Category: ABB

Communication

RIO600 supports the horizontal GOOSE

communication of the IEC 61850 substation

automation standard.

RIO600 is designed to send and receive binary

signals to or from the ABB Relion® series IEDs

and the station automation device COM600 using

the IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE (Generic Object

Oriented Substation Event) profile.

RIO600 communication module includes a

galvanic Ethernet RJ-45 port for IEC 61850

GOOSE communication. The used cable type

must be at least Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) CAT5e.

Using the same Ethernet port, RIO600 can be

connected in parallel to PCM600 and a Web

browser over the same communication bus.

Indication LEDs

RIO600 is equipped with different indication LEDs

available on different modules.

•Ready LED on all modules

•Status indication LED for each binary input and output

•Communication diagnostic LED on the communication module

Configuration examples

RIO600 can be configured to operate a maximum

of 20 binary input/output signals using one power

supply module and up to 40 binary input/output

signals using two power supply modules.

The user-specific configuration can be adapted as

per application requirements by combining different modules.

Self-supervision

RIO600 has built-in self-supervision feature which

continuously monitors the state of the RIO600

hardware and the operation of the software. Any

fault or malfunction detected is used for alerting

the operator. The dedicated LED is provided to

indicate the failure. RIO600 self-supervision status

is also distributed to the IEC 61850 station bus as

one data entry in the published GOOSE frame.

One of the output contact of DO module can also

be configured to indicate the status of RIO600.

The security features include:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections

between the M2M gateway ARM600 and remote

Arctic gateways and controllers

• Private IP addressing – no access from external networks

• Firewall in every Arctic device

• SIM card protected by PIN code

• User authentication

The centrally located M2M gateway ARM600

includes a unique device management application – Arctic Patrol – used for supervision of

communication links and remote management of

Arctic gateways, controllers and the remote I/O

unit RIO600. Arctic Patrol allows simultaneous

updating of both the configuration and the

firmware of up to 1.000 RIO600 units via the

Arctic communication devices, which saves both time and money.

Arctic product family highlights

• Enables industrial Internet of Things (IoT)

• Allows wireless connection to any remote asset within any application

• Utilizes secure and cost-effective public

wireless networks with global coverage

• Involves no network investment or maintenance

costs other than for data transfer

• Allows wireless access to geographically remote

areas inaccessible before

• Ensures optimal cyber security throughout

Secure and cost-effective connectivity with the

Arctic family of wireless communication products

The Arctic family offers secure and cost-effective

wireless connectivity for all industrial and utility

applications, ranging from enabling the industrial

Internet of Things to remote real-time grid

automation. As the backbone for communication,

the Arctic family utilizes public wireless networks,

making it possible to combine the products into

secure and cost-effective wireless

communication systems with global coverage.

The Arctic products allow accessing and

managing any remote asset from a central

location. The result is a smarter distribution

network and a more interconnected world.

ABB employs strict cyber security measures to

safeguard all network traffic between remote

assets and the central monitoring and control system. 

Standard features

• Supply voltage 110-250 VAC/VDC

• Surge protection T2

• Battery backup with charging and supervision

• Control circuit 24 VDC

• Ventilated cabinet, IP43 or IP55 (GAI) and IP55 (GAO)

• Anti-condensation heater

• Fixing accessories for wall (GAI) and pole (GAO) mounting

• Cabinet enclosure in painted metal sheet,

stainless steel or fiberglass-reinforced

polyester (GAI) and stainless steel (GAO)

• Plug-in connectors for easy connection to

switchgear (GAI) and main apparatus (GAO)

• Interface for communication over public 

Optional features

• Fault passage indication

• Additional push buttons for local control

• Microswitch for door alarm (standard feature for GAO)

• Fixing accessories for mounting on top of

switchgear or floor mounting (GAI)

• Auxiliary contacts for micro circuit breakers (MCB)s

• Fused supply socket

• Control circuit 48 VDC

• Service light

• Fused 12 VDC supply for additional radio equipment

• Different antenna options depending tocustomer specification

• Surge protection T1+T2

• Low auxiliary voltage indicator

• Low-voltage measurements (GAI)

• Communication with MV/LV measurement equipment (GAI)

• Connection interface for additional motor

operating cabinets (GAO)

• Different battery management options for

monitoring the battery health wireless networks

The cable network includes a large amount of

secondary and compact secondary substations

(CSS), especially with ring main units (RMU), and

the overhead-line network a large amount of

pole-mounted switch disconnectors and

overhead-line reclosers, of which only a few are

remotely controllable.

ABB’s smart control cabinet portfolio includes

four ready-made solutions for cable networks

(GAI) and four for overhead-line networks (GAO),

one for each of the four levels of functionality and

automation. In addition to the standardized

offerings, the cabinets can be flexibly tailored to

meet customer-specific requirements.

The range of control cabinets for cable networks

comes in different sizes and materials and can be

flexibly mounted to suit a variety of installations,

whereas the cabinets for overhead-line networks

have been adapted to withstand demanding outdoor conditions.

Early warnings and alternative

supply routes are crucial to

securing uninterrupted power

supply to critical locations.

In an emergency, locating the fault quickly and

accurately, applying selective fault isolation, and

quick restoration of power (FLIR) are of the

utmost importance to ensure that interruptions

in power supply are reduced to an absolute

minimum. Access to real-time grid information

facilitates accurate decision-making when

meeting emerging network requirements, such as

energy savings, demand response, integration of

distributed generation and support for charging electrical vehicles.

Cost-effective and convenient with ready-made solutions

ABB’s control cabinet portfolio offers cost

effective, ready-made and easy-to-install

solutions for both cable and overhead line

networks. The cabinets are equally suitable for

new and retrofit installations.

The cabinets come in different sizes and

materials depending on the available space and

the installation environment. Different mounting

options are also available depending on the application.

Customization freedom with modular cabinet design

The modular design of the cabinet allows tailored

solutions to meet customer-specific

requirements, whereas the scalable design allows

adaptation of the cabinet to suit a variety of

primary equipment by implementing an

appropriate level of automation:

• Situational awareness with remote monitoring

• Fault isolation with remote control

• Power flow management with advanced fault

passage indication (FPI)

• Protection selectivity when breakers are integrated

ABB has developed a wide portfolio of control

cabinets to be able to meet today’s diverse and

evolving customer requirements within power

distribution. The ready-made solutions offer a

cost-effective and convenient way to increase

automation in the distribution network to

improve the availability and reliability of power

supply. The modular cabinet design also supports

fully customized solutions. Secure connectivity

over the wireless network makes accessing the

remote assets both easy and cost-effective.

Improved availability and reliability of power supply

Uninterrupted power supply is not only a practical

necessity in everyday life and business, but is also

crucial to securing the availability of vital public

services, such as emergency services, infra

structure and other important locations, such as

commercial centers.

FEATURES

• INFI-NET provides a plantwide communication network.

INFI-NET time synchronizes the control process plantwide.

• Each node can operate independently of other INFI-NET

nodes. INFI-NET communication modules provide localized

start-up/shutdown on power failure without operator

intervention.

• Response time is fast. The ten-megabaud loop communica

tion rate gives timely information exchange.

• The INFI-NET interface modules handle four message

types: Broadcast, time synchronization, multicast and NIS

poll. All messages contain cyclic redundancy check codes

(CRC) and checksums to insure data integrity.

INIIT03 INFI-NET to INFI-NET Transfer Module

The INIIT03 INFI-NET to INFI-NET Transfer Module serves as

the link between two local INFI-NET communication loops. It

holds the node database and is responsible for transferring all

messages between loops. Messages include exception reports,

configuration data, control data and system status. This mod

ule communicates directly with the NIS module on each loop of

the interface.

The INIIT03 module consists of one printed circuit board that

occupies one slot in the module mounting unit. The circuit

board contains the circuitry necessary for it to pass communi

cation from the central communication loop to the satellite

communication loop.

Two captive latches on the INIIT03 module faceplate secure the

module in the module mounting unit. The faceplate contains

16 CPU LEDs, a red/green status LED, and a stop/reset switch.