ABB COM600 series User manual

Station Automation COM600
Product Guide
Power Products

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Station Automation
COM600
Product version: 3.4
1MRS756764 B
Contents
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1.Description ............................3
2.Application ............................4
3.Parametersetting .......................5
4. Event and alarm lists .....................6
5. Disturbance record handling ...............6
6.Datahistorian ..........................6
7. Logic processor.........................8
8. Access control and substation security . . . . . . 8
9. Substation integration ....................9
10. Integration of ABB IEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11. Commissioning and troubleshooting . . . . . . . 9
12. Communication redundancy .............10
13. Technical data ........................11
14.Tools ...............................17
15. Mounting ............................17
16. Ordering.............................18
17.References ..........................19

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Issued: January 2009
Revision: B / 23 Oct 2009
1. Description
COM600, the station automation device of
ABB, is an all-in-one communication gateway,
automation platform and user interface solu-
tion for utility and industrial distribution sub-
stations. The gateway functionality provides
seamless connectivity between substation
IEDs and network-level control and manage-
ment systems. The automation platform with
its logic processor makes COM600 a flexible
implementation platform for substation-level
automation tasks. As a user interface solu-
tion COM600 accommodates web technol-
ogy based functionalities providing access to
substation devices and processes via a web
browser based human machine interface
(HMI).
The COM600 design process has been
guided by the IEC 61850 standard for com-
munication and interoperability of substa-
tion equipment. The communication gateway
functionality of COM600 supports a variety
of commonly used communication protocols
of substation devices. For even greater con-
nectivity, OPC data access and OPC alarms
and events are supported to enable informa-
tion sharing and control with, for example, a
distributed control system (DCS).
The IEC 61131-3 based logic processor can be
programmed to execute automatic sequences
directly via communications media. Further,
the logic processor enables the creation of
both simple control programs and more so-
phisticated applications like load shedding or
fault isolation and network restoration.
The COM600 hardware platform is based on
ruggedized mechanics with no moving parts
subject to wear and tear. Thus, the compact
and robust design is well adapted for harsh
environments. The preinstalled software
and the off-line configuration performed on
a separate computer contribute to a faster
project execution.
OPC Server
IEC 61850
DNP3 Slave
OPC Client
Web server
HMI application
OPC Client
REMOTE
CONTROL
Standard web-browser
Configuration tool on a PC
Connectivity packages
for ABB IEDs
and/or device profiles
On-line operation
Configuration phase, off-line
IEC 61850-8-1
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Conf
SCL
Fig. 1 Station Automation COM600 overview

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2. Application
COM600 provides gateway functions for map-
ping signals between protection and control
IEDs in industrial or utility substations and
higher-level systems. It further includes an
optional HMI that provides data and informa-
tion from the substation to the users.
COM600 gathers data from protection and
control IEDs and from process devices us-
ing different communication protocols. The
supported protocols can be combined freely
in one station computer, limited only by
the number of hardware interfaces and the
license. COM600 uses web technology to dis-
play data to different users in a professional
and user-friendly manner. The optional slave
protocols enable the transfer of information
to a network control centre (NCC) or distrib-
uted control system (DCS).
COM600 benefits from the potential of the
IEC 61850 standard by using the IEC 61850-
6 substation configuration language (SCL)
and IEC 61850 -7 communications modeling
regardless of protocol used. As the IEC 61850
data modeling is used for all communication
protocols the gateway cross-reference is done
in the same way regardless of the protocol,
for example IEC 61850-8-1 or DNP3.
COM600 can by using the optional web HMI
(requires Mozilla Firefox®, Opera or Microsoft
Internet Explorer with Adobe SVG viewer
3.03) be used for efficient substation visu-
alization, monitoring and control. Measured
values from process devices are displayed on
the HMI. Single-line diagrams can be used to
view any available measured values from the
process devices.
All primary single-line diagram (SLD) devices
are displayed in one screen. The SLD recog-
nizes different voltage levels and different
busbar systems such as single busbar, double
busbar and duplex systems. The four-mode
busbar coloring visualizes the busbar status.
The coloring of the busbar is user configura-
ble.
EMS/
SCADA
DMS,
OMS
REMOTE
ACCESS -
ENGINEERING
Ethernet switch
Ethernet switch
RTU/PLC
RTU/PLC
WAN
TCP/IP protocols
(DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104,
Modbus)
TCP/IP protocols
(IEC 61850, DNP3,
Modbus
®
)
Serial protocols
(DNP3, Modbus
®
,
SPA)
Serial protocols
(DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101,
Modbus)
LAN 1
GPS
RER 111
LON-bus
SPAJ 140
REM 543
REF 542plus DPU2000R
REF615 NON-ABB
IED
NON-ABB
IED
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Fig. 2 Overview of a utility substation using Station Automation COM600

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The single line diagram can be configured
to include an indication for the local/remote
selection switch. Alarm symbols and generic
symbols can be places in the SLD to give an
even better overview of the status. In addi-
tion, generic control buttons can be added
to control objects. A separate control dialog
is used for controlling the switching device.
It provides information on switching device
identification, reservation status and inter-
locking conditions. The select-before-execute
logic is used to prevent unintended opera-
tion. By reserving the switching device for a
single user the risk of controlling the device
from two different locations is eliminated.
Further, COM600 supports the tap changer
function for the RE 500 series transformer
terminals.
Connection examples:
COM600 has by default four serial ports. The
number of serial ports can be increased using
the optional serial card. The four serial ports
enable the connection and combination of
different serial protocols. For example 3 SPA
+ 1 IEC 101 protocol or 2 SPA + 1 IEC 103 +1
IEC 101 protocol.
COM600 can as an option be equipped with
a LON-card enabling the connection of one
plastic or glass LON interface. Alternatively
the number of Ethernet interfaces can be
increased by choosing the optional Ethernet
extension card.
3. Parameter setting
The parameter setting tool (PST) is used for
viewing and/or setting parameters in IEDs
supporting transparent SPA, Modbus or
IEC 61850 parameterization. The PST enables
activation of the parameter setting function
for the chosen IEDs. In addition, it enables
that only selected parameters are shown in
REMOTE
ACCESS -
ENGINEERING
DISTRIBUTED
CONTROL
SYSTEM
Ethernet switch
Ethernet switch
RTU/PLC
RTU/PLC
WAN
OPC Client/Server
TCP/IP protocols
(IEC 61850, DNP3,
Modbus
®
)
Serial protocols
(DNP3, Modbus
®
,
SPA)
LAN 1
GPS
RER 111
LON-bus
SPAJ 140
REM 543
REF 542plus DPU2000R
REF615 NON-ABB
IED
NON-ABB
IED
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Fig. 3 Overview of an industrial system using Station Automation COM600

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the web HMI of COM600 limiting the number
of visible parameters to the ones that are
considered important for the user. Changes in
the settings require that the user has engi-
neering or administrator rights in COM600.
4. Event and alarm lists
Events and alarms are identified by date,
time, bay, device, object description or status.
Furthermore, the events and alarms can be
automatically filtered according to voltage
level or bay criteria. Maximum memory ca-
pacity is 65535 events. First-in, first-out logic
is used for overwriting events. The user can
export an event list to a .csv file for further
analysis. COM600 supports printing of events
to an Event Printer for long time archiving.
5. Disturbance record
handling
COM600 automatically downloads distur-
bance records from the connected IEDs. The
disturbance records are saved in the stand-
ard COMTRADE format. In-depth analysis
is enabled using ABB’s Wineve software or
any other commercially available disturbance
record analyzer supporting the COMTRADE
format. Downloading of disturbance records
requires use of the IEC 61850-8-1 communi-
cation protocol.
6. Data historian
The COM600 data historian is a real-time
database designed and optimized for process
information management and extensive his-
tory recording. The data historian is based on
ABB’s cpmPlus Knowledge Manager software.
It combines the benefits of an easy-to-use
real-time database with industrial reliability,
performance, and real-time functionality to
provide an excellent platform for process
information management. The data historian
can be used for accurate process perform-
ance monitoring by following process and
equipment performance calculations with
real-time and history values. Better under-
standing of the process behaviour by join-
ing time-based process measurements with
production and maintenance events helps
Ethernet switch
RS-232/RS-485
serial links 1 - 8
link 1 link 8
LAN 1
Web HMI
LAN 2
Ethernet switch
GPS
IEDIED
Fig. 4 Application example

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Fig. 5 COM600 web HMI showing persisting and fleeting alarms
Fig. 6 COM600 Data historian

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the user to understand the process dynamics.
It further provides required information for
learning how to keep the process running.
High performance and reliability, together
with maintenance-free operation, provide a
solid platform for trending. The optional data
historian functionality offers means of stor-
ing, analyzing and presenting process data.
Please note that displaying of data historian
information using the HMI requires that Mi-
crosoft Internet Explorer is used.
7. Logic processor
COM600 offers an straightforward approach
to the languages specified by the IEC 61131-3
standard for programmable logic controllers
(PLC). The programmable logic processor in
COM600 is offered as a selectable software
option. The PLC programming system ena-
bles programming and execution of auto-
mation tasks. In addition, the IEC 61131-3
programming in COM600 offers on-line and
off-line functionality for engineering and
diagnostics.
The logic process can be used for applica-
tions such as grouping of signals or tripping
of all bus breakers, if one of the breakers
fails to clear the fault. COM600 collects any
analog or binary IED data using standard
serial and TCP/IP based protocols such as
IEC 61850, DNP3 or Modbus. In the created
logic, the logic processor, use the analog and
binary data from the IEDs. The output of the
created logic can be sent to the IEDs for trip-
ping or alarm purposes.
8. Access control and
substation security
To protect COM600 from unauthorized ac-
cess and to maintain information integrity,
COM600 is provided with a four-level, role-
based authentication system with administra-
tor-programmable individual passwords for
the viewer, operator, engineer and admin-
EMS/
SCADA
ENGINEERING
Ethernet switch
RTU/PLC
RTU/PLC
WAN
TCP/IP protocols
(IEC 61850, DNP3,
Modbus®)
Serial protocols
(DNP3, Modbus®,
SPA)
LAN 1
ELECTRONIC SECURITY PERIMETER
GPS
RER 111
LON-bus
Built-in firewall
SPAJ 140
REM 543
REF 542plus DPU2000R
REF615 NON-ABB
IED
NON-ABB
IED
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Fig. 7 Substation security

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M M M
REF615 REF615 REF615 REF615
MLink
DISTRIBUTION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
Ethernet switch
Ethernet switch Ethernet switch
GPS
PLANT TCP/IP
7.2 kV
7.2/0.4 kV
0.4 kV
OPC Client/Server
FEEDER 1FEEDER 2FEEDER 3
LOCAL
HMI
Fig. 8 Substation integration
istrator level. Further, the security features
include host-based firewalls and communi-
cation encryption using the secure HTTPS
(hypertext transfer protocol secure) protocol.
9. Substation integration
COM600 provides connectivity to a range
of ABB systems. The connectivity to ABB’s
low voltage motor control center MNS iS is
provided using an OPC server in COM600.
COM600 receives data from the MNSiS devic-
es and provides a human-machine interface
(HMI) and gateway functionality for a smooth
integration. Further, COM600 offers connec-
tivity to ABB’s Automation System 800xA and
MicroSCADA by means of OPC or other com-
munication protocols.
10. Integration of ABB
IEDs
COM600 supports ABB’s connectivity pack-
age concept which simplifies system configu-
ration and integration of IEDs. A connectivity
package is a collection of software and spe-
cific IED information, which enable system
products and tools to connect and interact
with the IED. The connectivity packages re-
duce the risk of errors in system integration,
minimizing device configuration and set-up
times. The engineering in COM600 is done by
selecting the connectivity package for the IED
version and configuration or by importing the
configuration file from the IED.
11. Commissioning and
troubleshooting
COM600 offers several tools and functions to
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OPC Server
IEC 61850
DNP3 Slave
OPC Client
Web server
HMI application
OPC Client
SCADA
Web HMI
REF615
REF 543
REF 542plus
Ethernet switch
TCP/IP protocols
(IEC 61850, DNP3,
Modbus
®
)
• Simulation of complete IEDs
• Source data monitoring
• Forcing of source data
• ...
• ...
Fig. 9 Commissioning and troubleshooting
bleshooting of the substation. The built-in
IED simulation functionality enables testing
and verifying of the correct operation of the
HMI and gateway configuration of COM600
without any physical connection of IEDs.
Further, communication diagnostic events can
be enabled to track all messages being sent
by or received from the IEDs.
Using the Station Automation Builder 600
(SAB600) tool provided with COM600 on-
line diagnostic data, real-time process data,
the communication channels and the control
function of the IEDs can be analyzed without
separate protocol analyzers.
12. Communication
redundancy
To maintain and improve the reliability of the
communication network and the communi-
cation between the IEDs and COM600, IEC
62439/PRP (parallel redundancy protocol)-
based communication is supported. PRP is
based on duplicated networks, where each
message is sent via both networks. The first
of the received messages is accepted whereas
the duplicate is discarded. Message replica-
tion and discarding is done by the DuoDriver
in COM600. Further, the DuoDriver hides
the two networks from upper level applica-
tions. IEC 62439/PRP-based communication
requires that COM600 is equipped with the
optional LAN card and that the IEDs used
support PRP.
In addition, COM600 supports switch fault
tolerance (SFT) provided that the optional
LAN-card and COM600 are connected to
two separate switches. SFT creates a failover
relationship between the two adapters con-
nected to separate switches. The manager
responsibility is transferred from one agent
to the other in case of a failure. The Switch
Fault Tolerance feature of the Intel network
adapter requires the Teaming Feature to be
enabled.