Abstract
Smartgrid technologies necessitate the use of information technologies (IT) and communication in power system networks. There are different ways of integrating power system equipment in the communication layer for successful information exchange. IEC 61850 offers standard support object-oriented modeling and standardized parameter declaration. This lends itself to the diverse nature of power systems and supports plug-and-play (PnP) operation in smartgrids. Considering the amount of time that is invested in customizing non-PnP communication networks, this is a huge advantage and the main reason behind the popularity of IEC 61850. In line with this popularity, the body of research regarding this standard is constantly growing. In order to test the developed IEC 61850 models and messages, various tools are required. Researchers operate with a limited budget and have to know the abilities and limitations of such tools before making a procurement decision. This paper provides a critical review of IEC 61850 testing tools available in the market. It compares them in terms of their abilities, technical superiority and customer experience, including delivery time and customer support. Researchers in this field will benefit significantly from this work when making procurement decisions based on their needs.
Highlights
Communication has become indispensable for ensuring the safe operation of power systems [1]
This paper provides a critical review of IEC 61850 testing tools available in the market
The other reason is that IEC 61850 has efficient message exchange protocols that are developed for the different needs of power system operation [12]
Summary
Communication has become indispensable for ensuring the safe operation of power systems [1]. The other reason is that IEC 61850 has efficient message exchange protocols that are developed for the different needs of power system operation [12]. Researchers, companies and standard developers are constantly looking at different ways of using IEC 61850 modeling [15], investigating the performance of its messages for different applications and setups while recommending revisions and extensions [16]. The research work requires development of different IEC 61850 communication models, their implementation in a lab set up, exchange of real information on messages, and observation of communication performance, as well as impact on the power system operation [18]. 61850 testing tools, compares their capabilities to researchers aboutyears This paper addresses this very importantaspects knowledge is based field for many.
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