The Evolving Timing Requirements of IEC 61850: The Challenges and Benefits
Intelligent electronic devices and networks are becoming an increasingly common presence in modern society and our day-to-day lives. Scary to some people, but also convenient and essential for future endeavours like the decarbonisation of transport or the intelligent generation and distribution of power.
IEC 61850 is an international standard defining communication protocol for intelligent electronic devices at electrical substations. As the standard evolves, so does its timing requirements to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of modern electrical power systems. IEC 61850 is huge and multifaceted. It consists of an impressive body of recommendations, rules and protocols. Timing issues account for as little as 5 percent of IEC 61850, but are nonetheless essential for the reliability, efficiency and safety of modern electrical power systems.
In this white paper, we are going to take a closer look at the evolving timing requirements of IEC 61850. What challenges do they pose? And what are the benefits of the IEC 61850 standard when it comes to timing? Read on and find out!