling of SPA-Bus and

configuration up and IEC 61870-5-103 devices
download
8/21/2017

Firmware update
 Disturbance Record Archive
Disturbance records are generated
in an IED and transferred by event
to the RTU560
According to the configuration
disturbance records are converted
into COMTRADE format (only with
RTU560 Web-Server)
Transmission of disturbance
records to control system via file
transfer or access to RTU 560
Web-Server
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 Disturbance Record Archive
Requirement on control
system:
Supporting file transfer with
IEC 60870-4-101 or
IEC60870-5-104
Control systems starts data
transfer
Converstion to COMTRADE-
Format (Prozedure available)
Requitements on IED:
IEC870-5-103 interface with
disturbance record upload
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function (ABB or third party)

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SPA-Bus interface (ABB

REF542plus)
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 Disturbance data processing (1)
Protection workplace
Local/Remote PC
To SCADA:
Measurands
Indications
Alarms

Internet Explorer TCP/IP SCADA communication line

LAN/WAN
Dialup
cable
Flash memory

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus
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Baycontroller REF542+
8/21/2017

ABB or Non-ABB
Protection/Baycontroller
 Disturbance data processing (1)
Protection workplace
Local/Remote PC

SCADA communication line

Internet Explorer

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus

Automatic Upload of new

Files to the archive
ABB India; Power Systems

(Flash memory)
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Activation of
Baycontroller REF542+
8/21/2017

ABB or Non-ABB
Protection/Baycontroller
disturbance recorder
 Disturbance data processing (1)
User is asking for directory
Protection workplace User is selecting one file for
Local/Remote PC transmission
File transmitted and converted
to COMTRADE
COMTRADE Files can be
distributed
SCADA communication line
Internet Explorer

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus
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Baycontroller REF542+
8/21/2017

ABB or Non-ABB
Protection/Baycontroller
 Disturbance data processing (2)

Archive File Manager

Running on Internet
Explorer
Left side:
Files/directories on
Flash memory
Right side:
Files/directories on PC
Hard disk
Popup Window:
Configuration of the file
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naming and conversion

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procedure between
RTU and PC
8/21/2017
 Disturbance data processing (3)

Main features:
Collection of the disturbance
data from protection devices
and bay controller according:
Standard IEC60870-5-103
supporting upload of disturbance
records
SPA-Bus with bay controller
REF542+
Conversion to COMTRADE
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format
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Further Processing with

WINEVE, REVAL or other tools
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 Load profile archives
Engineers workplace Load profiles generated in the
Web Browser (http) meter devices
RTU560 reads load profiles from
LAN/WAN meter device and stores them on
the RTU560 flash memory
(protocol IEC62056-21 former IEC
61107)
Upload to engineering workplace
via Web Browser
IEC 62056-21 Time synchronization of counters
by the RTU possible
I/Os precondition: meter device
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according to VDEW
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recommendation 2.1.2
8/21/2017

Meter devices
 Diagnosis and Maintenance
Integrated HMI:
Station visualization and
station control operations
event and alarm list
Archives:
Disturbance records
Load profiles
Process data archives
System diagnosis: Benefits:
System messages same user interface from local and remote
detailed diagnosis and maintenance from
Process values and local and remote
qualifiers precise analysis of disturbances
ABB India; Power Systems

no additional diagnostic tools

System maintenance
RTU560 Training. - 91 -

reduced spare parts and

configuration up and maintenance cost
download
8/21/2017

Firmware update
 Diagnosis and Maintenance

RTU560 diagnosis system based

on Web-Server technology
Diagnosis with PC and Web-
Browser
Remote diagnosis via LAN/WAN
network
All modules can be exchanged
during operation
All application data is stored on
Compact Flash CardsTM Benefits:
Module exchange possible same user interface from local and remote
without new configuration detailed diagnosis and maintenance from
download local and remote
precise analysis of disturbances
ABB India; Power Systems

RTU560 with small number of

no additional diagnostic tools
system modules
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reduced spare parts and

Maintenance free system modules maintenance cost
8/21/2017
 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
8/21/2017
 Multi Processor Architecture
Different network control systems

CMU CMU CMU CMU

RTU560 System bus

CMU CMU CMU CMU

I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU
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I/O modules
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IED Sub-RTU I/O modules

I/O modules
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 RTU560 Redundancy options

Level 1: Redundant
power supply

Level 2: Redundant
communication links

Benefits:
Level 3: Redundant Higher availability of the RTU560
ABB India; Power Systems

communication units Higher reliability

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Reduced breakdown times

(CMU)
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 Redundant Power Supply

Two Power supply modules for

the communication rack

Power supply modules

supervise each other

Faulty modules can be

replaced during operation

Benefits:
Higher reliability of part with lowest
ABB India; Power Systems

availability in the RTU

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 RTU560 Redundancy aspects

Level 1: Redundant
power supply

Level 2: Redundant
communication links

Benefits:
Level 3: Redundant Higher availability of the RTU560
ABB India; Power Systems

communication units Higher reliability

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Reduced breakdown times

(CMU)
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 Redundant Communication Links

Redundant serial
communication
Multi-Master communication
for all protocols
Redundant serial
communication with
IEC60870-5-101
Redundant network
communication
Multi-Master communication
for all protocols
Redundant network Benefits:
communication with Higher availability of the
ABB India; Power Systems

IEC60870-5-104 communication links

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 RTU560 Redundancy options

Redundant serial communication

Multi-Master communication
Independent from communication protocol FE 1 FE 2
Independent communication lines
Control center must accept retransmission
of events, measured values and counters
after line switch over or reduced queue serial
storage timeout
Control center responsible for link
RTU560
switch over 560SLI

General interrogation required after

ABB India; Power Systems
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switchover
8/21/2017
 RTU560 Redundancy options

Redundant network communication

Multi-Master communication
Independent network links FE 1 FE 2
max. 8 logical IP links possible via one ore
more physical Ethernet interfaces
Control center must accept retransmission WAN 1
of events, measured values and counters
WAN 2
after line switch over or reduce queue
network
storage timeout
RTU560
Control center responsible for link 560SLI

switch over
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General interrogation required after

switchover
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 RTU560 Redundancy options

Redundant serial communication

with IEC60870-5-101
Redundant lines, unbalanced
FE 1 FE 2
Both lines are on the same
560SLI02 (one RTU communication queue
for both lines)
Based on Norwegian user convention serial
Control Center responsible for switch
over
RTU560
560SLI
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 RTU560 Redundancy options

Redundant network communication

for IEC60870-5-104 Slave
Redundant network configurations with
FE 1 FE 2
different IP subnets
Only possible with 560ETH03R0002
(one RTU communication queue for both
links) WAN 1

WAN 2
Max. 8 redundant IP links possible
network
Control Center responsible for switch
over RTU560
560SLI

After switch over general interrogation

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necessary
8/21/2017
 RTU560 Redundancy aspects

Level 1: Redundant
power supply

Level 2: Redundant
communication links

Benefits:
Level 3: Redundant Higher availability of the RTU560
ABB India; Power Systems

communication units Higher reliability

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Reduced breakdown times

(CMU)
8/21/2017
 Redundant Communication Units (CMU)

Redundancy consist of active and

standby part
If active CMU fails, the standby CMU
takes over the active part and
performs a warm start (cold standby
system)
The faulty CMU can be replaced
during operation
Combination of redundant and non
redundant CMU is possible. (e.g.
PLC)
Switchover is handled by the RTU
caused by a failure of the active Benefits:
system Higher availability of the
Communication lines are connected to communication units
ABB India; Power Systems

active and standby without a switching redundancy for complete RTU or

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unit only for some CMUs

8/21/2017
 Redundant Communication Units
Red is active
Blue is standby (tri-stated ports)
Cold standby redundancy
FE 1 FE 2
Counter values starting with zero after
switch over
PLC can run on redundant or non- serial
redundant CMUs.
After switch over the PLC on a
redundant standby CMU starts with
warm start RTU560
560SLI

Process data archives, disturbance

ABB India; Power Systems
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archives and local print are only

running on a non-redundant CMU
8/21/2017
 RTU560 Redundancy options
Host-Line
Recommended: Redundant Power supply !!
RS232

560PSU01 560PSU01 560SLI02 560SLI02 560BCU01

Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE
24 V 24 V A ERR A ERR ALR
B B
5V 5V 1 1 WRN
2 2
MMI MMI
TSI
A A
UE + UE + TSO
UE - UE - B B
SEB
PE PE
1 1
ON ON
2 2

OFF OFF

RTU 560 Communication Rack 560CSR01 A B

RS232/485
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I/O Rack/IED
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
Host-Line

RS232

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH03 560SLI02 560SLI02 560BCU01

Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE
24 V 24 V A ERR A ERR A ERR ALR
B B B
5V 5V A L 1 1 WRN
E 2 2
MMI MMI MMI
TSI
A A A
UE + UE + TSO
UE - UE - B B B
SEB
PE PE
1 1
ON ON E
2 2

OFF OFF

RTU 560 Communication Rack 560CSR01

Not redundant A B
e.g. PLC RS232/485
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I/O Rack/IED
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 RTU560 Redundancy options

Protocol Communication Communication and

Redundancy CMU Redundancy

DNP3, RP570/71, Multi Host Multi Host

MODBUS, ... Communication Communication
with CMU Redundancy
IEC 60870-5-101 Redundant Line Redundant Line
with
CMU Redundancy

DNP3 over LAN/ WAN Multi Host Network Multi Host Network
Communication Communication
with CMU Redundancy
IEC 60870-5-104 Redundant Host Network Redundant Host
Communication Network Communication
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with CMU Redundancy

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
8/21/2017
 PLC Control IEC 61131-3

PLC Programming and Runtime System

Programming System: MULTIPROG wt
Runtime System: ProConOS
(Programmable Controller Operating
System)

RTU560
COM

download Signals
MULTIPROG ProConOS Process
I/O
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Programming Controlling
RTU560 Training. - 110 -

upload
(reverse
enineering) I/O
8/21/2017
 ProConOS Runtime System Features

running on dedicated CPU(s) (optional, PLC-only)

10 ms Cycle Time
running on one of the RTUs Telecontrol CPUs
100 ms Cycle Time
General Features
up to 15 tasks per CPU
up to 15.000 instructions per PLC program / CPU
1000 input and output signals from local I/O or COM interfaces
per CPU
Qualifiers and time stamp of I/O signals available within the PLC
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program
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all RTU internal status information available within the PLC

program
8/21/2017

MULTIPROG wt Programming System Features

Based on Windows 32 Bit Technology

Fully complies to standard IEC 61131-3
Handling of Program Organization Units
(POUs) in a Tree Structure
Programming Methods supported:
Function Block Diagram (FDB)
Ladder Diagram (LD)
Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
Instruction List (IL)
Structured Text (ST)
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Powerful Documentation Tool included

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Reverse Engineering of Configuration

Data
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Reasons for Migration
Interfacing RTU to REL WAN
Retrofit of IEDs (bay controller, protection)
Changes in Primary and secondary equipment
New control system new communication protocols
Phase-out of components, modules or systems
Increasing costs for existing systems
.....
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 Why ABB RTUs?

ABB has been working Secure Investments

continuously in this field
for more than 30 years

ABBs focus on IT Secure Investments

business
ABBs global presence Short ways to our
customers
ABB is covering the Competence on the
whole range of the whole customer process
ABB India; Power Systems
RTU560 Training. - 115 -

automation world
8/21/2017
 Why RTU560 ?
Modern standards Secure Investments
(PC technology, TCP/IP
Windows tools)
Diagnosis based on Reduced service costs
WEB technology Increase of system availability
Open data exchange Reduced engineering costs
concept for ABB and Non-
ABB SCADA systems
PLC according to Easy adaptation of special
IEC61131 functions and reduced
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programming costs
RTU560 Training. - 116 -

Integrated WEB HMI No special HMI SW required

+ reduced
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engineering costs