Using the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) 61850 communication standard can drive a successful future of complex smart grid solutions.
Due to the advancing pace of change during this digital smart world transition, there are new ways of communicating with real-time data that can create efficiencies, cost savings, and increased safety and reliability of the power grid. By implementing these advancements and changes, utilities face many challenges when considering this technology. Join us for a deep dive into IEC 61850, the international standard defining communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices at electrical substations.
Join our webcast as we discuss the history of IEC 61850 in the U.S. and learn from recent case studies about the successful IEC 61850 adoption at one East Coast transit agency. The session will also highlight IEC 61850 benefits over legacy protocols, including:
- Intelligent change to monitoring and controlling substations.
- Combining disparate data sets and aiding the integration of power system feedback with decision models.
- Digitizing and enhancing design capabilities of the power system and smart grid by helping to reduce construction costs and system distribution losses, leading to improved system operations.
Learning Objectives:
- Review IEC 61850’s automation parameters, activities, and terminologies.
- Understand how to overcome common challenges and use IEC 61850 technology to its full advantage.
- Identify additional barriers, system integrations, operations, and maintenance of these integrated systems.
This course qualifies for PDH and CCM credit.