The modular, free configurable remote terminal unit for telecontrol and automation applications in all areas of the power supply.

The telecontrol device with automation component is extremely flexible and powerful thanks to the modular, consistent system architecture and offers a multitude of options for automating widely distributed processes. Balanced functionality allows the flexible combination of automation, telecontrol and communication tasks.

Supplemented by the scalable performance and various redundancy configurations, optimal adaptation to the respective requirements of the process is achieved.

The telecontrol device is therefore ideally suited for automation with integrated telecontrol technology as

• Telecontrol substation or central device
• Automation unit with self-sufficient function groups
• Data node, station control unit, front-end or gateway with local or remote peripherals

Applications

High performance and many interfaces for complex tasks

• Automation tasks in power distribution and transmission
• Distribution network automation optimized for use in LV / MV switchgears
• Micro-grids

• Grid connection for solar and wind parks
• Control and monitoring of electricity and gas distribution stations
• Control and turbine regulation in hydropower plants
• Control and communication in the traction power supply
• Tunnel automation

• Communication gateway for various networks and protocols

• GridEdge/IoT Gateway for easy connection of products and solutions for protection engineering, station automation, power quality, and measurement to MindSphere and further cloud-based platforms

• Load-flow control

Features

• Compact on-site solution with everything at a glance with and or display with slim assemblies dimensioned to save space
• Platform modularity for versatile application options and reduced inventory
• Scalability through combination of various Input-/Out- and communication modules
• Highest EMC stability up to 5 kV (IEC 60255) for direct use in substations
• Integrated short-circuit indicator functionality for use in cable network monitoring optionally
• High investment security by using standards like IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104
• Automation functions (IEC 61131-3), e.g. for controlling a regulated distribution transformer or for load control
• Integrated crypto chip and IPSec encryption to fulfill the high cyber security requirements
• Multitude of interfaces and integrated GPRS module depending on the type of basic unit for simple adaptation to existing communication infrastructures
• Scalable redundancy
• Plug-and-Play functionality of the modules for time and cost savings
• IoT- connectivity: Transmission of data through a secure internet connection for cloud-based applications and services (OPC UA Pub/Sub, MindConnect)
• Logging and display of events and alarms with decentralized archive (DEAR) for the avoidance of data loss during communication disturbances

Basic units

O Compact module for combined automation and telecontrol function for DIN rail mounting with optional display module and local visualization and operation

• Dimension 160 x 153 x 123 mm (HxWxD)

• Integrated power supply DC 24-60 V DC
• 3x Ethernet LAN TCP/IP 10/100BASE-TX for communication and engineering
• 1 x RS-232, 2 x RS-485 (galvanically isolated)

• Ready and error LEDs, as well as status LEDs of communication interfaces
• Integrated 8 configurable multicolor LEDs with labeling strip
• Integrated 8 galvanically isolated digital inputs (24-60 VDC)
• Integrated 7 digital outputs in a combination of 8A and 5A relays for commands and indications
• Up to max. freely configurable 8 I/O modules via coupling module
• Optional integrated LTE CAT1 Modem
• Built-in ZigBee (based on IEEE 802.15.4) modem to receive the currents detected by the SENTRON 3NA fuses in the low-voltage outgoing feeders via wireless communication

Communication and protocols

• IEC 60870-5-101/-103/-104,
• IEC 61850 (Ed. 1 + 2) Client
• IEC 61850 (Ed. 2) Server (incl. GOOSE)
• DNP3 TCP/IP
• DNP3 Master serial
• Modbus RTU & TCP
• SNMP V3
• CAT 1 LTE Modem
• ZigBee

Temperature range

• from -40°C to +70°C

O Basis unit with modular design for combined automation and telecontrol function for DIN rail mounting
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
max. 128 in-/outputs via coupling module up to max. 8 external I/O modules
max. 20.000 data points
Extended Temperature range -40°C to +70°C

Support of redundant power supply
Data storage on SD card up to 2 GB, plug-and play for commissioning and service
Multi-point communication with RS232 or RS485,
Freely selectable protocols:
IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103
DNP3 or Modbus RTU as well other serial protocols
LAN/WAN networks accordance with the standards
IEC 60870-5-104,
IEC 61850 Client + Server Ed.1/2, DNP3 TCP/IP or Modbus TCP
Dial up traffic via modem: PSTN, ISDN, GSM and TETRA

Communication interfaces
X 2x Ethernet LAN, 1x RS485 and 1x RS232 interface
O 2x Ethernet LAN, 1x RS485, 1x RS232, 1x selectable interface RS232/RS485 and one Integrated GPRS Modem  
Power Supply
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
X DC 24 to 60 V; DC 110 to 220V, (12W)
O DC 24 to 60 V, (12W)
O DC 110 to 220 V, AC 230 V (45W)
Redundant Power Supply
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
X DC 24 to 60 V; DC 110 to 220V, (12W)
O DC 24 to 60 V, (12W)
O DC 100 to 220 V, AC 100-240 V (45W)

O Basis module for combined automation and telecontrol function for DIN rail mounting
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
max. 400.000 data points
Operation temperature range -25°C to +70°C
2x Ethernet LAN, 1x RS484 and 1x RS232
Expandable with external I/O modules; local and up to 15 remote I/O rows, each row with max. 8 I/O modules

Optionally with additional communication interface modules

• Up to 30x serial interfaces or
• Up to 10 Ethernet interfaces or
• Up to 5 Ethernet and 25 serial interfaces

Multiple communication with up to 8 protocols (expandable up to 24 protocols) via RS232, RS486 and LAN/WAN- networks according standards:

IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850 Client and Server Ed.2, DNP3 TCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Others: Profibus DP Master, PROFINET I/O Master
Dial up traffic via modem: PSTN, ISDN, GSM and TETRA

Power Supply
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
O DC 24 to 60 V; DC 110 to 220V, (12W)
O DC 24 to 60 V, (12W)
X DC 110 to 220 V, AC 230 V (45W)
Redundant Power Supply
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
X No
O DC 24 to 60 V; DC 110 to 220V, (12W)
O DC 24 to 60 V, (12W)
O DC 100 to 220 V, AC 100-240 V (45W)

Interface module for connection of remote I/O rows, with up to 15 I/O rows, each with up to 8 I/O modules or up to 4 remote 19“ racks equipped with up to 16 I/O modules or mixed configuration of I/O rows and 19“ racks

Ring-, Star and Daisy Chain-configurations are possible

Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
X without
O with interface module for extension

Communication module for Ethernet, max. 2 modules
Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
Free configurable, integrated software-based firewall,
Redundancy protocols RSTP, HSR, PRP, Line mode
O without
X 1x module with up to 5 Ports for connection of Ethernet based communication

  structures
O 2x module with up to 10 Ports for connection of Ethernet based communication

  structures
O In conjunction of a hardware-based-application-layer-firewall

Communication module, 5x serial interfaces

3x RJ45 (2x RS232, 1x RS485)
2x Push-In terminal 8-pole (switchable RS232/RS485/RS232)

Transmission rate up to 115.2 kbit/s (depending on the protocol)
O without
X with 1x serial communication modules (5 serial ports)

O with 2x serial communication modules (10 serial ports)

O with 3x serial communication modules (15 serial ports)

O with 4x serial communication modules (20 serial ports)

O with 5x serial communication modules (25 serial ports)

O with 6x serial communication modules (30 serial ports)

Extensions of the functionality through additional licenses

The licenses easily be transmitted with the Import function into the parameter set with the engineering tools.

The licenses are delivered on USB sticks.

O Extended processing/communication with virtual CPUs

• Up to 4x EPCI (extended processing)

EPCI = Extended-Processing-Communication-Interface

• Up to 4 protocols on each EPCI (max. 24 potocols)
• Each EPCI with one additional logic function (PLC)
• Max. 400.000 data points on each EPCI
• Coupling of existing 19“ racks with I/O modules
• For permanent operation a license for each EPCI

O Redundancy

• Device redundancy with PLC synchronization via the Ethernet based I/O bus incl. singular I/Os (via encrypted I/O bus)
  Device redundancy with PLC synchronization via routed IP network
• Integrated system voter function
• Global and protocol-selective voting
• Soft or hardware voting to select the active device
• For permanent operation a license for each EPCI

O IEC 60870-5-104 Application Layer Firewall with stand-alone TCP/IP stack
  (stack separation)

• unencrypted IEC 60870-5-104 central/substation
• Routing of the data of the network interface taken place only on layer 7 (stack separation)
• IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2.0 interoperability
• IEC 60870-5-104 Redundancy according IEC 60870-5-104 Edition 2.0
• Up to 100 remote stations
• Data throughput limit
• Whitelistfilter
• No other network services are possible on this interface
• For permanent operation a license for each EPCI

O Third-party applications using Container technology

• Web based HMI APP (customer specific web server, using RTU data)
• Server APP LDAP, Radius, Syslog, FTP within a secure environment Customer specific APP: user defined communication protocols and data point conversions
• Separation of external application and RTU functionality
  (telecontrol, automation and interfaces)
• No connection and no impact in the RTU system
• (telecontrol, automation and interfaces)
• Up to 3 external application supported on each device
• For permanent operation a license for each EPCI

Optional I/O modules for extension of the basis unit

O LED Extension module for I/O-rows

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• For horizontal and vertical mounting
• Operating temperature -40°C .. +70°C
• Power consumption < 0.6W
• Position is free selectable (on the right side of the power supply)
• Display of process information for up to 8x I/O modules
• Additional error information per I/O module
• Subsequent extension without additional engineering

O Binary Input module

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 16 binary inputs (2 groups of 8 each) for single point, double-point or count pulses
• Galvanically insulated by opto-couplers
• Each group has a common return
• Signal voltage 24 VDC, 48/60 VDC, 110 VDC or 220VDC
• Removable screw terminals
• Acquisition with a resolution of 1 ms
• Firmware filter
• Bounce suppression

O Binary Output module (Relais)

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 8 relay outputs (4 groups, 2 each)
• Galvanically insulated
• Secure output for pulse commands 1-pole, 1 1/2-pole or 2-pole
• Single, double and tap commands as well indications
• Conifgurable command output
• Switching voltage 24 - 220/110 VDC or 230 VAC
• Outputs switchable with DC and AC voltages
• Removable screw terminals
• 1-out-of-n Check

O Binary Output module (Relais), secure command output

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 12 relay outputs (4 group)
• Galvanically insulated
• Secure output for pulse commands 1-pole, 1 1/2-pole or 2-pole
• Single, double and tap commands as well indications
• Conifgurable command output
• Nominal switching voltage 24/48&60/220 VDC
• Current switching capacity capacity 1A continously, up to 4A short term
• 1-out-of-n Check
• External circuit test before command output (current flow test)
• Removable screw terminals

O Binary Output module (Transistor)

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 16 transistor outputs (2 groups each 8)
• Galvanically insulated
• Secure output for pulse commands 1-pole
• Single, double and tap commands as well indications
• Switching voltage 24-60 VDC
• Continous current nominal 0,5A; max. 1A
• Removable screw terminals

O Analog Input module 4x +/- 20mA/ +/- 10 V

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 4 analog inputs (4 groups of 1 each) for currents and voltages
• Galvanically insulated by transformers
• Acquisition of currents ±20 mA
• Acquisition of voltages ±10 V
• Resolution of 0.004% refer to the measuring range
• Accuracy of 0.15% at +25C
• Removable screw terminals
• Automatic calibration

O Analog Input module for temperature (4x Pt100/Pt1000/Ni100)

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 4 inputs (2 groups eahc 2) for temperature
• Galvanically isolated via optocoupler
• Acquision via Pt100/Pt1000/Ni100 reistance measurment in 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire technology

• Resolution 10 mW (Pt100, Ni100) and 100 mW (Pt1000)

• Accuracy of 0,19% to 50°C

• Removable screw terminals

O Analogue Input module

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 3x Low-Power (LoPo) inputs for measurement current 225 mV acc. IEC 60044-8 Input voltage
• max. measurement current 200% I
• 3x Inputs for measurement voltage 100/√3 VAC, 230 VAC, 415/√3 VAC (parameterizable)
• max. measurement voltage range 150% U
• 16 Bit resolution
• Sampling of 20 values per system period
• Removable screw terminals

O Analogue Input module

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 3x Low-Power (LoPo) inputs for measurement current 225 mV acc. IEC 60044-8 Input voltage
• max. measurement current 200% I
• 3x Low-Power (LoPo) inputs for measurement voltage 3.25/√3 VAC
• max. measurement voltage range 150% U
• 16 Bit resolution
• Sampling of 20 values per system period
• Removable screw terminals

O Current transformer adapter for analog inputs

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• Current transformer adapter for analog input module
• 3x nominal current max. 1A or 5 A with 100% overrange
• Acquisition of currents through measuring sensors
• Measuring range 1 A or 5 A with 200% overrange
• Output through low-power outputs
• Nominal voltage 225 mV
• Measuring range 0 V to 450 mV

O Analog Output module

• Dimension 132 x 30 x 142 mm (HxWxD)
• Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
• 4 outputs
• Galvanically insulated by optocouplers
• Output of currents +/- 20 mA, +/- 10 mA
• Output of voltages +/- 10 V
• Removable screw terminals
• Setpoint values by means of currents and voltages