Model Name/Number | PTS |
Usage/Application | Engineering tool |
Brand | Siemens |
Features | Product and vendor-neutral testing system |
Power Source | DC |
I Deal In | New Only |
IEC standard protocols employed in modern substation control enable homogeneous, vendor-neutral total solutions and offer optimum investment security for the operator. Even with standardized protocols, the analysis or simulation of the behavior of the employed devices is a daily requirement in the operation and installation of substation control systems. The SICAM Protocol Test System provides this functionality.Simulating individual or several devices simplifies process-es, especially when planning systems. Importing the IEC 61850 standard files enables the user to simulate device behavior and to streamline test and com-missioning procedures. Vendor-neutral, comprehensive analysis features help to resolve errors or faults of individual devices. The SICAM Protocol Test System assists system planners and operators to simplify their daily work and will become an indispensable tool.
Features
Characteristics and technical highlights
Details
Although the standards themselves are long past the development stage, problems still tend to arise during implementation of projects. These are due to slight differences between systems (resulting from varying interpretations of the standard, specific features of the project, etc.) and can have significant cost implications. In addition, in many cases operators will need to test equipment early on in the course of a project although some of the system components or devices are not yet available at that time.
Voltage | 220 V |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Power Source | Electric |
Phase | Single Phase |
Body Material | MS |
The SICAM Fault Collector Gateway (FCG) device receives both the load current values and distribution line faults via the SICAM Fault Sensor Indicator (FSI). The received information status and events are transmitted to the control center based on the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol or to the Siemens FLiC service using the XMPP protocol. The fault detected by SICAM FSI is communicated to SICAM FCG via short-range radio (SRR) communication within a distance of 100 meters.
SICAM FCG provides 6 binary inputs and 3 binary outputs. SICAM FCG can be configured and diagnosed locally using the Web GUI by connecting to a PC or laptop computer or remotely via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).
The SICAM FCG has a plastic housing and it is strongly recommended to mount it within a metal cabinet for additional protection. The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and short-range radio antenna are mounted outside the metallic cabinet.
SICAM FSI firmware and parameters can be updated from the SICAM FCG.
SICAM FCG Web GUI allows you to configure the parameters, display error and event log, upgrade of firmware, and download the configuration.
Brand | Siemens |
Phase Fault Current Range | 200 A/400 A/500 A/600 A/800 A/ 1000 A/1200 A AC |
Accuracy | 10% to 15% |
Earth Fault Current Range | 10 A/20 A/30 A/40 A/60 A/80 A/ 100 A AC |
Response Time | 40 ms,60 ms,80 ms,160 ms,200 ms,300 ms,500 ms |
Auto Reset Time | 1 h,2 h,4h,8 h |
The efficient operation of modern distribution grids requires quick fault detection, message packing and provision for further processing. The SICAM Fault Passage Indicator (FPI) is one component for that. The FPI is used for phase fault detection and indication and for detection of earth faults in radial or open ring medium-voltage cable networks. 4 external current sensors detect phase faults (L1, L2, L3) and earth faults (E). The current sensors detect phase fault and earth fault currents based on the set current threshold detection, and communicate them to SICAM FPI via an optical signal. The rotary switch on each sensor is used to set the fault current threshold for phase sensors from 200 A to 1200 A (Type 1), 200 A to 800 A (Type 2) and for earth sensors from 10 A to 100 A (Type 1), 40 A to 300 A (Type 2). If the current exceeds the set threshold level, the current sensor will send an input to SICAM FPI via plastic fiber-optic cable. In this condition, the corresponding LEDs are flashing and the binary contacts are picking up. In normal operating conditions, there is no LED indication.
Benefits
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Also Provides | Automation Testing Software |
Type | Online/Cloud-based |
Operating System | For Windows |
Brand | Siemens |
Programming Language | Java |
Free Required RAM | 1 GB |
Language Support | English |
The IEC 61850 system configurator is the manufacturer-neutral solution for the interoperable engineering of IEC 61850 products and systems and supports all devices with IEC 61850, not just Siemens products like SIPROTEC 5, SIPROTEC 4, SIPROTEC Compact, Reyrolle, SICAM RTUs, SICAM IO/AI/P85x/ Q100 - but also devices from other areas (such as SITRAS PRO) or from third parties. The tool supports the SCL (substation configuration description language) configuration files from the IEC 61850-6 through import or export of all formats (ICD/IID/CID/SCD/SSD/SED). Thus, IEC 61850 devices can be added and a complete IEC 61850 station is available for the substation automation Technology.The tool supports the SCL (substation configuration description language) configuration files from the IEC 61850-6 through import or export of all formats (ICD/IID/CID/SCD/SSD/SED). Thus, IEC 61850 devices can be added and a complete IEC 61850 station is available for the substation automation Technology. IEDs from the IEC 61850 standard of Edition 1 or Edition 2 are supported. The possible engineering therefore includes not only the GOOSE communication and the client/server configuration via MMS reporting but also the system topology, the process bus communication with SMV (sampled measured values) and the IEC 60870-5-104 addresses for the gateway to the network control center via IEC 61850-80-1. Simple engineering thanks to customer-friendly workflows and the universal display of IEC 61850 addresses as well as customer description texts. Users with IEC 61850 basic or expert knowledge find the desired level of detail. For documentation purposes, the engineering can be displayed in the web browser in a customer-friendly form. Harmonized interfaces of the tool, such as with DIGSI 4 and DIGSI 5, reduce the engineering effort for Siemens engineering even more.
Model Name/Number | SICAM A8000 |
Usage/Application | Engineering Tool For Substation Automation |
Brand | Siemens |
Features | Supports Project And Device Management For: Cp-8000 Cp-8021 Cp-8022 |
I Deal In | New Only |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 2012 Server R2 Microsoft Windows 2016 Ser |
Engineering today has become an important cost factor, not only in the creation of new plants for power generation, distribution and transmission. The maintenance of existing plants and the maintenance of relevant data stocks also require high expenditure. Configure, parameterize, test, commission, with the SICAM Device Manager you solve these tasks and requirements in an intuitive way and save time and money.SICAM A8000 Engineering tool for substation automation
Description
The current engineering software for the SICAM A8000 series supports project and device management for:
SICAM Device Manager is available in German and English.
There are 3 licenses to choose from:
Supported operating systems:
Cyber Security
Suitable for the SICAM A8000 series, the SICAM Device Manager also meets tomorrow''s cyber security requirements.
Besides the already known features, such as BDEW White Paper Conformity, SICAM Device Manager exclusively supports digitally signed firmware.
Also Provides | Automation Testing Software |
Type | Online/Cloud-based |
Operating System | For Windows |
Brand | Siemens |
Training | Live Online |
License Duration | 1 Year |
Siemens DIGSI 4 Engineering software for SIPROTEC 4 and SIPROTEC Compact
The PC operating program DIGSI 4 is the user interface to the SIPROTEC devices. It is designed with a modern, intuitive user interface. With DIGSI 4, SIPROTEC devices are configured and evaluated it is the tailored program for industrial and energy distribution systems.For the system engineering of DIGSI 4 parameterized devices, the IEC 61850 system configurator is used.The IEC 61850 system configurator is the manufacturer-neutral solution for the interoperable engineering of IEC 61850 products and systems. The tool supports the SCL (Substation Configuration Description Language) configuration files from the IEC 61850-6 through import or export of all formats (ICD/IID/CID/SCD/SSD/SED).Thus, IEC 61850 devices can be added and a complete IEC 61850 station is available for the substation automation Technology.
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Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Phase | Single Phase |
Power Source | Electric |
Voltage | 220 V/240 V |
Body Material | MS |
Siemens SICAM TOOLBOX II Engineering software for SICAM RTUs
SICAM TOOLBOX II provides all functions for integrated and standard engineering throughout the entire plant.-Data collection, data modeling, configuration, and parameterization-Engineering of process information for the automation and central control-room systems-Administration of the systems and individual parameters of third-party manufacturers. SICAM TOOLBOX II is an ideal tool for plants and systems of all sizes.
Features
SICAM TOOLBOX II – overview of the benefits
Integrated system
Object orientation
Standard data storage throughout
Engineering of the technical process
Also Provides | Automation Testing Software |
Type | Online/Cloud-based |
Brand | Siemens |
Usage/Application | Detection And Storage Of Fault Records |
PROTOCOL | IEC Standard Protocol 60870-5-103 |
Model No. | Sicam Disto |
· Siemens SICAM DISTO Software for detection and storage of fault records
An important function of digital protection is to store disturbance records for more accurate analysis of critical events in the grid. As the memory for such records is limited in the relay it has shown convenient to extract them by use of standardized communication and store them on a hard disk on station level for further use. Serial communication of digital protective devices to Substation Control Systems has been standardized and published as IEC standard protocol 60870-5-103. Recently the new standard for power utility communication IEC 61850 has added much more flexibility and performance to data exchange with different IEDs.
· Features: SICAM DISTO (disturbance data storage)
is a software package, which recognizes the occurrence of new disturbance records in the connected protection relay fetches them by means of substation communication and stores them in preconfigured directories on the hard disk of a PC. For easy analysis with different tools DISTO uses the standardized OMTRADE format for all disturbance files according to IEC 60255-24). Whereas DISTO has to translate incoming disturbance records from IEC 60870-5-103 into COMTRADE, the transmitted files in IEC 61850 are already in the right format.
· Some protection relays send COMTRADE files packed in zip files over IEC 61850. SICAM DISTO recognizes such files and unpacks them into the right directories. Using IEC 61850, SICAM DISTO expects the transmission of fault records per MMS. The option with FTP is not supported. If using IEC 60870-5-103, DISTO prepares in addition an event list with all protection-relevant information, such as fault number, fault distance etc., both with absolute and relative real time (within a storing disturbance).
· The stored files contain the time dependent behaviour of currents and voltages before, during and after a disturbance in the grid, plus additional events (e.g. trips). These data can be displayed as graphs on screen using SIGRA or other software tools with analyzing functions.
· For accessing the communication to the relays, DISTO makes use of SICAM 230 or 250 SCALA and their integrated communication drivers. Remote access to the stored files is available by use of standard tools of the operating system.
Binary inputs | 20 BI+10 BO to 80 BI+53 BO. |
Benefit | Cost reduction |
Communication protocol | IEC 61850-GOOSE |
Feature 1 | can be used directly in the bay together with other SIPROTEC4 units |
Feature | The IO-Box is based on the SIPROTEC 6MD63 and 6MD66 series |
Feature 2 | IO-Box is available only without automation (CFC), without keypad and without display. |
Siemens SIPROTEC 6MD61 Bay Controller
The SIPROTEC 6MD61 enables in a simple, easy way to enhance the number of binary inputs and outputs in the switchgear. It can be used directly in the bay together with other SIPROTEC4 units and also together with SICAM PAS to serve as a central process connection. The IO-Box is based on the SIPROTEC 6MD63 and 6MD66 series, so it can be easily integrated in systems with other SIPROTEC 4 units. The IO-Box supports a wide range of demand for additional binary inputs (BI) and binary outputs (BO), starting from 20 BI+10 BO and going up to 80 BI+53 BO. All important standard communication protocols are supported. With IEC 61850-GOOSE communication, a direct information interchange with other SIPROTEC units is possible. For simplification and cost reduction, the IO-Box is available only without automation (CFC), without keypad and without display.
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Application | control unit for high voltage bays from the SIPROTEC 4 relay series. |
series | Siemens SIPROTEC 4 |
Feature | High-accuracy measurement (+- 0.5 %) for voltage, current and calculated values P and Q are another f |
Feature 1 | low-cost solution |
Display | Graphic |
Feature 2 | High-accuracy measurement |
The 6MD66 high-voltage bay control unit is the control unit for high voltage bays from the SIPROTEC 4 relay series. Because of its integrated functions, it is an optimum, low-cost solution for high-voltage bays. The 6MD66 high-voltage bay controller unit also has the same design (look and feel) as the other protection and combined units of the SIPROTEC 4 relay series. Configuration is performed in a standardized way with the easy-to-use DIGSI 4 configuration tool. For operation, a large graphic display with a keyboard is available. The important operating actions are performed in a simple and intuitive way, e.g. alarm list display or switchgear control. The operator panel can be mounted separately from the unit, if required. Thus, flexibility with regard to the mounting position of the unit is ensured. Integrated key-operated switches control the switching authority and authorization for switching without interlocking. High-accuracy measurement (± 0.5 %) for voltage, current and calculated values P and Q are another feature of the unit.
Type | Online/Cloud-based |
Technology | SCADA |
Service Charges | As per client requirement |
Brand | Siemens |
Feature 1 | Manage X.509 digital certificates for OT use |
Feature 2 | Create or import Certificate Authorities (CA) |
Applications | manages digital certificates automatically for substations |
Feature 3 | Automated certificate signing and management |
SICAM GridPass - based on international standards, manages digital certificates automatically to enable effective and efficient management of security controls, thereby forming a cornerstone of a scalable PKI for the next-generation substations.
Functions
SICAM GridPass – Features at a glance:
Model Name/Number | SICAM WEB |
Usage/Application | Configuration And Diagnosis Of The Remote And Automation Devices Of The Sicam A8000 Series |
Brand | Siemens |
I Deal In | New Only |
PROTOCOL | IEC 60870-5-101/104 |
Connection options | Ethernet,Wi-Fi |
Online engineering of SICAM A8000. SICAM WEB is the easiest way of configuring and testing SICAM A8000 devices. The configuration and diagnosis of the remote and automation devices of the SICAM A8000 series can be done with a tablet or PC and a standard browser.
Simply enter the IP address of the SICAM A8000 device into the browsers address bar and then, in the SICAM WEB login dialog, enter your login data.
Communication with the SICAM A8000 device will then be bidirectional via an Ethernet connection.
Time-consuming download and installation of software is not required anymore!
Authorizations and the available engineering and diagnosis options depend on whether the user is logged in as an administrator or as a guest.
Based on this, device and diagnostics information can be read out or event and alarm messages can be checked.
Administrators additionally have the right to change configuration data or to start test routines.
User interface
SICAM WEB can be operated with a mouse or via touch screen.
Every function area has its own tile and also its own menu entry.
Communication
SICAM WEB is optimized for low bandwidths regarding data transfer, no matter how the SICAM A8000 device is connected.
The following connection options are available:
SICAM WEB has only lean bandwidth requirements.
Configuration
SICAM WEB can be used to read information from SICAM A8000 devices as well as for the complete configuration. Key parts of configuration are signals, for example messages, commands, measured values or counter values.
The signals are configured in a simple and clear workflow:
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Rated Voltage | 3.3 kV to 66 kV |
Power Frequency | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Conductor Diameter | 5 mm to 25 mm |
Measurement Cycle Period | 20 ms (For 50 Hz) 16.6 ms (For 60 Hz) |
Rated Current | 50 A up to 500 A |
Power Source | Energy harvesting + lithium - thionyl chloride batter |
The guardian for your overhead line networks (3.3 to 66 kV 50/60Hz).
Utilizing the full range of benefits of distribution automation in overhead line networks requires reliable locating and signaling of earth faults and short circuits in overhead line networks. With SICAM FSI (Fault Sensor Indicator), Siemens now offers a fault detection device for MV overhead line networks. SICAM FSI is available in 2 versions: 6MD2314-1AB10 - without communication: The faults are signaled directly at the device by LEDs. Depending on the fault state, a specific flashing light is generated. 6MD2314-1AB11 - with communication: In addition to local LED display, earth faults and short circuits are transferred to a gateway (SICAM FCG) via a secured radio connection. SICAM FCG (Fault Collector Gateway) establishes the connection to a higher-level control center via GPRS and sends the messages to the control center using the standardized telecontrol protocol IEC 60870-5-104 or via XMPP.
Benefits
Power Source | Electric |
Display | Digital |
Phase | Single Phase |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Body Material | MS |
Feeder Condition Monitor - Digital short circuit indicator with measuring function for medium voltage switchgears. The key to continuous improvement in the power supply is accurate knowledge about the relevant circumstances of the local energy supply system. Functionality: The SICAM FCM (Feeder Condition Monitor) is a phasefault and ground-fault indicator with directional indication that operates with protection algorithms and low-power current transformer technology as per IEC 60044-8/ IEC 61869-10 or the conventional 1 A/5 A instrument transformers. As an alternative, the SICAM FCM can also be connected using a capacitive voltage tap, thus effecting economical directional fault detection in the cable network. The SICAM FCM additionally offers the possibility of providing up-to-date measured values via the integrated Modbus RTU interface, thus ensuring a precise assessment of the distribution system. Cost-effective measuring device for use in Low voltage switchgears. The SICAM FCM (Feeder Condition Monitor) also performs well as a low-cost power meter in a low-voltage power system. It is optimized for flush mounting in low-voltage switch bays because of the low height.
Applications
Power Quality
Ensuring power quality in a phase of energy transition
Increasing power feed-in from renewable resources poses new challenges for municipalities and distribution system operators
The stable supply of electric power is any grid operator’s top priority. To avoid fluctuations in power quality and prevent disturbances, grid monitoring, control, and automation systems need to be adapted and optimized across all voltage levels.
Power Generation
Maintaining control of distributed power producers
Ensuring grid stability is becoming increasingly complex
The vast number of small distributed power producers calls for new strategies to ensure consistent power quality. Identifying, locating, and eliminating disturbances and faults as well as the flexible, quick balancing of power production and load consumption require integrated hardware and software solutions that work smoothly together.
Grid Resilience
Intelligent technologies for stable grids
Automation solutions and remote control technology enhance the reliability of distribution grids
Despite every effort, grid disturbances and faults can never be entirely eliminated. This is why control room personnel must be enabled to work quickly and effectively to resolve problems in a targeted manner. Comprehensive automation and remote-control solutions optimize these capabilities.
Investment savings
Efficient grid expansion
A combination of robust technology and digital innovations leads to increased efficiency
Maintaining or even increasing grid performance is becoming ever more challenging. With growing efforts, expenses grow as well. Innovative technologies and smart data usage can help municipalities and DSOs to master these challenges and to increase their competitiveness.
Unplanned outages
Keeping your grids up and running
Using sophisticated tools and solutions for fast grid restoration
Unplanned outages cannot always be avoided. Flexible solutions for local and remote monitoring enable the fast and efficient restoration of cable grids and overhead lines.
Usage/Application | Industrial |
Feature | Highest EMC Stability Up To 5 Kv (Iec 60255).For Direct Use In Substations |
Temperature | -40 To +70 DegreeC |
Brand | Siemens |
I Deal In | New Only |
Communication protocol | IEC 61850 |
Siemens SICAM A8000 Series Automation and remote terminal units
The SICAM A8000 series is a modular device range for telecontrol and automation applications in all areas of energy supply. This device series was developed to fulfill the requirements of a broad field of applications. The most important features are: Suitable for rough ambient conditions thanks to mechanically stable modules and an extended temperature range from -40 to +70 C. High voltage strength up to 5kV (IEC 60255) for use directly in substations. Fulfills tomorrows cyber security requirements with BDEW White Paper conformity, integrated crypto chip and IPSec encryption. Integrated communications interfaces incl. GPRS on board. Automation functions (IEC 61131-3), e.g. for controlling a regulated distribution transformer or for load control. Space-saving design with a module width of 30mm (without display for CP) Scalable by combining individual I/O modules. Long product life cycle and high investment security by using standards as IEC 61850.
Benefits:
The SICAM A8000 series supports a smart 3-stage approach for grid optimization:
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Usage/Application | automation of widely distributed processes |
Model Name/Number | SICAM AK3 |
Features | BDEW and NERC CIP compliant |
I Deal In | New Only |
Protocol | IEC 61850 |
Power supply | 120W |
Siemens SICAM AK3 Substation automation unit
SICAM AK3, member of the SICAM RTUs product family, is extremely flexible and powerful thanks to the modular, consistent SICAM system architecture. The SICAM AK3 provides a multitude of possibilities for the automation of widely distributed processes, and is the most powerful device of the SICAM RTUs product family in terms of communication, automation functionality and redundancy. Automation, telecontrol, and communication functions can be easily combined in full compliance with IEC 61850. The SICAM AK3 scores points not only with its improved mechanical design but also with significantly simplified hardware components combined with higher performance: A more powerful power supply (optionally in redundant configuration) is as much part of the systematic enhance-ment as the integration of two network interfaces on the CPU boards (can be extended to up to four interfaces). Additional connection cards and patch plugs are no longer needed. All existing and proven SICAM AK system concepts and functions, from redundancy to automatic data flow to SICAM Safety, and many more, are still available in the SICAM AK3 - the third AK generation. Like all products of the SICAM RTUs system family, the SICAM AK3 can be also parameterized with the SICAM TOOLBOX II object-oriented engineering software.
Configuration
Based on the proven SICAM AK system, the new SICAM AK3 has been equipped with the following additional features:
Application | Optimized for connection to three-position disconnectors |
Configuration tool | Digsi 4 |
Feature | Switchgear interlocking interface |
Series | Siemens SIPROTEC |
Feature 1 | Suitable for redundant master station |
Feature 2 | Automation can be configured easily by graphic means with CFC |
The 6MD63 bay control unit is a flexible, easy-to-use control unit. It is optimally tailored for medium-voltage applications but can also be used in high-voltage substations. The 6MD63 bay control unit has the same design (look and feel) as the other protection and combined units of the SIPROTEC 4 relay series. Configuration is also performed in a standardized way with the easy-to-use DIGSI 4 configuration tool. For operation, a large graphic display with a keyboard is available. The important operating actions are performed in a simple and intuitive way, e.g. alarm list display or switchgear control. The operator panel can be mounted separately from the relay, if required. Thus, flexibility with regard to the mounting position of the unit is ensured. Integrated key-operated switches control the switching authority and authorization for switching without interlocking.
Application
Brand | Siemens |
Usage/Application | Sicam Pas Is An Energy Automation Solution; Its System Architecture Makes It Scalable |
Automation Grade | Automatic |
Model Name/Number | SICAM PAS |
Communication Protocol | IEC 61850 |
Communication mode | Ethernet LAN |
For some years now, power generation and distribution have been undergoing major changes. The innovation cycles (where operating equipment and communication media are concerned) are getting ever shorter, and the market is becoming increasingly deregulated. The systems used to monitor power supply equipment and processes must take account of these changes. When new products are used, user friendliness, easy engineering, manifold interfacing to various communication media and extensibility are important Features. SICAM PAS (Power Automation System) meets all the demands placed on a distributed substation control system both now and in the future. Amongst many other standardized communication protocols, SICAM PAS particularly supports the IEC 61850 standard for communication between substations and IEDs. SICAM PAS is an open system and in addition to standardized data Transfer processes it Features user interfaces for the integration of system-specific tasks and offers multiple automation options. SICAM PAS can thus be easily included in existing systems and used for system integration, too. With modern diagnostics, it optimally supports commissioning and maintenance. SICAM PAS is clearly structured and reliable, thanks to its open, fully documented and tested System.
Essential Features
Details
System Overview
System Overview, application and functionality of SICAM PAS
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Software Version | 2018 |
Software Name | DIGSI Software |
Supported OS | Windows |
DIGSI 5 is the versatile engineering tool for parameterization, commissioning and operating all SIPROTEC 5 devices. Its innovative user interface includes context-sensitive user instructions. Simple connection to the device via USB enables you to work with a device easily and efficiently. The full capabilities of DIGSI 5 are revealed when you connect it to a network of protection devices: Then you can work with all of the devices in a substation in one project.DIGSI 5 offers superior usability and is optimized for your work processes. Only the information you actually need to carry out your tasks is shown. These can be reduced further using expanded filter mechanisms. The consistent use of sophisticated, uniform mechanisms in the user interfaces requires less training.For the system engineering of DIGSI 5 parameterized devices, the IEC 61850 system configurator is used.The IEC 61850 system configurator is used for the system integration of DIGSI 4 devices. The IEC 61850 system configurator is the manufacturer-neutral solution for the interoperable engineering of IEC 61850 products and systems. The tool supports the SCL (Substation Configuration Description Language) configuration files from the IEC 61850-6 through import or export of all formats (ICD/IID/CID/SCD/SSD/SED). Thus, IEC 61850 devices can be added and a complete IEC 61850 station is available for the substation automation Technology.
Model Name/Number | SICAM SCC |
Usage/Application | Engineering For Energy Automation Applications At Utilities And Industrial Enterprises |
Brand | Siemens |
Automation Grade | Automatic |
I Deal In | New Only |
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOC | IEC 61850 |
The process and visualization system SICAM SCC is a central element of energy automation solutions. The system is independent of the substation technology installed. SICAM SCC is compatible with the SICAM PAS Power Automation System, the products of the SICAM RTUs line. And in case you are not using a substation controller in your station: SICAM SCC communicates directly with bay units and protection devices that support the IEC 61850 communication standard. As a result it can be used as an overall HMI system for devices. The SIMATIC WinCC based SICAM SCC system is scalable and offers efficient engineering for energy automation applications at utilities and industrial enterprises.
SIMATIC WinCC the platform on which SICAM SCC operates
Important characteristics overview
The WinCC basic software is the core of an integrated system comprising WinCC, WinCC options and WinCC Add-ons, all designed to build up a solution tailored to your specific requirements.
The basic software itself represents a powerful, universally applicable process visualization system that offers all features of a sophisticated HMI Software:
Runtime Software
All HMI functions onboard, this characterizes the Runtime component of the WinCC basic software. Starting with a user administration that meets all requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ranging to a user interface with lots of configurable controls and functions up to a performant message and archiving system based on the integrated MS SQL Server. Reporting and logging system as well as integrated control technology functions complete the list.
SIMATIC WinCC detailed description of the major functions
Basic functionality
The runtime application of the WinCC basic software
Overview
Engineering Software
The Engineering Component WinCC CS offers a set of editors that leave nothing to be desired when talking about efficiency or user friendliness. Libraries and wizards make the generation of a project fast and easy and reduce error-proneness considerably. As a software for most complex HMI tasks, WinCC is able to handle comprehensive projects and mass data.
WinCC configuration
Efficiency and ergonomics in engineering
Overview
Scalability
The basic system is scalable in all respects by employing WinCC options. The basic software can already be adapted to increasing quantity structures by finely graded licenses. Yet, a chosen license can easily be upgraded in regard to the number of process tags. By employing WinCC/Server, you can run WinCC as a client/server application. WinCC/Redundancy is used to build up a highly available SCADA system. WinCC/CAS offers the possibility for setting up a scalable, central process data archiving. The WinCC/Web Navigator allows you to visualize and operate your plant via the Internet with nearly the same functionality as a WinCC client but with unbeatable flexibility.
Scalability with WinCC
From single-user system to web-based solution
Communication protocol | IEC 61850 (Client) IEC 61850 |
Application | energy automation solution |
Siemens SICAM PAS Substation automation system
For some years now, power generation and distribution have been undergoing major changes. The innovation cycles (where operating equipment and communication media are concerned) are getting ever shorter, and the market is becoming increasingly deregulated. The systems used to monitor power supply equipment and processes must take account of these changes.
When new products are used, user friendliness, easy engineering, manifold interfacing to various communication media and extensibility are important Features.
SICAM PAS (Power Automation System) meets all the demands placed on a distributed substation control system both now and in the future. Amongst many other standardized communication protocols, SICAM PAS particularly supports the IEC 61850 standard for communication between substations and IEDs. SICAM PAS is an open system and in addition to standardized data Transfer processes it Features user interfaces for the integration of system-specific tasks and offers multiple automation options.
SICAM PAS can thus be easily included in existing systems and used for system integration, too. With modern diagnostics, it optimally supports commissioning and maintenance.
SICAM PAS is clearly structured and reliable, thanks to its open, fully documented and tested System.
Essential Features