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Remote Remot e Termina Terminall Unit RTU560 RTU5 60

for Energy System Operation

The Application Requirements Transmission and distribution net works are frequently being expanded and reinforced, often resulting in more complex networks. This is valid for  electrical transmission and distribution networks, as well as for gas,oil, water, wastewater and district heating grids. The task of monitoring and controlling the energy  transportation in order to achieve an economical and operational control requires an ongoing penetration of the grid down to the lowest levels.

Our strengths  Same RTU560 Platform used across all Utility Sectors • Remote Control • Substation Automation • Communication Gateway  • Comprehensive IED and third device integration

The increasing demand for energy consumption requires more complex distribution and transportation networks resulting in the requirement for  more control systems to manage these networks. New and improved communication technologies  with higher transmission bandwidths and new  transmission media coupled with state of the art control systems allow efficient and effective management of these networks.

• Interface to IEC 61850 station bus

 As more data is readily available through modern high performance controllers more functions can be run at the station level. This technology with  increased data availability can be deployed not only for new remote stations but also stations that need to be reinforced,upgraded or retrofitted.

• Real-time acquisition  with DCF77, GPS, SNTP or IRIG-B

These controllers or RTU's are the core building blocks required for data management at station level. The integration of new Intelligent Electr onic Dev ices (IEDs) with application functions based on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) solutions is a key requirement for any modern RTU. The deregulation activities in the energy market, especially the metering tasks, requires more online infor mation in order to control the energy flow  and energy consumption. Municipal utility companies,responsible for the electrical, gas, water and  wastewater grids, are moving towards controlling these networks in a more centr alized fashion.

• Programmable PLC functions • Support of standard transmission/communication protocols • Events detection  with a time resolution of 1 ms

• High performance central processing units  with 32-bit processor and multiple interfaces • No special tool for diagnostics required due to utilisation of web server technologies • Process-oriented configuration with open data exchange concept and MS-Excel TM-Integration • Integrated Human Machine Interface  with basic monitoring and control functions • Flexible system concept - scaleable redundancy  - scaleable I/O - scaleable communication • Distributed input/output units  with high degree pre-processing functions • Only a few types of different I/O modules

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The standardization of telecontrol pr otocols and the increasing capabilities of communication net works makes this possible.  A new RTU must be able to support demands of  higher flexibility by adapting ANSI and IEC telecontrol protocol standardsrunning on new communication media and digital networks.  As large amounts of data are now readily available, data engineering can be complex,time consuming and hence costly. Data engineering can be dramatically reduced through data standardisation and state of the art engineering tools. The engineering tool can easily configure standalone RTU's or can be integrated into the overall data engineering concept for a network control system.

• Same I/O modules used in RTU200 and RTU232 • Applicable from medium voltage to highest  voltage level • Local presence of ABB in more than 50 countries • 3'000 worldwide RTU560 installations per year, more than 20'000 RTU560 installations in total

 Your benef its

In addition to the basic functions,(i.e. data acquisition and control) modern telecontrol systems are required to provide a higher degree of functionality within the stations e.g.:

• Security of investment • Step by step investment possible • Easy functional extension

• High functional scope for telecontrol application functions

• Open Architecture, future proof concept

•  Archive features to provide process data availability over longer periods of disturbance files recorded by protection relays in an archive and analyzing them later, after transferring them to an Office PC. Protected against voltage loss.

• No need of an additional PLC system

• Execute control and closed-loop applications using PLC capabilities

• Communication with existing control systems and subordinated IEDs • Precise analysis of disturbances

• Precise system wide analysis of network  incidents • High processing capacity and flexibility 

• Reduced maintenance costs

• Reduced engineering costs One engineering tool for all applications RTU560

• Reduced engineering costs and no need of an additional monitoring and control system • Reduced investment costs

• Reduced system costs

• Reduced maintenance and spare part costs • Cost efficient migration to RTU560 • Reduced maintenance and spare part costs due to same hardware components • Close to our customers all over the world • Security of investment

• Communication  w ith multiple Netw or k Control Centers Selected station data running on different protocols over different communications media can be transferred from the RTU to multiple Network Control Centres • Extended diagnostics RTU Diagnostics, maintenance and system analysis can be easily  carried out remotely either through the existing telecontrol communications or via the internet • Inter facing various types of IEDs,such as digital control and protection devices via serial protocols and IEC61850 or new transducers via field bus interfaces,etc. • Reinformement, Upgr ade and Retr of it Programs RTU's are easily extended to integrate the requirements of a station reinforcement,retrofit or  upgrade program. The RTU's open architecture ensures that these programs are easily accommodated both now and in the future through the simple addition of hardware and software modules.Likewise,IED's or other devices must be easily integrated in the RTU through the simple addition of software modules. 3

Our Solution for different Applications – the RTU560  ABB´s solution to different application requirements is the Remote Terminal Unit system RTU560. Integration of various communications demands in a highly flexible and cost optimised way is a key  feature of the RTU560 Concept. The functionality of RTUs has increased significantly over the last few years. This has provided the opportunity to use remote terminal units for  different applications. The RTU560 uses the same hardware and software platform to provide specific functions for different applications across all Utility Sectors. Since all applications are based on thesame product family a future upgrade to a different application is always possible. ABB's strategy is to reuse I/O modules and therefore an upgrade of ABB RTUs 200/232 to the RTU560 is easily achieved. The RTU560 can be adapted to the most stringent station applications but in general RTU functionality is grouped into the following applications: • Remote Control • Communication Gateway  • Station Automation  Application Communication Gateway 

This data is then transferred to the higher level control system. The control system will act on this data and may transfer necessary commands to the RTU560 in order to control its plant. The RTU560 uses multi processor architecture to achieve high performance data processing. The scalable platform,together with the modular  IO-components guarantee the highest flexibility  for different applications. The direct binary IOinterface for up to 110-220 V DC requires no additional interposing relays. The demand to communicate to various sub RTUs, IEDs and control centers is covered by the highly  advanced communication capabilities. PLC-Functions according to IEC 61131-3 enable the user to configure automation functionality   without using an additional product or station modifications. Benef its:  Application Remote Control 

Remote Control One of the main tasks of the remote control application is to monitor and control the plant. This monitoring and control is made possible in the RTU560 by providing a hardwired connection to plant or through data collection from IEDs.

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• Security of process control • Worldwide installed base • Cost optimized solutions from large and complex stations down to small stations • Combined functionality all in one product • Security of investment • Easy adaptations of additional functionality  by using PLC functions

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Communication Gateway  The RTU560 with its highly sophisticated communication capabilities can also be used as a communication gateway. A gateway essentially changes one communications protocol to another. Typically at station level, there may be many communications protocols employed ranging from IEC60870-5-103,SPABUS and the new IEC61850 standard.  At network level, a different communications protocol is employed typically IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104 over TCP/IP, or for example DNP3. The RTU560 when functioning as a gateway will convert station protocols to network protocols and vice versa. Shifting of centralized communication functions to station level utilizes the available bandwidth  more efficiently and reduces the required communication lines at the same time. System Availability  Highest availability of systems is a standard requirement in all Utility Applications. The RTU560 is no exception and it provides this availability through  its decentralised hardware and software structure.

Increased availability is also provided through  flexible redundancy concepts.Redundancy is inherent in the RTU560 design. The flexible redundancy concept supports many levels ranging from communications redundancy,communications processor redundancy,power supply redundancy  and even I/O redundancy which are implemented according to customer requirements. It is essential that the data engineering is minimized and simplified when configuring a communications gateway as is the interface between standard and non standard protocols. This is easily  achieved in the RTU560 as its open architecture and a standard configuration tool (RTUtil 560) allows easy data engineering and protocol mapping. Benefits: • • • •

Reduction of complex front-end systems Higher availability of WAN networks Reduced costs for data engineering Redundancy concept adaptable to availability requirements

Substation Automation The substation automation application consists of  interfaces to a mixture of protection and control equipment as well as metering devices and other  automation products. The Human Machine Interface integrated into the RTU560 allows a basic local control and monitoring. Disturbance records and load profiles are easily  stored in the RTU560 and transmitted on the communications network when requested. Benefits:

Hybrid Application Substation Automation

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• Cost optimized substation automation with  IEC 60870-5-103 • Data engineering for RTU and HMI in one step • Use of the RTU560 communication network  for disturbance data and load profiles • Retrofit with digital bay controllers possible step by step • IEC 61850 support • Efficient solution for hybrid applications

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Flexible System Concept

RTU560 hardware concept 

 All hardware modules and software components have been designed based on modular concepts. If new hardware modules or software components are required,they are simply added to the overall system. The RTU560 architecture is totally distributed both in hardware software and communications interfaces.Software applications can be distributed over a number of different communications units (CMU Boards). This is possible due to an internal communication concept that keeps all CMU boards informed about the contents of the process data interface. There is one process and system database  which is available in adapted copies for  each CMU board. The internal communication system ensures that all process data is consistent. The different CMU boards run the communication tasks for the connected serial links. This allows the type and number of different communication links running on one CMU board to be defined. System performance is defined by the configuration of the CMU boards.

In addition to the standard protocols such as IEC60870-5-101,IEC60870-5-104 and DNP3,the RTU 560 also supports the following protocols. • Modbus • RP 570/71 • Indactic 23/33/35 • TG 800 • Sinaut 8FW • Conitel 300 • Hitachi HDLC For communication with sub RTUs and IEDs such  as protection relays,local control units,etc.,the following protocols,among others, are available: • IEC 60870-5-101 • IEC 60870-5-102 • IEC 60870-5-103 • IEC 60870-5-104 • IEC 61850-8 • DNP 3.0 • SPA-Bus • Modbus • RP570/71 • Sinaut 8FW   • Indactic 21/33 • Hitachi HDLC The connection of the respective communication lines can be carried out in several ways: • Direct links with RS 232-C interfaces (local communication) • Voice-frequency telegraphy over leased telecommunication lines, private lines with narrow  bandwidth modems or power line carriers • Radio links • Dial-up modem • Fiber-optic cables • Digital communication networks Benef its: • Easy adaptation to control centers • Easy adaptation to IEDs and third party  station devices. • Connection to existing infrastructure

Benef its: • High availability  • Online configuration download • Boards can be plugged or pulled out during operation Communication The RTU560 supports many of the international and third party telecontrol communications protocols. Due to the standardized internal interface for  system and process information, the integration of  a new protocol is easily achieved. The RTU560 is able to communicate with different hierarchical levels of a network control system.  At station level,the RTU560 can communicate  with sub RTU's or with any other intelligent electronic devices (IED's). Configuration example with redundant power supplies,  redundant CMUs and redundant communication lines

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IEC 61850 Station Bus RTU560 with IEC61850 client functionality opens new opportunities for Remote control applications and Substation automation applications. It is possible to combine parallel I/O connections, serial IED connections via IEC, DNP, Modbus or SPABUS and station bus via IEC61850 (Hybrid Solutions). It is possible to integrate the functions IEC61850 Gateway,time server and integrated HMI in one RTU560. Benefits: • Hybrid applications are possible for migration and retrofit. • Low cost solutions with integrated gateway, timeserver and HMI functionality  in RTU560 Redundancy  For energy transmission and distribution networks it is important to maintain the access to stations. The RTU560 manages this requirement by providing a sophisticated redundancy concept offering the following features: • Redundant communication lines or links • Redundant communication units (CMU) • Redundant Power Supplies Technical features • Redundant communication lines or links; Communication via 2 communication lines in a parallel mode (multi host with all available protocols) or in an active/standby switchover  mode (redundant line/network with IEC 608705-101/104) • Redundant CMU performance;2 sets of CMU boards in an active/standby switchover mode • Redundant power supply 2 redundant power  supply;boards for the supply of the communication subrack  Due to modular architecture of the RTU560 it is possible to use parts or combination of the redundancy elements. Benefits: • Excellent reliability in performance and communication • High reliable remote control of important substations • Reduction of service and maintenance cost • Scalable redundancy and cost optimized concepts

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Time Synchronization The accuracy and resolution of the time stamp for  a process event is important for analysing a process disturbance,especially when it is necessary to analyse events from and between different stations. The internal time management is controlled by the CMU communication boards. The time resolution of the RTU560 is 1 ms for  events.Synchronization with absolute time can be achieved by one of the following five methods: • Time synchronization by the network control center (NCC) via a periodically transmitted synchronization instruction with a communication protocol supporting this function • Time synchronization using a real-time clock that receives the date and time from the GPS system • Time synchronization using a real-time clock that receives date and time information from the DCF 77 time standard • Time synchronization using SNTP V4 (RFC2030) on a LAN/WAN network  • Time synchronization using IRIG-B The RTU560 time management system synchronizes the RTU with the supplied absolute time  with a high degree of accuracy. The absolute accuracy is mainly provided by the source for  synchronization used,whereby GPS, DCF 77 and IRIG-B allow an accuracy of 5 ms and better. The accuracy of time synchronization by the NCC depends on transmission speed, and the method used within the NCC.  A time synchronized RTU560 can synchronize subordinate RTUs and IEDs via: • A periodically transmitted synchronization instruction with a communication protocol supporting this function • Time synchronization using SNTP V4 (RFC2030) on a LAN/WAN network  Special hardware and software logic has been incorporated on each of the CMU communication boards to manage real time within the RTU560. Once the RTU560 is synchronized,the RTU560 can maintain a time accuracy of about 2 ppm, even if the time synchronization source is lost for  a certain period.

Benef its: • Flexible adaptation of time synchronization to system circumstances • High time accuracy over the total network 

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RTU560 web server Integrated Human Machine Interface For basic local monitoring and control, an optional Human Machine Interface is embedded in the RTU560. The HMI-functionality itself is an integral part of the RTU560 functionality; no additional SCADA product is needed. Single Line Diagrams pictures with active monitoring and control elements are stored on the CMU of the RTU560. Event and alarm lists are also available and exportable as CSV format for documentation. The data of the lists are stored on Compact Flash Cards TM  which makes it power failure proof. The only software requirement for visualization on a PC is the Java Virtual Machine Freeware. The Single Line Diagrams allows an instant overview of  the station. The picture editor has a symbol library   with predefined dynamic symbols. The picture editor contains different language and character  sets. The component editor enables the user to create customer specific symbols in case they are not available in the standard libraries. The editor allows easy linking of dynamic symbols to the RTU560 runtime data to prevent engineering faults.Access authority for different users or  groups together with command authority is essential for secure operation. Therefore this feature is also an integrated component of the RTU560.

Integrated HMI – Single line diagram

Benef its: • Station visualization and control with no additional system required • Cost optimized solution • Less engineering efforts • Easy modifications and extensions • Integrated HMI with data engineering only once • Local and remote access to HMI • Only Web Browser and Java extension needed on remote PC

RTU 560 web server 

Diagnostics RTU560 diagnostic system is based on the web server technology. Therefore no special tools are required to analyse the RTU560.The diagnostics could be carried out either locally or remote via LAN/WAN.  All RTU560 modules are maintenance free. Due to the small numbers of different modules,spare parts are kept to a minimum. Since the application data is stored on Compact Flash Cards TM it is possible to exchange modules without new configuration download. The functional operation of the RTU560 is guaranteed by a comprehensive monitoring concept. The hardware and software is continuously monitored from the I/O boards throughout the entire RTU. The hardware and software monitoring is carried out by active checks at several levels. The diagnostics concept of the RTU560 has been designed to use modern communications technologies. Use of Internet technologies has allowed users to remotely interrogate the RTU560 from any location.Users are now able to diagnose the RTU560 from Utility Headquarters or other locations without having to go to the station.

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If a station visit is necessary, the user will have all the necessary information in advance of the visit to properly assess the issue and resolve it in a timely  manner. Remote access via Intranet is combined with  authority privileges for the user. It is possible to: • Monitor the RTU-produced internal messages • Monitor and check the RTU560 configuration and the status of all connected process signals • Check the current version of the configuration file • Down- or upload the RTU560 configuration file for the RTU560 CMU boards • Upload the archive files

Diagnosis – Monitoring inf 

Benefits:  Access to each communication board is granted individually. The presentation of process information about statuses and values is presented in such  a way that the service personnel are able to work   with the same designations (object identification keys) as the operator in the control station.

• Same user inte • Detailed diagn locally with P browser for re network  • Precise analysi • No additional • Reduced spar 

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Local archive events and indications

Local Print, Archive and File Upload The RTU560 is able to store and file archive data as an option. The File archive can handle the following file types: • Disturbance recorder files of connected protection relays/bay controller via IEC60870-5-103 • Disturbance recorder files of some connected protection relays/bay controller via SPABUS • Load profiles of connected metering devices (e.g.IEC62056-21) • Disturbance recorder of connected subordinated RTUs with IEDs are supported

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The following data can be stored with time stamp: • Process events of the RTU560 and connected subsystems (subordinate RTUs, IEDs, protection relays) • Virtual data points (e.g. calculated values of PLC function) • User login • Commands • System events and messages • Analogue measured values • Integrated totals (counter values) • File archive (Load profiles of metering devices, Disturbance records of protection relays) The archive data are accessible via: • Web server, front MMI (cable) • Web server,TCP/IP channel (remote,WAN/LAN) • CSV export (text file), Import in MS-ExcelTM • Local print function to serial printer  • Data of the File archives are also accessible via file transfer  Benefits: • Archive data protected against voltage loss (non-volatile) • Local or remote interrogation accessible  via web server  • Easy engineering • Buffer sizes are configurable • Export function to MS OfficeTM • Disturbance recorder files are available in standard COMTRADE format • Automatic conversion to client naming structure • No data loss of disturbance files on the protection relays because of limited memory  • Integrated component of the HMI

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Engineering The data engineering of the RTU560 can easily  be carried out by the user with the help of the MS-Windows TM based tool RTUtil 560 and by MSExcelTM signal lists. RTUtil 560 is designed to engineer small RTU560s, medium-sized RTU560s with a set of included IEDs, and also to engineer gateway RTUs with all the types of communication links and IEDs used in the customer's network. Process signal mapping to the different communication protocols is one of the main tasks needed in hierarchical communication network structures. The process signals of  a small RTU connected at the lowest level of a net work may be routed via other RTUs on the way up to the final network control center (NCC).  All necessary communication links and parameters are engineered with RTUtil 560 in one project.

Benef its: • Running on standard MS-WindowsTM Operating systems (XP,2000 and NT) • Process data engineering with MS-ExcelTM possible with limited RTUtil 560 knowledge • Quick and easy engineering method for  larger projects • Already existing MS-ExcelTM signal lists can easily be adapted to the required format • MS-ExcelTM templates can be used for  documentation • MS-ExcelTM Export for rework  and documentation • Engineering and modification efforts can be reduced considerably  • MS-ExcelTM template adaptable to customers' requirements

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The signal and communication data can be entered into RTUtil 560 via import of MS-ExcelTM signal lists. Therefore only limited RTUtil 560 knowledge is required. The use of MS-ExcelTM functionality  allows quick and easy data entry of large volumes of process data.To allow adaptations for specific customer or project requirements, the structure of the MS-ExcelTM sheets used for data import is expandable and can also be used for documentation. Also the ExcelTM sheets via the EXCELTM export functionality can be used for documentation and data revision work. The Engineering principle in RTUtil 560 is according to IEC 61346-1 standard. With the RTUtil 560, separate views for signals, hardware, and communication data is possible. This makes configuration changes easy. Before generating configuration files, the RTUtil 560 system carries out an engineering data consistency check. Any engineering errors occurring will be recognized and logged in files  with the error location. The configuration file transfer will be done by  using the integrated web server connected to the RTU560 MMI interface. The configuration of the RTU560 can also be carried out from a remote PC via Internet links or the customer's Intranet. Download by a network  control center via IEC 60870-5-101/104 file transfer protocol is also possible. Upload of the data files is used for reverse data engineering.

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Engineering data import

RTU560 Engineering Tool RTUtil 560

MSExcel TM 

IEC 61850 System Configuration Tool 

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PLC functions The RTU560 can be optionally equipped with a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) software package. This allows sequential control or closedloop application functions that are processed in parallel to the telecontrol activities. The PLC programming package fully complies to the IEC 61131-3 programming standard. The modularity of the RTU560 in hardware and software allows PLC programs to be run either on the same CMU board,parallel to the telecontrol task,or on a separate CMU central board used only for the PLC application. PLC programs have access to all process signal values as well as the process signal qualifiers such as invalid, time,etc. PLC programs running distributed applications may use the qualifiers for secure and safe operation. PLC programs update the process signal values via the process data interface. The telecontrol task will be informed about changes and updates of the new  output values either to the process output boards or via the communication line to the network control centers and subdevices. PLC programs are developed by a powerful PLC programming tool MULTIPROG® wt. The PLC package allows programming in the programming languages defined in IEC 61131-3: • Function Block Diagram (FDB) • Ladder Diagram (LD) • Sequential Function Chart (SFC) • Instruction List (IL) • Structured Text (ST)

IEC 61131-3: function block diagram (FBD)

IEC 61131-3: ladder diagram (LD)

IEC 61131-3: sequential function chart (SFC)

The function block RTU560 library contains the function blocks to interface with the process I/Os  values,attributes and qualifiers.  Additionally, it is possible to create user-specific function blocks or functions for various applications. Benefits: • No need of additional PLC systems • Flexible method to adapt to customer  specific requirements • Reduced education cost due to compatibility to IEC 61131-3 programming standard

IEC 61131-3: instruction list (IL)

IEC 61131-3: structured text (ST)

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Mechanical Layout and Cabinets Mechanical Layout The RTU560 concept allows the configuration of  the following types of RTU. • • • •

RTU560A  RTU560C RTU560D RTU560E

These RTU types have been defined based on station size and also on communications requirements. For example the RTU560A may be used in Transmission Networks when there are generally  large I/O and communications interface requirements. The RTU560D may be used when there are small I/O numbers typically found at Distribution Networks

RTU560E 

The Remote Terminal Unit RTU560E is an integral part of the remote terminal unit RTU560. It is well suited for applications with with small datapoint  volumes,for instance in local network stations or  in small distribution substations. Due to the compact design and the f lexible configuration possibilities the RTU560E is suitable for centralised or decentralised system architectures.

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 When data integration is required in a medium sized station,the RTU560C may be the ideal choice The Compact RTU560C allows a maximum of two CMU boards to be plugged into a standard I/O subrack. The standard version is one CMU main board  with one or two links to the NCCs or one NCC link  and one link for IEDs.The residual part of the I/O subrack can be used for I/O boards. The Compact RTU560C also supports the full  volume of I/O boards distributed over the four  peripheral I/O bus segments. If more communication lines are required,the Standard RTU560A must be used. One or two central communication subracks can be used with their full range of flexibility and configuration capabilities.

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Small number of datapoints (