Remote Terminal Unit RTU560

for Energy System Operation

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TTrraannssmmiissssiioonn aanndd ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn nneettwwoorrkkss are fre-quently being expanded and reinforced,often re-sulting in more complex networks.This is valid forelectrical transmission and distribution networks,as well as for gas,oil,water,wastewater and districtheating grids.The task of monitoring and controlling the energytransportation in order to achieve an economicaloperation control requires an ongoing penetrationof the grid down to the lowest levels.

The iinnccrreeaassiinngg aavvaaiillaabbiilliittyy rreeqquuiirreemmeennttss ooff eenneerrggyyand its distribution and transportation also increa-ses the demand of control systems.New andimproved communication possibilities with highertransmission bandwidths and new transmissionmedia allow telecontrol technology to mange this.

Continually increasing capabilities of ddeecceennttrraalliizzeeddccoonnttrrooll aanndd cclloosseedd--lloooopp ccoonnttrrooll ssoolluuttiioonnss,basedon higher performance microcontroller technolo-gy,also allows more functions to run directly in thestation.This is valid not only for new remote sta-tions,but also in stations which have to be up-graded due to a higher demand for information orstation that need to be modernized due to age(retrofit).

In all cases, the tteelleeccoonnttrrooll iinntteerrffaaccee is the basicfunctional package.

The aaddaappttaattiioonn ooff nneeww IInntteelllliiggeenntt EElleeccttrroonniicc DDeevvii--cceess (IED) and expansion with application func-tions based on Programmable Logic Controller(PLC) solutions must also be possible. It is the taskof modern RTU's to provide the right solution tothese requirements.

The deregulation activities in the energy market,especially the metering tasks, requires mmoorree oonnlliinneeiinnffoorrmmaattiioonn in order to control the energy flowand energy consumption.Municipal utility com-panies, responsible for the electrical,gas,water andwastewater grids, are moving towards controllingthese networks in a mmoorree cceennttrraalliizzeedd fashion, i.e. inone central control center utilizing only one con-trol system.This requires the ddiiffffeerreenntt tteelleeccoonnttrroollccoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn lliinnkkss to be harmonized.The process data object model has to be coordi-nated between the different grid types.

The ssttaannddaarrddiizzaattiioonn ooff tteelleeccoonnttrrooll pprroottooccoollss andthe increasing capabilities of communication net-works makes this possible.A new RTU must be able to support demands ofhigher flexibility by adapting ANSI and IEC tele-control protocol standards.The new RTU shallhave the capacity to be connected to new commu-nication media and digital communication net-works.

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• Usable for different applications• Remote Control• Station Automation• Communication Gateway

• Process-oriented configuration with open dataexchange concept and MS-ExcelTM-Integration

• Integrated Human Machine Interfacewith basic monitoring and control functions

• No special tool for diagnoses requireddue to utilisation of web server technologies

• Programmable PLC functions

• Support of standard transmission/communi-cation protocols

• Events detection with a time resolutionof 1 ms

• Real-time acquisition with DCF77,GPS,SNTPor IRIG-B

• Flexible system concept- scalable redundancy- scalable I/O- scalable communication

• High performance central processing unitswith 32-bit processor and multiple interfaces

• Distributed input/output units with highdegree pre-processing functions

• Only a few types of different I/O modules

• Same I/O modules used in RTU200 and RTU232

• Applicable from medium voltage to highestvoltage level

• Local presence of ABB in more than 50 countries

• 2'000 worldwide RTU560 installations per year,more than 10'000 RTU560 installations in total

The Application Requirements

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The engineering work is an important cost factorthat can be reduced by standardizing the processobject model and ensuring that it supports state-of-the-art engineering tools.The engineering toolof the RTU must be able to perform the task of asingle, stand-alone RTU,as well as be able to beintegrated into an oovveerraallll ddaattaa eennggiinneeeerriinngg ccoonn--cceepptt for a network control system.In addition to the basic functions, (i.e.data acqui-sition and control) modern telecontrol systems arerequired to provide a higher degree of functiona-lity within the stations e.g.:

• HHiigghh ffuunnccttiioonnaall ssccooppee ffoorr tteelleeccoonnttrrooll applicationfunctions

• Execute ccoonnttrrooll aanndd cclloosseedd--lloooopp aapppplliiccaattiioonnssusing PLC capabilities

• AArrcchhiivvee ffeeaattuurreess to provide process data availa-bility over longer periods for recovering or de-coupling,e.g. the storing of disturbance files re-corded by protection relays in an archive and analyzing them later, after transferring them toan Office PC

• CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn wwiitthh mmuullttiippllee NNeettwwoorrkkCCoonnttrrooll CCeenntteerrss(NCC).of process data filtering according to the demands of the NCC.Possible with dif-ferent telecontrol pro-tocols for each NCC

• EExxtteennddeedd ddiiaaggnnoossiiss ffuunnccttiioonnaalliittyy of the RTU equipment to reduce the costs forproblem analysis and maintenance by accessingthe information via Internet or Intranet options.This should be possible independent of the di-rectly connected telecontrol links

• IInntteerrffaacciinngg vvaarriioouuss ttyyppeess ooff IIEEDDss, such as digitalprotection relays or new transducers via field-bus interfaces,etc

• FFlleexxiibbiilliittyy aanndd ssppaaccee ffoorr ffuuttuurree ddeemmaannddss to ex-tend the RTU for additional installed primary process units and/or higher demands in terms of control

The architecture of a telecontrol system must bedesigned in such a way that it, thanks to its modu-larity and flexibility,can be adapted to the con-ditions and sizes of the different stations. It shouldalso be open for later extensions of any type.

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RTU560

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• Security of investment• Step by step investment possible• Easy functional extension

• Reduced engineering costs

• Reduced engineering costs and no need ofan additional monitoring and control system

• Reduced maintenance costs

• No need of an additional PLC system

• Communication with existing control systemsand subordinated IEDs

• Precise analysis of disturbances

• Precise system wide analysis of networkincidents

• Reduced investment costs

• High processing capacity and flexibility

• Reduced system costs

• Reduced maintenance and spare part costs

• Cost efficient migration to RTU560

• Reduced maintenance and spare part costsdue to same hardware components

• Close to our customers all over the world

• Security of investment

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ABB´s solution to different application require-ments is the Remote Terminal Unit system RTU560.

A key feature of the RTU560 concept is the exten-ded possibility to integrate the various communi-cation demands in a highly flexible and cost-opti-mized way.The capability of RTUs has increasedsignificantly over the last few years.This has provi-ded the opportunity to use remote terminal unitsfor different applications.The RTU560 uses thesame components to provide specific functions forthe different applications.Since all applications areserved out of the same product family a future up-grade to a different application is always possible.This goes in line with the ABB strategy to reuseI/O modules of ABB RTUs 200/232 for upgradingto RTU560.

The various functional requirements can begrouped to the following three applications:

• Remote Control• Communication Gateway• Station Automation

RReemmoottee CCoonnttrroollOne of the main tasks of the remote control appli-cation is the data collection of hard wired infor-mation and provision of those to a higher levelControl System.The RTU560 uses multi processor architecture toachieve high performance data processing.The scalable platform, together with the modularIO-components guarantee the highest flexibilityfor different signal appearance.The direct binaryIO-interface for up to 110-220 V DC requires noadditional interposing relays.The demand to communicate to various sub RTUs,IEDs and control centers is covered by the highlyadvanced communication capabilities.PLC-Func-tions according to IEC 61131-3 enable the user toget automation functionality without using an addi-tional product.

Application Remote Control

Application Communication Gateway

BBeenneeffiittss::

• Security of process control• Modules with years of experience• Cost optimized solutions from large and

complex stations down to small stations• Combined functionality all in one product• Security of investment• Easy adaptations of additional functionality

by using PLC functions

Our Solutionfor different Applications – the RTU560

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CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn GGaatteewwaayyThe RTU560 with its highly sophisticated commu-nication capabilities can also be used as a commu-nication gateway.By using TCP/IP networks and decentralized sta-tion communication gateways, the complex front-end structures can be simplified.Shifting of centralized communication functionsto station level utilizes the available bandwidthmore efficiently and reduces the required commu-nication lines at the same time.High availability is a common requirement today.The RTU560 accommodates this with its decen-tralized structure compared to PCs or worksta-tions.The flexible redundancy concepts support diffe-rent levels.The system approach of the RTU560allows having redundant power supplies, redun-dant communication lines and redundant commu-nication modules according to the customerspecific demand.A combination of the variousredundancies is also possible.

For communication gateways,minimal engineeringand implementation of standard and non standardprotocols is crucial. The RTU560 with its openarchitecture and user friendly tools satisfies theserequirements.

Application Station Automation

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• Cost optimized station automation withIEC 60870-5-103

• Data engineering for RTU and HMIin one step

• Use of the RTU560 communication networkfor disturbance data and load profiles

• Retrofit with digital bay controllers possiblestep by step

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• Reduction of complex front-end systems• Higher availability of WAN networks • Reduced costs for data engineering• Redundancy concept adaptable to

availability requirements

SSttaattiioonn AAuuttoommaattiioonnThe station automation application consists ofinterfaces to a mixture of protection and controlequipment as well as metering devices and otherautomation products.The Human Machine Interfa-ce integrated into the RTU560 allows a basic localcontrol and monitoring.Transmission of disturbance records and load profi-les by using the communication network of theRTU560 are also available functions

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The software and hardware concept is based onmodularity. The software application tasks can beorganized in such a way as to be distributed overdifferent communication units (CMU boards).This is possible due to an internal communicationconcept that keeps all CMU boards informed aboutthe contents of the process data interface. There isone process and system database which is availablein adapted copies for each CMU board.The internal communication system ensures thatall process data are consistent. The different CMUboards run the communication tasks for theconnected serial links. This allows the type andnumber of different communication links runningon one CMU board to be defined.System perfor-mance is defined by the configuration of the CMUboards.

CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonnThe RTU560 has a highly flexible capacity foradaptation to telecontrol communication proto-cols.Due to the standardized internal interface forsystem and process information, the integration ofa new protocol is mainly oriented towards the newprotocol component.

Flexible System Concept

RTU560 hardware concept

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• High availability• Online configuration download• Boards can be plugged or pulled out

during operation

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• Easy adaptation to control centers and IEDs• Connection to existing infrastructure

The RTU560 is able to communicate with differenthierarchical levels of a network control system,with subordinated RTUs or any other intelligentelectronic devices (IEDs),or with the test and dia-gnostic system.

The most important standard protocols supportedby RTU560 for communication with the controlsystem are:• IEC 60870-5-101• IEC 60870-5-104• DNP 3.0 (also on ethernet)• Modbus• RP 570/71• Indactic 23/ 33/ 35• TG 800• Sinaut 8FW• Conitel 300For communication with subordina-ted RTUs and IEDs such as protectionrelays, local control units,etc., the fol-lowing protocols, among others, areavailable:• IEC 60870-5-101• IEC 60870-5-102• IEC 60870-5-103• IEC 60870-5-104• DNP 3.0• SPA-Bus• Modbus• RP570/71• Indactic 21The connection of the respectivecommunication lines can be carriedout in several ways:• Direct links with RS 232-C interfaces

(local communication)• Voice-frequency telegraphy over leased tele-

communication lines,private lines with narrow bandwidth modems or power line carriers

• Radio links• Dial-up modem• Fiber-optic cables• Digital communication networks

RReedduunnddaannccyyFor energy transmission and distribution networksit is important to maintain the access to stations.RTU560 manages this requirement by providinga sophisticated redundancy concept offering thefollowing features:• Redundant communication lines or links• Redundant communication units (CMU)• Redundant Power Supply

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Configuration example with redundant power supplies,redundant CMUs and redundant communication lines

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• Flexible adaptation of time synchronizationto system circumstances

• High time accuracy over the total network

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• Excellent reliability in performance andcommunication

• High reliable remote control of importantsubstations

• Reduction of service and maintenance cost• Scalable redundancy and cost optimized

concepts

With this concept the RTU560 fulfills the highestavailability requirements.

Technical features• Redundant communication lines or links;

communication via 2 communication lines ina parallel mode (multi host with all available protocols) or in an active/standby switchover mode (redundant line/network with IEC 60870-5-101/104)

• Redundant CMU performance;2 sets of CMU boards in an active/standby switchover mode

• Redundant power supply 2 redundant power supply;boards for the supply of the communica-tion subrack

Due to modular architecture of the RTU560 it ispossible to use parts or combination of the redun-dancy elements.

TTiimmee SSyynncchhrroonniizzaattiioonnThe accuracy and resolution of the time stamp fora process event is important for analysing a processdisturbance,especially when it is necessary to ana-lyse events from and between different stations.The RTU560 meets this requirement.The internaltime management is controlled by the CMU com-munication boards.The time resolution of the RTU560 is 1 ms forevents, scanned by the directly connected I/Oboards.Synchronization with absolute time can beachieved by one of the following four methods:• Time synchronization by the network control

center (NCC) via a periodically transmitted syn-chronization instruction with a communication protocol supporting this function

• Time synchronization using a real-time clock that receives the date and time from the GPS system

• Time synchronization using a real-time clock that receives date and time information from theDCF 77 time standard

• Time synchronization using SNTP V4 (RFC2030)on a LAN/WAN network

The RTU560 time management system synchro-nizes the RTU with the supplied absolute timewith a high degree of accuracy.The absoluteaccuracy is mainly provided by the source forsynchronization used,whereby GPS and DCF 77allow an accuracy of 5 ms and better.The accuracyof time synchronization by the NCC depends ontransmission speed,and the method used withinthe NCC

A time synchronized RTU560 can synchronize sub-ordinate RTUs and IEDs via:• a periodically transmitted synchronization

instruction with a communication protocolsupporting this function

• Time synchronization using SNTP V4 (RFC2030) on a LAN/WAN network

Special hardware and software logic with a highcontrol quality has been incorporated on each ofthe CMU communication boards to manage realtime within the RTU560.Once the RTU560 is syn-chronized, the RTU560 can maintain a time accu-racy of about 2 PPM,even if the time synchroni-zation source is lost for a certain period.

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DDiiaaggnnoossiissRTU560 diagnosis system is based on the webserver technology. Therefore no special tools arerequired to analyse the RTU560.The diagnosiscould be carried out either locally or remote viaLAN/WAN.All RTU560 modules are maintenance free.Due tothe small numbers of different modules, spare partstock is kept to a minimum.Since the applicationdata is stored on Compact Flash CardsTM it is pos-sible to exchange modules without new configu-ration download.The functional operation of the RTU560 is guaran-teed by a comprehensive monitoring concept. Thehardware and software is continuously monitoredfrom the I/O boards throughout the entire RTU.The hardware and software monitoring is carriedout by active checks at several levels.The diagnosis concept of the RTU560 is conse-quently adapted to the possibilities of moderncommunication.Once access to the RTU560 byIntranet has been established,all of the RTU560'srelevant information can be read out from anylocation by a laptop.This system can be used for a checkup of the con-figuration or signal values and statuses.It allows service personnel to analyse and possiblysolve a RTU problem from their office rather thanmaking an unnecessary visit to the station.

On the other hand,when travelling to the site isinevitable, the required spare parts can be determi-ned beforehand.Remote access via Intranet is combined withauthority privileges for the user. It is possible to:• Monitor the RTU-produced internal

error messages• Monitor and check the RTU560 configuration

and the status of all connected process signals• Check the current version of the configuration

file• Down- or upload the RTU560 configuration file• Check and download revised software files

for the RTU560 CMU boards• Upload the archive files

Access to each communication board is grantedindividually. The presentation of process informa-tion about statuses and values is presented in sucha way that the service personnel are able to workwith the same designations (object identificationkeys) as the operator in the control station.

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• Same user inte• Detailed diagn

local with PC adiagnosis via LA

• Precise analysi• No additional d• Reduced spare

Diagnosis – Monitoring info

RTU 560 web server

IInntteeggrraatteedd HHuummaann MMaacchhiinnee IInntteerrffaacceeFor basic local monitoring and basic control anHuman Machine Interface was integrated into theRTU560. The HMI-functionality itself is an integra-ted part of the RTU560 functionality;no additionalSCADA product is needed.Single line pictures withactive monitoring and control elements are storedon the CMU of the RTU560.

Event and alarm lists are also available and expor-table as CSV format for documentation. The dataof the lists are stored on the flash which makes itpower failure proof.The only software requirement for visualizationon a PC is the Java Virtual Machine Freeware. Thesingle line diagram allows an instant overview ofthe substation. The picture editor has a symbollibrary with predefined dynamic symbols. The pic-ture editor contains different language and charac-ter sets. The component editor enables the user tocreate customer specific symbols in case they arenot available in the standard libraries.The editor allows easy linking of dynamic symbolsto the RTU560 runtime data to prevent enginee-ring faults.Access authority for different users orgroups together with command authority is essen-tial for secure operation. Therefore this feature isalso an integrated component of the RTU560.

RTU560 web server

Integrated HMI – Single line diagram

BBeenneeffiittss::

• Station visualization and control with noadditional system required

• Cost optimized solution• Less engineering efforts• Easy modifications and extensions• Integrated HMI with data engineering

only once• Local and remote access to HMI• Only Web Browser and Java extension

needed on remote PC

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erface from local and remotenosis and maintenance fromand Web-Browser and remoteLAN/WAN networkis of disturbancesdiagnostic toolse parts and maintenance cost

ormation

LLooccaall PPrriinntt,, AArrcchhiivvee aanndd FFiillee UUppllooaaddThe RTU560 is able to handle and file archive datawhich are protected against voltage loss (CompactFlash CardTM).The File archive can handle the following filetypes:• Disturbance recorder files of connected pro-

tection relays/bay controller via IEC60870-5-103• Disturbance recorder files of some connected

protection relays/bay controller via SPABUS• Load profiles of connected metering devices

(e.g. IEC62056-21)• Disturbance recorder of connected subordinated

RTUs with IEDs are supported• The upload to Flash memory is running auto-

matically

BBeenneeffiittss::

• Archive data protected against voltage loss (non-volatile)

• Local or remote accessible via web server• Easy engineering• Buffer sizes are configurable• Export function to MS OfficeTM

• Disturbance recorder files are available in standard COMTRADE format

• Automatic conversion to client namingstructure

• No data loss of disturbance files on theprotection relays because of limited memory

• Integrated component of the HMI

Local archive events and indications

The following data can be stored with time stamp:• Process events of the RTU560 and connected

subsystems (subordinate RTUs, IEDs,protection relays)

• Virtual data points (e.g.calculated values of PLC function)

• User login• Commands• System events and messages• Analogue measured values• Integrated totals (counter values)• File archive (Load profiles of metering devices,

Disturbance records of protection relays)The archive data are accessible via:• Web server, front MMI (cable)• Web server,TCP/IP channel (remote,WAN/LAN)• CSV export (text file), Import in MS-ExcelTM

• Local print function to serial printer• Data of the File archives are also accessible via

file transfer

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The data engineering of the RTU560 can easilybe carried out by the user with the help of theMS-WindowsTM based tool RTUtil 560 and by MS-ExcelTM signal lists.

RTUtil 560 is designed to engineer small RTU560,medium-sized RTU560 with a set of included IEDs,and also to engineer router RTUs with all the typesof communication links and IEDs used in the cus-tomer's network.Process signal mapping to thedifferent communication protocols is one of themain tasks needed in hierarchical communicationnetwork structures. The process signals of a smallRTU connected at the lowest level of a networkmay be routed via other RTUs on the way up tothe final network control center (NCC). All neces-sary communication links and parameters areengineered with RTUtil 560 in one project.

The signal and communication data can be enteredinto RTUtil 560 via import of MS-ExcelTM signallists.Therefore only limited RTUtil 560 knowledgeis required. The use of MS-ExcelTM functionalityallows quick and easy data entry of large volumesof process data.To allow adaptations to specificcustomer or project requirements, the structureof the MS-ExcelTM sheets used for data import isexpandable and can also be used for documen-tation.

The Engineering principle in RTUtil 560 is accor-ding to IEC 61346-1 standard.With the RTUtil 560,separate views for signals,hardware,and communi-cation data is possible.This makes configurationchanges easy.Before generating configuration files,the RTUtil 560 system carries out an engineeringdata consistency check. Any engineering errorsoccurring will be recognized and logged in fileswith the error location.

The configuration file transfer will be done byusing the integrated web server connected to theRTU560 MMI interface. The configuration of theRTU560 can also be carried out from a remotePC via Internet links or the customer's Intranet.Download by a network control center via IEC60870-5-101/104 file transfer protocol is also pos-sible.Upload of the data files is used for reversedata engineering.

Engineering

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• Running on standard MS-WindowsTM

Operating systems (XP,2000 and NT)• Process data engineering with MS-ExcelTM

possible with limited RTUtil 560 knowledge• Quick and easy engineering method for

larger projects• Already existing MS-ExcelTM signal lists can

easily be adapted to the required format• MS-ExcelTM templates can be used for

documentation• Engineering and modification efforts

can be reduced considerably• MS-ExcelTM template adaptable to customers'

requirements

Engineering data import

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The RTU560 can optionally be equipped with aProgrammable Logic Control (PLC) softwarepackage. This allows sequential control or closed-loop application functions that are processed inparallel to the telecontrol activities.

The PLC programming package fully complies tothe IEC 61131-3 programming standard. The mo-dularity of the RTU560 in hardware and softwareallows PLC programs to be run either on the sameCMU central board,parallel to the telecontrol task,or on a separate CMU central board used only forthe PLC application.PLC programs have access toall process signal values as well as the process sig-nal qualifiers such as invalid, time,etc..PLC pro-grams running distributed applications may use thequalifiers for secure and safe operation.PLC programs update the process signal values viathe process data interface. The telecontrol task willbe informed about changes and updates the newoutput values either to the process output boardsor via the communication line to the network con-trol centers and subdevices.PLC programs are developed by a powerful PLCprogramming tool MULTIPROG® wt.

The PLC package allows programming in the pro-gramming languages defined in IEC 61131-3:• Function Block Diagram (FDB)• Ladder Diagram (LD)• Sequential Function Chart (SFC)• Instruction List (IL)• Structured Text (ST)

The function block RTU library contains functionblocks to interface with the process I/Os values,attributes and qualifiers. Additionally it is also pos-sible to create user-specific function blocks orfunctions for various applications.

PLC functions

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• No need of additional PLC systems• Flexible method to adapt to customer

specific requirements• Reduced education cost due to compati-

bility to IEC 61131-3 programming standard

IEC 61131-3: function block diagram (FBD)

IEC 61131-3: instruction list (IL)

IEC 61131-3: ladder diagram (LD)

IEC 61131-3: sequential function chart (SFC)

IEC 61131-3: structured text (ST)

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MMeecchhaanniiccaall LLaayyoouuttDepending on where the RTU560 is used, it is notalways necessary to support multiple communica-tion links.The RTU560 concept allows the configu-ration of three types of RTU.

• The Standard RTU560A• The Compact RTU560C• The Economic RTU560E

The Compact RTU560C allows a maximum of twoCMU main boards to be plugged into a standardI/O subrack. The standard version is one CMUmain board with one or two links to the NCCs orone NCC link and one link for IEDs.The residualpart of the I/O subrack can be used for I/O boards.The Compact RTU560C also supports the fullvolume of I/O boards distributed over the fourperipheral I/O bus segments.

If more communication lines are required, the Stan-dard RTU560A must be used.One or two centralcommunication subracks can be used with theirfull range of flexibility and configuration capabili-ties.

The Remote Terminal Unit RTU560E is an integralpart of the remote terminal unit RTU560. It is wellsuited for applications with small and medium-sized datapoint volumes, for instance in local net-work stations or in small distribution substations.Due to the compact design and the flexible confi-guration possibilities the RTU560E is suitable forcentralised or de-centralised system architectures.

CCaabbiinneettssThe concept of the RTU560 with its module con-cept and 19”set up,allows the use of differenthousing arrangements.According to the placerestrictions and local (country specific) isolationrequirements the cubicles/cabinets can be de-signed accordingly.

SSwwiinngg ffrraammee ssoolluuttiioonnA swing frame set up gives a maximum of flexi-bility for different process connections. Terminalblocks on the back plane with or without discon-necting possibilities,external marshalling cabinetsor cross wiring within the cubicles are just a fewto mention

RTU RTU RTU560A 560C 560E

Multiprocessorarchitecture ++ + �

Multiplecommunication ++ + +links

Big numberof datapoints ++ ++ �

(>1000)

Medium numberof datapoints ++ ++ �

(100…1000)

Small numberof datapoints � + ++(<100)

++ excellent performance+ good perfomance� not suitable

Mechanical Layoutand Cabinets

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RTU560A - swing frame solution

RTU560C - mounting plate solution

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• Housing design according to isolation needsand space restrictions

• 19'' racks insures a high standardisation• High flexibilities according to process

connection requirements• 19'' racks with integrated terminals reduce

wiring efforts

MMoouunnttiinngg ppllaattee ssoolluuttiioonnThe back plane mounting of the RTU560 rack ishard to beat in terms of reduced wiring costs.Since the terminals are already integrated into therack no wiring from the modules to the terminalsis needed.

For both set ups, floor standing and wall mountedcubicles as swing frame or back plane mountingconstruction are available.

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The modules conform to the standard Europeanformat for insertion in a 19" rack.By utilizing sur-face-mounted devices and multi-layer circuitboards,a high integration density is achieved onthe modules. These high-density printed circuitboards result in compact terminals, thus providinga highly functional capability.

The RTU560 hardware system includes all theboards and modules needed for an RTU. The basicboards are listed in this brochure in the TechnicalData chapter. Additional boards and modules canbe found in the hardware documentation.

The RTU560 can be supplied with an input voltagebetween 24 and 220V DC or 110 … 230V AC viaan additional AC/DC converter.

The RTU560 is designed to run redundant powersupplies. The two power supplies are each de-signed for 100% of the load.During normal opera-tion, they share the load.Each module can beplugged in or pulled out during operation.

The RTU560 is approved to be CE compliant andchecked to the EMC/EMI standards specified fortelecontrol units in IEC 60870-2-1.

CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn MMoodduulleessThe RTU560 CMU boards are based on the PC 104concept. A PC 104 main board contains the kernelof a personal computer (PC) and has become stan-dard recently. It allows the easy integration of stan-dard PC-based software as well as easy adaptationto specific hardware extensions.

Following these standards secures your investmentand ensures the easy adaptation to subsequentCMU generations by simply replacing the PC 104main board with the current version.

CMU modules available:• Serial Line Interface board 560SLI02• Ethernet Adapter board 560ETH03• Communication Unit 560CMU04• Communication Unit 560CMU80

Each CPU communication board has an additionalserial interface for MMI to a PC. The MMI is usedfor diagnostics,up and download of configurationfiles,etc.

II//OO BBooaarrddssOnly five I/O board types are needed to cover themain requirements for the I/O signals connected tothe RTU. This is possible because of a microproces-sor-controlled kernel module which is identical onall types of I/O boards,whereas the individual I/Ofunction is provided by type specific hardware cir-cuit extensions to the kernel.

• Binary Input Board 23BE21• Binary Output Board 23BA20• Binary Output Supervision Board 23BA22• Analog Input Board 23AE21• Analog Output Board 23AA20

Direct interfacing of 110-220 V DC binary IOwithout interposing relays is possible with:• Binary Input Board 23BE40• Binary Output Board 23BA40

MMooddeemmssFor communication with telecontrol lines differnttypes of FSK Modems are available:• Universal FSK Modem 23WT22• V.23 Modem 23WT23• 9600 bps FSK Modem 23WT24

For fibre optic communication are available:• fibre optic coupler 23OK22

RTU560 does also provide interfaces to all kind ofanalog and digital comminication equipement.

Hardware

Serial Line Interface560 SLI 02

Ethernet Adapter560 ETH 03

Communication Unit560 CMU 04

I/O module23BE40 / 23BA40

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I/O modules and modems

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CCoonnffiigguurraabbllee PPrroocceessss DDaattaa PPooiinnttssOverall total per RTU560 approx.3000 directly connected datapoints, including data points from IEDs and subordinate RTUs.Higher volumes are possible on request.

II//OO BBooaarrddssBBiinnaarryy IInnppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233BBEE2211Inputs: 16,optically isolatedInput voltage: 24 ...60 V DCBBiinnaarryy OOuuttppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233BBAA2200Outputs: 16, relay single polemax.operating voltage: 60 V DCSwitching capacity: 40 VA (L/R=30 ms)AAnnaalloogg IInnppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233AAEE2211Inputs: 8 differential inputsInput range: 2/5/10/20/40 mA

uni-,bipolar or live zero+/-2 V DC,0..20 V DC

Accuracy: < 0,1%Resolution: 12 bit + signAAnnaalloogg OOuuttppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233AAAA2200Outputs: 2,galvanically isolatedOutput current: 2,5/5/10/20mA

uni-, and bipolar,4 ...20 mA

MMuullttii II//OO BBooaarrdd 556600MMIIOO8800 ((RRTTUU556600EE))Binary Inputs: 16,optically isolated

Input voltage: 24 ...60 V DC or110 ...220 V DC

Binary Outputs: 8, relay single poleMax.operating voltage: 60 V DC or 220 V DCSwitching capacity: 40 VA (L/R =30 ms) or

50 VA (L/R=40 ms)Analog Inputs: 4 differential inputs

Accuracy: < 0,1%Resolution: 12 bit + sign

BBiinnaarryy IInnppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233BBEE4400Inputs: 16,optically isolatedInput voltage: 110 ...220 V DCBBiinnaarryy OOuuttppuutt BBooaarrdd 2233BBAA4400Outputs: 16, relay single poleMax.operating voltage: 220 V DCSwitching capacity: 50 VA (L/R=40 ms)

CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn BBooaarrddSSeerriiaall LLiinnee IInntteerrffaaccee 556600SSLLII0022Serial Line Interfaces: 2 x RS 232C or RS 485

2 x RS 232C or RS 4221 x MMI RS 232C

EEtthheerrnneett IInntteerrffaaccee 556600EETTHH0033Ethernet: 10 Mbit/s,10 Base TSerial Line Interfaces: 2 x RS 232C or RS 485

1 x MMI RS 232CCCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn UUnniitt 556600CCMMUU0044Ethernet: 100Mbit/s,10/100 BaseTSerial Line Interfaces: 4 x RS 232C or RS 485

1 x MMI RS 232C

CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn UUnniitt 556600CCMMUU8800 ((RRTTUU556600EE))Serial Line Interfaces: 2 x RS232C,1 x RS485

1 x MMI RS 232CEthernet (Option): 10 Mbit/s,10 Base T

MMooddeemmssFSK Modem 23WT22: FSK Modem,CCITT channels

50 ...2400 bit/sV.23 Modem 23WT23: CCITT V.23,1200 bit/s

2/4 wire,half- or full duplexFSK Modem 23WT24: 9600 bit/s

2/4 wire,half- or full duplexV23 Modem 560MOD80(RTU560E): CCITT V.23,1200 bit/s

2 wire,half duplexAnalog Modem 560MOD81(RTU560E): CCITT V.34+,33.600 Bit/sOpto-Coupler 23OK22: 1 fiber optic channel to various serial

interaces configurable max.distance 2600 m

RReeaall TTiimmee CClloocckk BBooaarrddssGPS Board 560RTC01: with extenal antennaDCF 77 Board 560RTC02: with extenal antenna

PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy BBooaarrddssPower Supply Board 560PSU01for redundant operation: 24 ...60 V DC or 110 ...220 V DC

- 20% / + 15%RTU560E Power Supply560PSU80: 24 ...60 V DC or 110 ...220 V DC

- 20% / + 15%RTU560E Power Supply 560PSU81: 115 ...230 V AC

MMeecchhaanniiccssRTU Board Type: Single European Standard

Communication Subrack560CSR01: 19" Rack,max.8 CPU + 2x PS +RTCNo.of 560CSR01 max.2 per RTU560I/O subrack for hingedframe 23ET23: 19" Rack,max.19 I/O boards + PSI/O subrack mouningplate 23TP21: 19" Rack,max.19 I/O boards + PSNumber of I/O subracks: max.28 per RTU560

RTU560E compact housing366x258x310 mm (HxWxD)

CCEE DDeeccllaarraattiioonnEMC Immunity: EN 50082-2:1995EMI Emmission: EN 50081-2:1993Safety: EN 60950:1999

EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall CCoonnddiittiioonnssTemperature: - 10 ...+ 55 °C

- 20 ...+ 55 °C (RTU560E)Relative humidity: 5 ...95 % non-condensing

Technical Data

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