This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still required. To pre-register, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com.

The objective of this training is to provide an overview of key fundamentals and principles of IEC 61850, including the data modeling, communication, testing/troubleshooting, and networking aspects.  

This training includes the theory, as well as demonstrations with the latest Ed.2.1 devices, including:

• Hitachi Merging Unit
• Schneider Merging Unit
• Siemens Protection IED
• Meinberg PTP Clock
• Omicron Test Set
• ABB SSC Centralized Protection w/ Advantech Computing Platform
• RTDS NovarCor Real-Time Simulator 

Attendees will “hear” about the IEC 61850 constructs, and then “see” them in the Utility University course where they gain exposure witnessing these IEC 61850 parameters. The IEC 61850 theoretical information is shared in an intuitive manner that is easily understood, regardless of individual proficiencies. 

This course provides:

• An understanding of IEC 61850, including the abstract data model, communication service mappings, specification, engineering, and testing processes, SCL files, systems architectures, and other core elements of the IEC 61850 standard.
• Information from past projects that reference practical examples of the challenges encountered when implementing IEC 61850 and how they were resolved.
• Detailed discussion into the testing and isolation mechanisms available with IEC 61850 Ed.2/2.1, and how these are meant to be specified and configured.
• Demonstrations will allow participants to witness each of the IEC 61850 mechanisms, including GOOSE and sampled value messages, reports, logs, and networking configurations. 

Prerequisites: 

• Basic understanding of protection, automation, and control philosophies. 

Acquired Knowledge: 

• MMS Reporting Mechanisms: Metering via Un-Buffered Reporting & SOE via Buffered Reporting
• MMS Control Mechanisms: SBO with Direct Security & Enhanced Security
• Sampled Value Messages with PTP Demonstrations
• GOOSE Messages with PRP Demonstrations
• IEC 61850 Testing & Isolation Demonstrations