IEC 61850 Substation Computing | Power and Energy

IEC 61850 & Substation Computing

Impulse have the industry insight and technology know-how to help meet the critical needs of companies in the Power & Energy industry.

 

Why IEC 61850-3 Compliance Matters in Substations

The Power & Energy industry has particularly demanding criteria for technology, with its core role in the infrastructure and maintenance of most societies. IEC 61850-3 is a crucial standard that ensures compliance with demanding requirements for EMI resilience and ruggedised systems, delivering enhanced reliability and security for critical power systems. Working with electrical engineers, substation operators, and utility companies, Impulse combines expertise with technology partnerships to offer class-leading computing solutions for the Power & Energy industry.

Wide Temperature

Designed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures such as -25°C - 55°C.

Fanless

Offering reliable and sustainable performance for 24/7 operation in harsh environments.

GOOSE Messaging

Facilitates faster fault detection, enhanced reliability and reduced wiring.

Industry-certified Computing for Your Application

 

Moxa DA-820E Series

The DA-820E Series is a high-performance 3U Rackmount Industrial Computer, powered by 13th Gen Intel® Core. Equipped with 4 hot-swappable 2.5" SSD slots for enhanced storage performance and reliablity. Engineered specifically for substation applications, the DA-820E series guarantees ruggedness, exceptional computing capabilities, and seamless integration into demanding and complex systems.

Features and Benefits:

  • IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 & IEC 60255 Compliance
  • Up to 64 GB RAM
  • PRP/HSR Technology for Network Redundancy
  • Hot-swappable Power Module Design

Advantech ECU-479

The ECU-479 Power Automation Computer is designed for next-generation smart substations with its resilience to harsh environments and fanless engineering. With the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core processors with 8+8 cores, the ECU-479 is ideal for demanding virtualisation applications, providing rugged, reliable and scalable performance.

Features and Benefits:

  • IEC 61850-3 Certified
  • Quad Display Interfaces for SCADA and Multi-display use Cases
  • Wide Operating Temperature
  • Support for RAID card, HSR/PRP Expansion Card, and Redundant PSU

What is IEC 61850-3?

IEC 61850-3 outlines the requirements for communication and automation equipment deployed within power plants and substations. It takes into consideration all aspects, including design and environmental conditions, ensuring equipment can withstand extreme conditions and electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is common in the energy sector. Overall, IEC 61850-3 compliance ensures reliable and secure data exchange in critical substation automation and smart grid applications.

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We're happy to discuss a custom solution, and we also offer a range of data communication products and peripherals perfectly suited to this market. As no two projects are the same, talk to our technical sales team to find out more.

Explore Our IEC 61850 Compliant Computing Devices

DA-680 Series

Moxa 19" 1U 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8145UE Rack-Mount Substation Computer: 8x GbE LAN, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, IEC 60255 Compliance.

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DA-820C Series

Moxa 19" 3U 7th Gen Intel Core i3-7102E IEC-61850-3 Industrial Computer with PRP/HSR Card Support and 2x Power input.

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DA-682C Series

Moxa 19" 2U Intel Core i3-7100U Rack-Mount Substation PC: 6x Ethernet Ports, IEC 61850-3, IEC 60255, IEEE 1613 Compliance.

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DA-720-DPP Series

Moxa 19" 2U 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6600U Rack-Mount Substation/Rail PC with IEC 61850-3, IEC 60255, IEEE 1613 and EN 50121 Certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can standard industrial computers be used in power and energy applications instead of IEC 61850-3 certified systems?

  • Typically, standard industrial computers are not a direct replacement for IEC 61850-3 certified systems, particularly in substation automation and mission-critical applications. However, not all power installations, such as critical power, require IEC compliance and we have supplied a range of products into these applications.

What is the difference between IEC 60255 and IEC 61850-3 compliance?

  • IEC 60255 certification defines the performance requirements for protection replays and control equipment, ensuring the reliability of critical power systems.
  • IEC 61850-3 certification outlines the design and EMC requirements for communication devices in substation automation.

Can substation certified computers be mounted on a rack or control panel?

  • Yes, we sell a wide variety of industrial substation computers that can be rack-mounted or integrated into control panels. At Impulse, we design and build custom control panels tailored to your specific requirements, esnuring complaince with industry standards.

What are the performance specifications of IEC 61580 computers?

  • At Impulse, we can supply IEC 61850-certified computers with a variety of powerful processing units, industrial SSDs, real-time OS support, and compatibility with IEDs, SCADA and RTUs.