Communication Networks

Teleprotection Equipment NSD570

Digital protection signaling for power networks

NSD570 fast, reliable and secure transmission of

protection signals

A secure and uninterrupted supply of electricity is only possible

with the help of comprehensive protection and control functions,
which ensure the reliable operation of the power system.

As the complexity and ratings of electrical power systems

increase, so do also the demands on the protective devices
and systems, which have to protect them from damage and
preserve power system stability.

Protection equipment in conjunction with communication links

provide the best possible means of selectively isolating faults
on high voltage transmission lines, transformers, reactors and
other important items of electrical plants.

To prevent the power system from failure and damage, the A fundamental requirement in all these applications is that
teleprotection system enables to selectively disconnect the command signals are communicated reliably at the highest
faulty part by transferring command signals within the shortest possible speed. In the event of a fault on the protected unit,
possible time. the command signals must be received at the remote end in
the shortest possible time even if the channel is disturbed by
The NSD570 is suitable for all kinds of protection command the fault (dependability).
transmission in State Comparison protection schemes:
transfomer, reactor, generator and line protection, On the other hand, interference on the communications channel
single-circuit and double-circuit lines, must never cause unwanted operation of the protection by
including the protection of teed feeders with single or simulating a tripping signal when there is no fault on the power
multiple tee-offs. system (security).

Depending on the protection scheme in use, the command The most important performance features of a teleprotection
signals trip the remote circuit-breaker either directly (direct equipment are therefore transmission time, dependability and
tripping) or are first enabled by the local protection device security. From the communications engineering point of view,
(permissive tripping). Other protection schemes involve the bandwidth or data rate a teleprotection equipment
tripping prevention by the local protection device (blocking). occupies must also be taken into account.

Substation A Substation B
High-voltage line

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Teleprotection system

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NSD570 for protection relaying over all communication media

In view of increasing power plant capacities and closer mesh- The interface between protection equipment and teleprotection
ing of high-voltage networks, stringent demands are placed equipment is traditionally based on hardwired contact type
on protection systems featuring absolute selectivity and short binary inputs and outputs. NSD570 also supports the exchange of
fault clearing times. GOOSE messages with protection equipment, via direct Ether-
net access to a substation network according to IEC 61850 (thus
Fast exchange of information between the ends of protected teleprotection equipment acting as proxy gateway between the
circuits is therefore essential. substations).

A modern teleprotection equipment has to be adaptable both GOOSE and contact type commands can be signaled in parallel
with respect to the requirements of the protection and the over the same NSD570 link. Additionally, GOOSE messages from
constraints of the communications system and must provide one substation can be released via contact type command out-
the best possible support for solving complex protection and puts in the remote substation. In this respect, NSD570 also
communication problems. supports the step-by-step retrofit of substations with IEC 61850,
i.e. the interconnection of legacy substations with IEC 61850
NSD570 connectivity substations via existing or new NSD570 teleprotection channels.

NSD570 is designed for the transmission of protection com-

One or two independent NSD570 systems can easily be
mands over all kind of communication media, like copper
placed in one module rack. Identified by the chosen com-
wires, optical fibers, analog and digital channels of optical
munication line interface, a mix of analog, digital/optical and
networks and microwave radio links, as well as Ethernet/IP
Ethernet systems in any combination is possible.
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different type of protection equipment are available.

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NSD570 modular and flexible

Overview

Versatile application
Compact and flexible design
Modular structure, few modules low inventory
Robust and reliable
Advanced technology, digital signal processing
In-operation testing
Upgradeability and convertibility (e.g. from Analog to Digital
or Ethernet system by just replacing one module)

NSD570s modern technology and modular system structure allows

user-oriented solutions for every application.

Simple operation

The NSD570 system was designed to provide simple commis-

sioning, operation and supervision of teleprotection links.

The modular design of NSD570 provides the greatest

possible flexibility and adaptability for all application require-
ments.

The NSD570 is equipped with comprehensive self-test diag-

nostics that continuously monitor the system functionality. A
Front panel LEDs and an optional integrated
serial port permits to connect directly to your computer for
LCD display indicate the equipment status
without requiring additional tools. programming and monitoring the local and remote station.

Main features

For analog, digital/optical and Ethernet/IP based communi- Flexible structure with one exchangeable line interface
cation links (analog 2-/4-wire, digital G.703 or V.11/X.21/X.24, Ethernet
4 independent commands in analog channels 10/100 Mbps) and one protection interface for two com-
8 independent commands in digital/optical channels and mands each (up to four protection interfaces per system)
Ethernet/IP circuits Optional integrated E1/T1 interface for electrical connec-
Each command individually configurable for blocking, tion to SDH/SONET multiplexer, or optical interface for
permissive or direct tripping direct fiber connection and optical IEEE C37.94 connection
Adaptive signal processing for shortest transmission times to digital multiplexers (short and long haul SFP versions)
Fast, dependable and secure Transmission of up to 8 GOOSE messages according to
Continuous channel supervision, alarm is given if channel is IEC 61850-8-1 (automated configuration of multiple
unavailable or has insufficient quality (e.g. if end-to-end substations as per IEC 61850 Ed. 2 is supported)
delay is too high) Web-enabled for remote management with optional
Integrated event recorder and trip counters integrated LAN/Ethernet Interface
Fully programmable by means of a browser-based Human Equipment status indicated by front panel LEDs and
Machine Interface (HMI), for convenient configuration, optional integrated LCD display
operation and maintenance 1+1 configuration to protect against communication path
Remote monitoring and configuration, including Simple failures (just a second standby line interface of any type
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) alarm traps for required, no need to duplicate the protection interfaces)
serving a communication Network Management System Cost saving schemes for protection of multi-ended circuits
(NMS) (T-operation)
HMI integrated Element Management System (EMS) for Single or redundant power supplies
supervising and managing of the entire NSD570 network Comprehensive set of measures against cyber/IT security
via LAN, station bus and Embedded Operation Channel attacks
(EOC)

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Modules
Power supply single or dual (redundant)
Analog line interface
Digital line interface (with optional optical or E1/T1 extension)
Ethernet line interface
Protection interface (contact type and/or GOOSE type)
Management interface (optional)
Command signal power boosting

Analog line interface

Up to 4 independent commands (simultaneous, in any combination)

Each command configurable for blocking, permissive or direct tripping
Programmable bandwidth: from 120 Hz to 2800 Hz
Programmable centre frequencies: from 360 Hz to 3900 Hz in 60 Hz steps
EOC (embedded operation channel) for remote monitoring and configuration
4-wire or 2-wire circuit, full duplex operation
High dynamic range and wide setting range for Tx/Rx levels
Command signal power boosting

Digital line interface

Up to 8 independent commands (simultaneous, in any combination)

Each command configurable for blocking, permissive or direct tripping
Programmable data interfaces and data signaling rate
EOC (embedded operation channel) for remote monitoring and configuration
Set of serial data interfaces (G.703 codirectional or V.11/X.21/X.24)
Optional integrated E1/T1 interface or optical interface (IEEE C37.94 or direct fiber)
Terminal addressing to protect against channel crossovers in switched or routed networks

Ethernet line interface

Up to 8 independent commands (simultaneous, in any combination)

Each command configurable for blocking, permissive or direct tripping
Programmable data interfaces and data signaling rate
EOC (embedded operation channel) for remote monitoring and configuration
Electrical interface (10/100Base-TX) and optional optical interface
Proven IT/security mechanisms (e.g. only traffic from authenticated sources accepted)
IP Address, UDP port and priority settings, VLAN support

Protection interface (contact type)

Electrically isolated contact type command input/output circuits

Two command inputs and four command/alarm outputs per module
Up to four protection interfaces per NSD570 system in the rack
Nominal tripping voltage range: from 24 VDC to 250 VDC
Commands can individually be mapped on any input and output
Alarms and special functions are freely assignable to the outputs (e.g. unblocking)
Single-pole or double-pole tripping

Protection interface (GOOSE type)

Up to 8 GOOSE messages according to IEC 61850-8-1, exchanged with the same

protection equipment or with several devices
Commands are transferred to the remote station via a proxy gateway
(choice of analog/digital/optical/Ethernet line interface)
One protection interface per NSD570 system in the rack, contact type protection
interface(s) can be used in parallel (to transfer traditional commands or to signal alarms)
Support of automated engineering processes, based on substation configuration
description (SCD files)
Command value and - if required - its quality can be transferred
(Logical Nodes: GGIO, PSCH, RBRF).
Electrical interface (10/100Base-TX) and optional optical interface
VLAN support

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NSD570 easy to access and to manage

The browser-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) allows

RS-485 station bus
easy configuration, operation and monitoring of the system. Substation Substation

The HMI application program and a small Web server (HMI570 Workstation
user interface) are quickly installed on your PC. Self-explaining
menus of HMI570 make it possible to set up and operate your One NSD570
Ethernet
equipped with
system within the shortest possible time. S/S-LAN
LAN-interface Gateway
Access NSD570 the way that fits you best, e.g. via Intranet,
World Wide Web, local PC or integrated LCD front panel display. Corporate intranet
or
Direct access from your PC to the equipment is possible via the global Internet
serial port on the front.

Laptop

Secure remote access to your system

In a substation, several NSD570 can be connected to a local

station bus (RS-485). Connection to the Intranet/Internet is
provided by a single Management interface. In such a network,
all NSD570s are accessible with a unique device address. A
connection to the equipment, either local or remote, is always
secured by means of a user log-in with a three-level password
identification (admin, modify or view access rights).

System configuration by means of HMI570 user interface software

Local alarm polling in a substation and polling the alarms of
an entire NSD570 network in several substations is standard
For local access to the equipment via an Ethernet port or for function of the HMI570, an extra Network Management System
remote access via the Intranet/Internet, an optional Management (NMS) is therefore not required. The alarms of all accessible
interface can be used. It supports SNMP and VLAN ID & priority NSD570 units are polled by an HMI570 in a control center, for
settings. To secure this management access, enhanced encryp- example, and can be displayed on a single screen.
tion/authentication features and user activity logging are pro-
vided. Individual accounts can be set up, with different access Of course, the integrated SNMP agent can also serve higher level
rights assigned to the registered users. NMS programs with alarm and equipment information.

The event recorder traces all command and alarm events Status display of NSD570 network alarm polling

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NSD570 technical data

Nominal power supply voltage 24 VDC to 60 VDC / 110 VDC to 250 VDC / 120 VAC to 230 VAC
Number of commands Up to 4 independent commands for analog communication channels
Up to 8 independent commands for digital/optical and Ethernet/IP based communication channels
Command keying inputs Contact + external battery 24 VDC to 250 VDC
Contact + internal 24 VDC auxiliary supply (option)
Two inputs per protection interface, electrically isolated
outputs Solid state 5 VDC to 250 VDC, 2 A
Relay contact 5 VDC to 250 VDC, 5 A
Two solid state and two relay contact outputs per protection interface, electrically isolated
Processing of line signal Adaptive, always ensuring shortest transmission times (< 4 ms minimum)
Line interfaces analog 2-wire or 4-wire, 600 Ohms or high impedance
Transmit level: -24 to +11 dBm
Receive level: -30 to +2 dBm nominal; dynamic range 30 dB
Bandwidth and channel center frequency programmable
digital V.11 / X.21 / X.24; RS-422 / RS-530 / RS-449,
G.703.1 (64 kbps, co-directional)
E1 / T1 for direct connection to SDH / SONET multiplexer
optical 850 nm MM: nominal reach 2 km, max. 4 km
1310 nm SM short haul: nominal reach 30 km, max. 50 km
1310 nm SM long haul: nominal reach 60 km, max. 80 km
1550 nm SM long haul: nominal reach 120 km, max. 150 km
1550 nm CWDM SM extra long haul: nominal reach 180 km, max. 240 km
Optical direct fiber connection, or optical connection to ABB-/non-ABB-multiplexers (IEEE C37.94)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Auto/manual negotiation, full/half duplex
Electrical port (RJ45)
Optical port (optional SFP: 850 nm MM 2 km or 1310 nm SM 30 km)
Management facility By means of standard PC and browser software
From one end via EOC (Embedded Operation Channel)
Via LAN or Web with integrated Management interface (option, ports: same as line interface Ethernet)
Integrated LCD display panel (option)
Event recorder & trip counters Integrated, non-volatile (up to 7500 command/alarm events, up to 65536 counts for each command/test
Alarms Free contacts with configurable alarm allocation
IEC 61850 support GOOSE interface to the protection (up to 8 commands; ports: same as line Iinterface Ethernet)
Automated exchange of data between substation engineering tool and HMI570 user interface (SCD-files)
Engineering process of multiple substations according to IEC 61850 Edition 2
Standards IEC 60834-1 (Teleprotection Command Systems)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN/IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity)
EN/IEC 61000-6-4 (emission)
EN/IEC 60950-1 (safety)
KEMA certified
Power consumption Approx. 10 Watt per system in the rack
Temperature range -5 to +55 C (operation)
-40 to +70 C (transport and storage)

mm
Dimensions 300

Height 4 U / 177 mm
133 mm

(including 1 U for cable duct)

177 mm

Width 19 inch / 485 mm

Depth 300 mm
Weight approx. 6.0 kg
485 mm

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