Ramon Baechli/Roger Kaspar

ABB
RamonUtility Communication
Introduction

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 1
Utility Communication - An Integrated Network

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 2
Power utilities applications
Teleprotection

Teleprotection functionality safeguarding

the electrical grid
In case of malfunction the potential
implications are tremendous
Blackouts
Destroyed primary equipment such
as transformers or switchgears
Requirements on communication
performance are very high
Hard real-time communication
Very deterministic data channels
Very high network availability
Very high dependability and security
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 3
Power utilities applications
SCADA System

SCADA applications the brain of the

utility
Provides actual state of power grid
Allows remote control of substations
Loss of communication means loss of
power grid visibility
Based on international standards such
as IEC 60870-5-101 or 104
Very reliable communication channel
required
Real-time communication
Multiprotocol environment
Different and specific topologies need to
be supported
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 5
Power utilities applications
Smart Grid applications

Smarter Grids the future has started

New communication requirements arise
due to
Integration of renewable power
generation
Possibility of multidirectional power
flow
Integration of more sensors to get
better visibility of the grid
New applications such as automatic
meter reading or demand side
management

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 6
Power utilities environment
Utility grade equipment

Utility environment a challenge by itself

Hardware is exposed to severe
substation environment
High electrical and magnetic fields
Extreme temperatures
Telecommunication equipment needs to
work for many years extremely reliable
in such environment

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 7
Power utilities environment
Other operational applications

Operate a power grid more and more

applications require communication
Additional applications help the utility to
keep on power flowing
Remote supervision using IP
cameras
Metering system for supervision
purposes
Wide are protection schemes
Remote maintenance of equipment
for trouble shooting or upgrade
purposes
Requirements on communications differ
from application to application

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 8
Power utilities environment
Multiservice approach

The communication network of a power

utility needs to be of multiservice type,
2-wire able to cover all communication needs
contact Provide each application the
performance required
Guarantee the performance over the
whole life time
RS-232
Ensure that critical services are not
Ethernet influenced from non critical service,
even under extreme conditions
OPEX should be reduced by
IEEE C37.94 Easy and intuitive configuration of all
services
Sophisticate network management
system

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 9
 ABBs Communication Solution Suite
Optic Solution Suite Technology Electrical Solution Suite Technology

FOX Family (Access) PDH/SDH (STM1-4) ETL600/DLTC/MCD80 Power Line Carrier Systems
NSK FSK Modems
FOX Family (Transport) E1 up to STM-64 / xWDM
FOX Family xDSL

AFS Ethernet Switches FE/GbE IEC61850 SCADA Com Unit xDSL / Optical

Wireless Solution Suite Technology Others Solution Suite Technology

AR Family lic. V/UHF FOXMAN Umbrella NMS

SL PMP Series lic. MW PtMP PDH/SDH

NSD570/TEBIT Analogue / Digital /
Ethernet
NSD600/OPTIF Optical Teleprotection
AG Family Cellular - GPRS/EDGE/
UMTS
SOPHO PABX/DECT Analogue, Digital, VoIP

Tropos Family Meshed WiFI

In-Plant Communications Video Surveillance
Access Control
Public Address
ABB Group Local Radio
5 October 2012 | Slide 10
FOX Family - Equipment Portfolio

FOX515H
STM-64
Transport Multiplexer providing
up to SDH STM-64 interfaces
FOX660 STM-16
W
Hybrid optical transport
multiplexer providing SDH
D
M STM-4
interfaces up to STM-16 & GbE/
10 GbE interfaces in one device
FOX615 STM-1
Universal access and transport E4
multiplexer providing up to SDH
STM-16 capacity legacy data
interfaces and enhanced E3
Ethernet/IP functionality
FOX505 E1
Access multiplexer providing
Legacy data ( < n x 64kbps)
legacy data access interfaces
and traffic capacity up to STM-1 Teleprotection / Voice

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 11
The FOX history

FOX515 was introduced in March 1999

Integrates FOX-U, FOX 20 and FOX 6+
Replaced FOX-U by end of Year 2000
Telecommunication platform integrating PDH and SDH
Integrates voice, data and Teleprotection
Integrates legacy services
Integrates Ethernet over SDH services

Close to 11000 FOX515 have been installed in more than

70 countries
First Generation of FOX515 was introduced in 1992 (as
FOX-U)

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 12
Major FOX networks world wide

100 FOX515 100 FOX-U

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 13
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ABB long term product support strategy

Life cycle of utility communication networks are usually

significantly longer than in telecom industry
Most telecom equipment supplier follow the life cycle of the
public telecom suppliers
Risk for utility that equipment is outphased before new
investment is planed
Spare part problem
Maintenance problem
ABB follows an approach of a modular platform with
continuous enhancement of the same
Therefore guarantee a very long equipment lifecycle
Ensure future upgradability without equipment
exchange

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 14
ABB long term product support strategy
Continuous development of ABB equipment

Enhanced
Ethernet
SDH STM-4

Ethernet over
SDH

SDH STM-1

PDH
1998 1999 2000 2005 2007 2012
FOX515

NEBRx

SYN4E

ETER1
FOX-U

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 15
Continuous development of ABB solutions
What comes next?

Applications are moving Ethernet/ IP

More Ethernet/ IP functionality on communication
platform required
More bandwidth required for new applications such as
VoIP, video surveillance over IP,
Mission critical applications, such as protection signals still
ask for TDM (SDH) backbone networks
SDH backbone interfaces will still be required
but also packet switched backbone interfaces will be
needed in future
Intelligent hybrid solution required providing full SDH
functionality on one side and being prepared for
packet switched solutions on the other side

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 16
Continuous development of ABB solutions
FOX615 continuing the FOX515 approach

Enhanced
traffic eng.
10 GbE
Backbone
GbE
Backbone
Ethernet over
SDH
SDH
FOX515 FOX615
PDH
2012

Following the same approach as FOX515 and providing full interoperability with FOX515
protects the investment of our customers!

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 18
FOX615 Concept
Overview

FOX615 will be
A universal communication platform providing:
Traditional TDM aggregate interfaces up to STM-16
GbE, 10 GbE aggregate interfaces and L2 Switching
19 subrack providing 21 (8) slots for plug-in modules
Providing Ethernet star connection to central cross
connect (GbE & 10 GbE)
Providing TDM bus similar to FOX515 PBUS
Providing Ethernet over SDH features
Providing Circuit Emulation for TDM over Packet Switch
Networks features

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 19
FOX615 Concept
Outstanding Multiservice Platform for power utilities

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 20
FOX615 Concept
Universal Equipment providing SDH and GbE Services

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 21
Overview
FOX615 Utility Grade Multiplexer

Mechanical Layout
21 Slots for modules, including Central Unit
19- or ETSI-version available.
High MTBF figures.
Based on international standards
(ITU-T, IEC, IEEE, EN, ETS)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Earth-rail ensures maximum
protection
Front cover for EMC protection
Extended Temperature Range
- 25C ... + 60C
Optionally fanless version available
Specially designed Hardware
- 25C + 55C

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 22
Overview
FOX615: Universal Multiplexer for all Services
155 Mbit/s to 2.5 Gbit/s
DXC: N x 2 Mbit/s
O E
E O
FOX615
ACCESS:
Voice, data, protection signals
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 23
Transport Level: Interfaces
10 GbE uplink interface
2.5 Gbit/s (SDH: STM-16), optical
622 Mbit/s (SDH: STM-4), optical
155 Mbit/s (SDH: STM-1), optical
N x 2 Mbit/s, SHDSL, electrical
With interfaces to all applications:
Voice: Subscribers, PAX, PABX
E1 (2 Mbit/s)
Teleprotection/ Differential Protection
Legacy data applications:
600 bit/s ... N x 64 kbit/s, V.24/28, V.11/X.21,
V.35, RS-485
Ethernet/IP
Overview
Box Concept

NMS 1 NMS 2

E1
XDSL OLTE NMS 3
N x E1
V.35 G.703
Router Multiplexer Teleprotection

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 24
Overview
FOX615 Concept

NMS
FOX615

CPU
CPU
XDSL SDH
XDSL
cards OLTE
cards

LAN Broadband PDH Protection

Router
cards Multiplexer
cards Teleprotection
cards

Substation Environment

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 25
Overview
Advantages of FOX615 Concept
Box Solutions
Various configuration tools for different
services
Various Management Systems or
complicated overall NMS integration
Many external interfaces
Low flexibility due to hardwiring of
interconnections between individual
boxes
Different power supplies (might with
different voltage levels), no redundancy
Space consuming
Maintenance intensive
Various suppliers, different life cycles of One single supplier with one life cycle
each product
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 26
FOX615 Solutions
One configuration tool for all services
including Teleprotection
One Management Systems including
Teleprotection application
All interfaces are part of the FOX615
High flexibility due to software cross
connection functionality between
interfaces
One power supply with the possibility
for redundant configuration
Space saving, one 19 rack
Easy to maintain and configure
concept for the whole equipment
FOX615: Modular Concept
Teleprotection interfaces

Integrated Teleprotection Interfaces for Distance Protection

4 x Teleprotection Command Input/ Output
16 x Binary contact Input
8 x Binary contact Output
6 x Auxiliary Relay
Integrated Event Recorder
Integrated Teleprotection Interface for Differential Protection
4 x SFP cage for:
IEEE C37.94 port for interconnection to Differential
Protection relays
ABB optical ports for interconnection with REL316,
REL551, REL561, NSD570 or FOX6+

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 27
FOX615 SDH backbone networks
FOX515/ FOX615 full interoperability

Telephony

Teleprotection

SCADA polling

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 29
FOX615
FOX515/ FOX615 upgradability to GbE

One Network
Management System

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 30
FOXMAN-UN: ONE Management System

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 31
* Future release
ABB FOX515/ FOX615 solutions
Summary

FOX615 is
prepared for future packet switched backbone networks
fully integrated into the FOXMAN-UN
FOX615 provides
full interoperability to FOX515
similar TDM access interfaces as FOX515 including utility
specific interfaces such as Teleprotection
support of SDH technology until 2020 and beyond
significantly enhanced Ethernet/ IP interfaces & services
FOX615 is a utility grade equipment (enhanced temperature
range, EMC/ EMI) based on well proven FOX515 experience
FOX615 provides investment protection because of:
Full interoperability with huge installed FOX515 base
Future upgradability to Packet Switched Networks

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 32
 ABBs Communication Solution Suite
Optic Solution Suite Technology Electrical Solution Suite Technology

FOX Family (Access) PDH/SDH (STM1-4) ETL600/DLTC/MCD80 Power Line Carrier Systems
NSK FSK Modems
FOX Family (Transport) E1 up to STM-64 / xWDM
FOX Family xDSL

AFS Ethernet Switches FE/GbE IEC61850 SCADA Com Unit xDSL / Optical

Wireless Solution Suite Technology Others Solution Suite Technology

AR Family lic. V/UHF FOXMAN Umbrella NMS

SL PMP Series lic. MW PtMP PDH/SDH

NSD570/TEBIT Analogue / Digital /
Ethernet
NSD600/OPTIF Optical Teleprotection
AG Family Cellular - GPRS/EDGE/
UMTS
SOPHO PABX/DECT Analogue, Digital, VoIP

Tropos Family Meshed WiFI

In-Plant Communications Video Surveillance
Access Control
Public Address
ABB Group
Local Radio
5 October 2012 | Slide 33
Challenges for smarter grid networks

Selecting the right network technology to avoid

stranded assets
AMI network solutions deliver sufficient capacity for
meter reading but cant support network requirements
for other smart grid applications
Some utilities select an AMI network solution without
considering future application and network needs
Cyber security threats are real and will continue to
evolve over time

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 34
Network requirements increase with time

Other applications
representing higher traffic
include
Substation video
PHEV integration
Mobile GIS
AVL
and more in the future

The network MUST be able to provide Megabits of bandwidth

and sub 20 msec latencies
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 35
Keys to successful smarter grid networks

Standards-based
TCP/IP, 802.11, 802.3 Ethernet, 802.1x.
High bandwidth & low latency
> 10 Mbps throughput at each node, < 1 ms latency per hop
Resilient
Self organizing mesh, > 99.99% to > 99.999% system availability
Secure
Multi-layer/multi-application model and standards compliant
Manageable
Scalable to cover small areas to thousands of square kilometers

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 36
What Tropos provides

A cost-effective, standards-based wireless IP

network communications system
Hardware, software, management & analysis tools
Deployed in over 50 countries
Military-grade security

An enabler for a diverse set of applications

Hundreds of applications over one network
Provides capacity for future applications
AMI, distribution automation, SCADA, workforce
apps

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 37
Tropos mesh network overview
Wireless IP networks for mission-critical applications

High capacity, low latency,

reliable, secure, adaptable
Mesh routers, directional radios,
management
Installed for 8+ years
850+ customers in 50+ countries
60,000+ installed routers
Provide communications for
Utilities/smart grid
Oil and gas
Mining
Smart cities
Ports

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 38
Tropos core applications

Utilities/Smart Grid

Oil & Gas Mining

Smart Cities Ports

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 39
Tropos networking for utilities
Broadband enables smarter grid applications
Distribution
Automation &
Control

Automated Renewables
Metering Integration

Field Data One Network Demand

Applications Response
Many Applications

Outage Power Quality

Management and Planning
PHEV
Integration
ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 40
Tropos distribution area networks

ABB
ABB
Tropos

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 41
Tropos network architecture

AMI System

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 42
Tropos mesh routers

Reliable, resilient, tough

Dual-radio (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), 802.11b/g/a/n
Self-organizing, fully redundant mesh
>99.99% to >99.999% system availability
-40C to 55C operating range
IP67 weather tight
Optional battery backup Tropos 1410
165 mph wind survivability
Lightning, power surge, EMC protected
Tropos 6320
Secure
VPN and firewall in every device
U.S. government certified Tropos 1410-B
Manageable
Monitoring, configuration, upgrades, fault
management, security
Multiple applications
High bandwidth: >10 Mbps
Low latency: <1 ms per hop Tropos 7320
Virtual LANs with separate address spaces,
security policies and QoS policies

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 43
Tropos Mesh Network Differentiators
Summary

High bandwidth (>10 Mbps), low latency (<1 ms per hop) and support
for many applications on one network
Patented dynamic routing, power control and data rate control maximize
capacity and end-to-end performance

>99.99% to >99.999% system availability

Distributed and self-healing using multiple paths, channels and bands
Ruggedized, weatherized units, approved for use in electric substations

Enterprise-class security with an integrated firewall, IPsec VPN and

AES encryption in every router
Scalable in multiple dimensions
Economically cover areas from parks to thousands of square kilometers
Connect thousands of mobile workers and millions of automation devices
Capacity proven to 1 TB of data per day on a network

Legacy device integration via serial ports

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 44
Guam Power Authority
Island-wide smart grid distribution area network

Advanced metering infrastructure

Substation automation
Distribution automation
Faulted circuit indicator (FCI)
monitoring
Switch and recloser monitoring and
control
Volt/VAR optimization
Street light control
Outage management
Mobile workforce management
HAN applications

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 45
Q&A

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 46
 ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 47
Selecting a network communications strategy

Traditional approach Strategic approach

Network per project Layered communications
Build/pay as you go architecture

SCADA Supports for current plus

AMI
Distribution Automation
Field data applications,
future smart grid apps
Minimizes incremental spend
for additional field applications

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 48
Higher levels require more aggregate bandwidth
Same as enterprise networks

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 49
Wireless Systems
Why License Free Meshed Networks for DA/SG?
Fully Owned, Dedicated Network
Direct control and supervision
Know-how about all traffic used, no interference with public usage
Initial investment but no traffic tariffs (Low OpEX)
Full redundancy (battery backup, path redundancy,)
Disaster behavior prediction possible
License Free Wireless
No license poker
Less approval and homologation effort
Ready to deploy
Future Proof
Retrofit ready
Ready for future smart grid applications (high bandwidth, low
latency)

ABB Group
5 October 2012 | Slide 50
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