RTU NewsletterIssue 1/2011

Newsletter for ABB‘s Remote Terminal Units

Product News

560CIG10 — official releaseThe 560CIG10 is the latest addition to the RTU560 family and has now been officially released. This DIN rail mountable RTU has 16 binary inputs, 8 binary outputs and 8 analog inputs integrated. It provides full RTU560 functionality like IEC 61850, HMI and much more. The outputs of the unit could be monitored via 1 out of n check. The 560CIG10 is available in two versions: – R0001: supports process voltage from 24-60 VDC – R0002: supports process voltage 110/125 VDC This DIN rail RTU can be extended for additional hard wired information and interface to IEDs for up to 750 data points.

HMI functionality improvedThe graphical visualization of measurements has been impro-ved. It is now possible to configure the scaling of the display according to customer requirements. Dynamic or fixed scaling can also be selected during the engineering process.

DIN rail RTU 560CIG10

HMI trend visualization

Protocol enhancements DNP3.0 and MODBUS

In order to continuously improve the functionality of the RTU560, additional data types have been implemented for various protocols. Within the DNP3.0 measured floating point (MFI), floating point set point output (FSO) and double point indication (DPI) with various groups are now supported. In the MODBUS implementation analog measured input (AMI), analog set point (ASO) and floating point set point output (FSO) have been added.

Improved engineering efficiencySeveral enhancements have been implemented within release 10.1 in order to reduce engineering efforts. The announced FTAB download as well as the Excel 2007/2010 support has been released. The integration of 560CVT10 into RTUtil and the possibility to filter in the selection box of the HMI tool reduces engineering hours. Once again the commissioning support was improved by allowing protocol logging via the RIO server for serial protocols throughout the complete RTU, even with several CMUs.

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Project News

Replacement of the Indactic21 remote terminal unit with RTU560 at Munich city utilitiesThe cooperation between Munich city utilities (SWM) and ABB (respectively BBC) dates back to the 1980s, when Indactic21 was still in use. At that time all substations of Munich city uti-lities were equipped with the Indactic21 remote control from BBC. 10 years after implementing the last Indactic21, SWM now started the project „Retrofit of the Indactic21 remote control“.

timeframe. An important aspect for the success of the project is the use of the Excel based data point list with data point labeling, marshalling information, RTU hardware parameters etc. as common projection basis for the RTU560 as well as for the MicroSCADA Pro local control unit.

The following requirements and objectives have priority in this project: – Replacement of Indactic21 – Remodeling during operation – Seamless integration in existing systems (control system, protection technology…) – Adherence to quality, scheduling and cost guide-lines

ABB’s RTU560 fulfills these requirements in particular because of the following system features: – Communication via IEC standard protocols (IEC 870-5-101/103/104 and IEC 61850) – Support of Indactic21 protocols during transition period – Modular system concept – Standardized hardware construction

The first four substations have already been up-graded with the ABB systems RTU560 and MicroSCADA Pro as well as the corresponding switch-over concepts within the scheduled

Thus data models for the remote and local control technology are generated automatically, so that the data point testing can be smoothly performed.

RTU560 provides perfect solution of monitoring and control to distribution automation in developing smart grid of China South GridAs one of the most important parts in China South Grid, Shenzhen Power Grid expands its distribution automation facilities in developing smart grid to enhance the ability to supply electrical power throughout its service territory. The RTU560 is used to reduce system restoration time and gua-rantees voltage quality. Its DMS system communicates with its field devices within their dedicated region using protocols according to IEC 60870- 5 -101/104. More than 80 RTU560s have been installed for the feeder RTUs’ application:

Customer requirements: – RMU installation for in- and outgoing feeder monitoring and control – Fault detection of short circuit and/or earth-grounding phases – Save and report the exceptional load data on the feeders

Remote control unit after upgrade with RTU560

Remote control unit equipped with I21

ABB’s response: – ABB RTU560 DIN rail solution – Sampling the over-current and neutral current/In (at least 20 times rating current) for fault identification – PLC programming and data archive function enable RTU560 to identify exceptions and save the load data at the time of feeder break-off

ABB’s RTU560 is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It provides accurate monitoring and control and increases the usability and profitability of your medium-voltage network by achieving decreased outage and costs to the dis-tribution management and maintenance. In parallel it provides the foundation to build a future smart distribution grid.

In recent years, China is very aggressive on developing smart grid. In the new 12th five-year program, Chinese government has made specific plans to build smart grid as significant strategy, especially on remote monitoring and control to distri-bution network. RTU560 as the star product from ABB China Substation Automation Products department is highly active devoted to the distribution automation in developing smart grid. The full IEC 61850 implementation including GOOSE messages further strengthens ABB’s RTU560 position. All RTU560 functions are now also available as DIN rail solutions. Besides, with the success from Shenzhen smart grid pilot project, RTU560 will be the focal point for further growth in ABB China’s market.

RTU560 DIN rail application

Project News Events/exhibitions

WETEX Exhibition 2011, DubaiWETEX Exhibition is an important regional sourcing platform to access a wide range of the latest technology and energy management solutions. The exhibition took place from March 8 to 10, 2011 in Dubai.

Hosted by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the event gave ABB a platform to showcase the latest power system solutions to customers from within DEWA and from throughout the region. The fair aimed to keep the industry lea-ders abreast of the latest developments in the areas of water, energy, technology and environment, as well to network and pursue innovative solutions.

ABB was one of the main sponsors of the event. More than 350 companies exhibited their products and solutions. ABB displayed its range of protection relays, RTUs, drives etc. to customers from more than 25 countries.

ABB stand at WETEX Exhibition 2011

Hannover fair, April 4 to 8, 2011From April 4 to 8, 2011 the world’s most important technology event will take place under the banner of „Smart Efficiency“ in Hanover, Germany. The new RTU560 for DIN rails, DSL solutions for two-wire lines and four-wire lines as well as radio modem solu-tions will be presented during the Hanover fair in hall 11 at the ABB stand A35.