Standardized communication

REF615 supports the new IEC 61850 standard for in

ter-device communication in substations. The relay

also supports the industry standard DNP3.0 and Mod

bus® protocols. The implementation of the IEC 61850

substation communication standard in REF615 en

compasses both vertical and horizontal communica

tion, including GOOSE messaging and parameter set

ting according to IEC 61850-8-1. The substation

configuration language enables the use of engi

neering tools for automated configuration, com

missioning, and maintenance of substation devices.