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Power network telecommunication

SWT 3000 Teleprotection

Answers for infrastructure and cities.

 Binary I/O

The best protection

against high-voltage
grid failures … SWT 3000

When it comes to managing power networks, the operators rely

on Siemens. This has earned them the good reputation of supplying
power to consumers with total reliability. That’s because our
SWT 3000 gives them the security that they’ll be able to maintain GOOSE I/O
IEC 61850
grid operations even when circumstances indicate otherwise.

Command inter

The SWT 3000 Teleprotection system is the highly developed Advantages at a glance:
solution worldwide for clearly and immediately identifying
 One device for all communication technologies
faults and isolating them extremely quickly in the high-
voltage grid. It is combined with existing distance protec-  High level of system stability
tion relays, allowing operators to reduce downtime to an  Reliable signal transmission
absolute minimum. The current stage of development is  High security 1-Puc and dependability 1-Pmc
based on 50 years of practical experience and adaptation
 IEC 61850 substation communication interface
to changing challenges. A proven technology that is con­
tinuously being refined to meet future needs.  Integrated path protection
 Future-proof technology
 IP based network communication line interface

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 IP based Network Binary I/O Existing modes with IEC 61850 interfaces:

MUX PDH/SDH
 GOOSE mode only – 
without binary I/O
 Interchange mode – 
Fiber optics
substation A has IEC 61850 interface 
and substation B has binary I/O
 Mixed mode – 
GOOSE and parallel binary I/O in
coexistence

SWT 3000 Operation features with binary interfaces:

 Four I/O ports per module
 Up to four modules per device
Pilot cable
 Selectable input voltage range
 Individual timer setting for input/output
Power line carrier GOOSE I/O limitation, extension, and pulse suppression
IEC 61850  Interface modules 
for high load and high speed
 Configurable output allocation
face Line interface (analog and digital) Command interface  Ethernet line communication

… the technology for the greatest security

High degree of flexibility – sustainable innovation protection

The SWT 3000 protection signaling system is extremely ver­ SWT 3000 as a binary command interface
satile. For example, it can be used as a common solution for The Siemens SWT 3000 with bidirectional individual chan-
analog and digital networks. At the same time, it’s ideal for nels for direct, permissive or blocking applications offers
establishing substation-to-substation communication via the connection of traditional distance protection devices
IEC 61850. Many options have been combined in a single based on binary input and output commands.
device, reducing investment costs and boosting system

availability.
SWT 3000 for IEC 61850 (GOOSE)
When distance protection is already operating with IEC
A closer look at the migration of existing substations 61850 interfaces, GOOSE commands can be transmitted via
The SWT 3000 also demonstrates its high degree of flexi- SWT 3000 from substation to substation via electrical or
bility when existing substations are migrated to protection optical ports. In such case, the classical narrowband tele-
devices via the IEC 61850 communications standard. The protection lines, e.g. via PLC, are applicable for the conver-
SWT 3000 has all necessary command interfaces – both as sion of an IEC 61850 standard GOOSE message into a
binary interfaces and as GOOSE. This always keeps invest- binary value including transmission through the line side.
ment costs economically manageable, because the sub­ Subsequently the reception at the far end is followed by
stations can be updated step by step for a new network age. the reconversion from binary to the GOOSE telegram stage.

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Protection signaling in all networks

Reliability, security and low transmission time are the Interfaces for integration
definitive criteria for the quality of protection signaling into telecommunication networks:
equipment. The SWT 3000 offers grid operators another
 Digital fiber-optic interface (direct connection)
decisive advantage: it is flexible and, as a communications
interface, can use a variety of different transmission paths.  Digital electrical interface (PDH, SDH)
Redundancy has a high priority. The greatest security is  Digital fiber-optic interface (IEEE C37.94)
achieved when grid operators fully exploit the possibilities  Analog interface for pilot cables
of the SWT 3000 and isolate the analog and digital trans-
 Analog via power line carrier system PowerLink
mission components from one another. If one communica-
tions channel should fail, there is always a second channel  Ethernet line interface (MPLS-TP)
that keeps the teleprotection flowing.
Interfaces for connecting
distance protection devices:
 IEC 61850 interface (GOOSE)
 Binary command I/O interface

Combinations of path protection

for alternative transmission routes
In case uninterrupted reliability is a primary goal, 1+1 path
redundancy is absolutely essential. With SWT 3000 digital
lines, fiber-optic lines, Ethernet lines or analog lines can
be issued for path protection in several combinations.

Digital / packet network

Substation Substation

Mux/ Mux/
Switch Switch

PowerLink PowerLink
Fiber-optic cable

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

SWT 3000 –
Protection Protection
transmission routes
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 Features Digital line Analog line
Number of independent commands up to 8 up to 4
Command interface
Binary I/O n n
Digital I/O electrical or fiber-optic for GOOSE (IEC 61850) n n
Binary output for signaling n n
Digital line interface
64 kbps (X.21 or G703.1) n
2 Mbps (G703.6) n
Ethernet line interface1)
100 Base-TX (electrical) n
100 Base-FX (optical, short-range; 1,310 nm) n
Fiber-optic interface
Long-range (single-mode; 1,550 nm) n
Short-range (single-mode; 1,310 nm) n
Short-range (multi-mode; 830 nm; 850 nm) n
Analog line interface
4-wire n
2-wire n
Transmission paths
Connection to SDH multiplexer n
Connection to PDH multiplexer n
Connection to IP based network (Ethernet) n
Fiber-optic cable n
Fiber-optic connection to multiplexer (C37.94) n
Fiber-optic connection to power line carrier n
Power line carrier n
Pilot cable n
Integrated path protection (1+1) n n
Integration into power line carrier system PowerLink n n
General
Bidirectional channels for direct, permissive, or blocking applications n n
Redundant power supply (hot standby) n n
Addressing for increased security n
Configuration and software upgrade via service PC n n
Freely programmable output allocation n n
Remote access to SWT 3000 devices via TCP/IP interface or inband channel n n
Real-time clock, internal or external synchronization sources n n
(including sync pulse, IRIG-B, NTP), and via the transmission link
Event recorder (date- and time-stamped, nonvolatile) n n
Remote readout of the event recorder n n
Easy upgrade from analog to digital n
SNMP agent for NMS integration n n

¹) Not applicable in combination with IEC 61850 GOOSE interface or for integration into the power line carrier system PowerLink

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Digital networks with SWT 3000

Digital data transmission is the sustainable, future-proof Applications in detail:

method among the communications technologies. Its
 Direct fiber connection between SWT 3000
advantages: it provides the fastest transmission time and
SWT 3000 protection signaling incorporates an internal
highest level of reliability – and the maximum security
fiber-optic modem for short- or long-distance transmis-
standards.
sion up to 150 kilometers.
 Fiber-optic connection to a multiplexer
Advantages in detail:
A fiber-optic connection of up to two kilometers between
 Each of SWT 3000’s two disposable digital interfaces can the SWT 3000 and a multiplexer can be realized via an
be configured for X.21, G703.1 (64 kbps), or according integrated modem according to the IEEE C37.94 stan-
to G703.6 (2 Mbps). dard. Alternately, a multiplexer without C37.94 interface
can be connected to the SWT 3000 via the fiber-optic
 Two fiber-optic modules can be allocated as an option,
box (FOBox), which converts the optical signal back to
providing short- or long-range connections.
an electrical signal for PDH/SDH networks.
 In case legacy infrastructures based on SDH/PDH are
 Addressing for high security
being migrated to packet-based networks an Ethernet
Devices are identified via addresses when digital com-
line interface can provide the interconnection of SWT
munications interfaces are in use. This can prevent the
3000 (e.g. MPLS-TP) between substations. The Ethernet
unintended connection of two devices following a digital
line interface is compliant to IEC 60834 standards for
network reconfiguration.
digital transmission. Quality of Service technology
(DSCP, ToS, IEEE 802.1Q / VLAN) is used to ensure mini-  Ethernet line interface between SWT 3000
mum delay. The optional Ethernet line interface transmits in case of
no trip a guard command packet on a predefined interval.
 Up to eight commands can be digitally transmitted to
An active trip command sends multiple trip command
the far end, where they are allocated to signal outputs
packets at short intervals. Message authentication is
in the required combination. The high-voltage power
implemented to ensure Cyber Security. SWT 3000 pro-
circuit breaker can be operated either in con­junction
vides the ability to supervise the performance for the
with selective relays or directly.
Ethernet transmission (packet loss/delay, throughput).

SWT 3000 for

digital transmission
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Power line carrier –
PowerLink devices with integrated SWT 3000

Two SWT 3000 systems are supported by the Siemens PLC  Alternate multipurpose mode
PowerLink system – with a maximum of four commands per In this mode, the digital data band or analog voice band
integrated teleprotection system. For optimized customer is used for the transmission of the protection commands.
utilization, the teleprotection command transmission is The pilot frequency of the PowerLink system is used as
available in a variety of modes. guard signal. When a protection command needs to 
be transmitted, voice or data transmission are briefly
interrupted for the duration of protection command
Applications in detail:
transmission.
 Single-purpose mode
 Multicommand mode (MCM)
In this mode, the PLC terminal PowerLink is used exclu-
The MCM function extends the command transmission
sively for the transmission of protection signals. This
capabilities of the SWT 3000 system and can be inte-
achieves the greatest transmission ranges combined
grated into Siemens’ power line carrier system Power-
with the highest security against impulse noise and the
Link. Up to 24 MCM commands can be transmitted 
shortest transmission time.
for protection and emergency automation in a serial
 Simultaneous multipurpose mode sequence by priority.
In this mode, speech or data is transmitted along with
the protection signals on a PowerLink device sharing
the available frequency band.

SWT 3000 integrated

in PowerLink
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 Analog transmission

SWT 3000 SWT 3000

1 EN 100 CLE CLE EN 100
2-wire link/4-wire link
IFC IFC

SWT 3000 PowerLink PowerLink SWT 3000

2 EN 100 CLE CSP CSP CLE EN 100
Power line analog
IFC IFC

SWT 3000 PowerLink PowerLink SWT 3000 Power line

3 EN 100 FO FO CSP CSP FO FO EN 100 via fiber optics
IFC IFC

Digital transmission

SWT 3000 IP SWT 3000

4 IFC EN Network EN Ethernet Network
100 100 IFC

SWT 3000 SWT 3000 Digital Network with

5 EN 100 DLE
SDH/PDH
DLE EN 100 optional path protection
IFC IFC

SWT 3000 FO FP SWT 3000 Fiber Optic integrated,

6 EN 100 DLE DLE EN 100
optional second path via
IFC SDH/PDH IFC digital network

IP One path via IP network;

SWT 3000 FO Network  FO SWT 3000
7 EN 100 DLE DLE EN 100
second path via fiber
IFC SDH/PDH IFC optics or digital network
One path via integrated
SWT 3000 FO FO SWT 3000 fiber optics; second via
8 EN 100 FO DLE EN 100 fiber-optic box, MUX, and
IFC DLE FO FOBox MUX SDH/PDH MUX FOBox IFC
digital network

SWT 3000 DLE DLE SWT 3000 Through digital network

9 EN 100 FO
MUX SDH/PDH MUX
FO EN 100
via MUX and fiber-optic
IFC IFC C37.94

Analog & digital transmission

SWT 3000 CLE CLE SWT 3000 One path analog line
10 EN 100 EN IP EN EN 100
2-wire or 4-wire; second
IFC 100 Network 100 IFC path via IP network

SWT 3000 DLE SDH/PDH DLE SWT 3000 One path via digital
11 EN 100 CLE CLE EN 100
network; second path
IFC IFC via 4-wire (or 2-wire)

PowerLink PowerLink
One path via power line
FO CSP CSP FO
SWT 3000 FO FO SWT 3000 and fiber optics; second
12 EN 100 FO DLE EN 100 path via fiber optics and
IFC DLE FO FOBox MUX MUX FOBox IFC
SDH/PDH digital network

Integrated into PowerLink

PowerLink PowerLink
13 EN 100 EN 100
Power line
IFC IFC

PowerLink PowerLink One path via power line;

14 EN 100 DLE DLE EN 100
second path via digital
IFC IFC network
SDH/PDH

PowerLink Power Line Carrier System EN 100 Interface IEC 61850 / Ethernet line
IFC Interface Command Binary SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
DLE Digital Line Equipment FOBox Fiber-optic Box
CLE Copper Line Equipment FO Fiber-optic Module
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PDH Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy MUX Multiplexer
Transmission paths

1 Pilot cable connections 6 5 Alternative transmission routes

For operation via pilot cable, two SWT 3000 7 8 SWT 3000 enables transmission of protection
devices can be linked directly through the analog signals via two different routes. Both routes are
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interfaces (CLE). constantly transmitting. In the event that one
12 14 route fails, the second route still bears the signal.
2 Power line carrier connections
The analog link (CLE) between two SWT 3000 6 8 Direct fiber-optic connection without repeater
devices can also be a PLC link. Depending on SWT 3000 protection signaling incorporates an
device configuration, SWT 3000 can be used with internal fiber-optic modem for long-distance
PowerLink in alternate multipurpose, simultaneous transmission. The maximum distance between
multipurpose, or single-purpose mode. two SWT 3000 devices is 150 kilometers.

3 12 Fiber-optic connections 8 9 Fiber-optic connection

between SWT 3000 and PowerLink 12 between SWT 3000 and a multiplexer
A short-distance connection between an SWT 3000 A short-distance connection of up to two kilome-
and Siemens’ PowerLink PLC terminal can be real- ters between SWT 3000 and a multiplexer can be
ized via an integrated fiber-optic modem. In this realized via the integrated fiber-optic modem ac-
case, an SWT 3000 stand-alone system provides cording to IEEE C37.94. Alternately, the multiplex-
the same advanced functionality as the version er is connected via FOBox, converting the optical
integrated into PowerLink. Each PowerLink can be signal to an electrical signal in case the MUX does
connected to two SWT 3000 devices via fiber optics. not support C37.94.

5 6 SWT 3000 digital connections 13 14 SWT 3000 integration into the PowerLink –
7 9 The digital interface (DLE) permits protection signals PLC system
to be transmitted over a PDH or SDH network. The SWT 3000 system can be integrated into the
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PowerLink equipment. Either the analog interface
or a combination of the analog and the digital inter­
4 7 SWT 3000 Ethernet connections
faces can be used.
10 The ETH line interface (EN 100) supports
transmission via packet based networks.

SWT 3000 for

fiber-optic networks
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Analog networks with SWT 3000

Analog transmission of protection signals is still necessary  Narrowband signals (F6 modulation)
in two cases: when a telecommunication line with four- The narrowband version is used for pilot cables or PLC
or two-wire connections or a power line carrier connection equipment and operates on voice frequency (VF) chan-
is the best solution. The SWT 3000 is specifically adapted nels. Within one ITU-T voice band (0.3 kHz to 3.4 kHz),
to the respective requirements. up to three narrow­band systems can be operated in par-
allel. The narrowband version also supports two-wire
cable links.
Applications in detail:
 Fiber-optic connection to power line carrier
 Coded modulation/coded tripping CT
A connection between the SWT 3000 and the Siemens
In this mode, two frequencies are sent at the same time
PowerLink PLC equipment can be realized using the
for transmission. This protects the system against unwanted
integrated fiber-optic modem. These stand-alone sys-
interference from single frequencies and increases secu-
tems provide the same advanced functionality as inte-
rity. The transmission time (T0) for coded signals remains
grated into PowerLink.
the same as for noncoded signals. With each command
and each combination of commands assigned to a pair
of frequencies, four independent commands are available.
 Noncoded modulation/F6 modulation
In this mode, one out of the possible frequencies is trans-
mitted at a time that permits the use of full transmission
power for a single frequency. Three independent pro-
tection commands can be sent, and at the receiver end,
each protection frequency can be assigned to one or
more command outputs (1 to 4).

Administration
of the SWT 3000
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Element manager and network management

An Ethernet interface allows the use of the customer’s LAN  Supervision and alarming facilities
for remote monitoring and maintenance. Expensive travel SWT 3000 offers a great deal of intelligent plausibility
time is virtually eliminated, because the SWT 3000 can be verification, testing, and diagnostic functions for high
monitored and controlled remotely over the IP network. investment security:
With authorized access, users are able to perform local
>> Transmission capability is checked via continuous
and remote maintenance, read the event recorder from
supervision of the system in both directions
any location, and monitor the network.
>> Operation voltage is monitored
Applications in detail: >> Receive alarm in case no valid guard signal is present
 Element manager – PowerSys >> Test loop for extended test purposes (local and remote)
This application supports local and remote access on >> Programmable output blocking caused by low S/N ratio
three different user levels. Depending on the user class, >> Transmit signal level monitoring on the amplifier stage
provisions for read-only up to full access are granted.
>> Integrated time-stamped event recorder 
Remote access is available via the LAN , USB or the RS 232
with 1 ms resolution and internal or external clock
interface and service channel. The remote monitoring
synchronization source
RM in-band channel can be used to transmit device data
between terminals on one or more transmission links >> Resettable trip counter for each command input 
through daisy-chaining. and output
>> Alarm contacts available for the general, pre-, and
 Network management integration
receive alarm
For SNMP-based network administration via LAN inter-
face inventory manage­ment, performance management,  >> External event recording contacts for I/O ports
and fault management data is available. The SNMP com-
patibility allows simple integration into the customer’s 
network management system (NMS).

Commissioning
of the SWT 3000
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