Product category:
Process Control: SCADA, ERP, MES and networks
News Release from: ABB Power Technologies | Subject: COM 610
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 October 2006
Gateway provides electrical network
monitoring
The new COM 610 is an embedded communication gateway for both industrial and electrical utility applications, a hub for connecting protection relays and terminals to an upper-level control system
The ABB COM 610 communication gateway provides integrated electrical network monitoring and control The new COM 610 from ABB is an embedded communication gateway designed for both industrial and electrical utility applications, where it acts as a hub for connecting protection relays and terminals to an upper-level control system
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
HVL low voltage limiters for DC traction systems
The new generation HVL (hybrid voltage limiter) combines a surge arrester and a thyristor-based low voltage limiter, to ensure effective protection of personnel and equipment in DC traction systems
RFID software captures entire goods flows
Siemens Automation and Drives has launched new software which allows the integration of RFID (radio frequency identification) systems into business processes
The COM 610 features innovative industrial design and extended communication capabilities that make it ideal for use in harsh and demanding environments where the need for real-time information is crucial.
Electrical engineers face a particular challenge in providing plant managers and users with a truly integrated system that does not rely on specifying a single manufacturer for all equipment.
All manufacturers have promoted open communication protocols for many years, without being able to deliver a solution for smaller networks or existing installations.
Further reading
Developments in handheld control for robots
Hand held control for robots is taking a quantum leap forward with the development of a range of next generation application software devices, based on the Microsoft.NET Compact Framework
New software reduces costs of robot welding
VirtualArc improves process implementation, final weld quality and productivity, and gives full "off-line" welding parameter tuning of MIG/MAG process
New painting robot solution in a compact package
Ideal for applications in limited and narrow spaces ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, introduces the new IRB 540-02S painting robot; a compact, six-axis design
For larger installations they are able to use DCS ( Distributed Control System) hardware and technology derived from control and instrumentation applications.
This is an excellent solution for major installations but cost prohibitive on smaller or existing installations.
The ABB COM 610 family of devices provides a solution that allows devices with differing protocols to communicate in a truly redundant manner with control and monitoring systems.
The COM 610 communication gateway connects substations, protection relays and terminals to the network control centre reliably and cost-effectively.
Its communication architecture is based upon proven protocol implementations, utilising OPC frameworks (that provide open connectivity via open standards) that guarantee the flexible and extensive use of information.
The COM 610 has no theoretical limits on the number of master/slave protocols lines or devices, providing fully flexible configuration.
It is delivered with pre-installed software, so all the installer needs to do is to connect it and download the cross connection configuration.
The COM 610 features a compact and robust design that makes it ideal for harsh environments.
Its enclosure offers protection to IP50 and it has no moving or other vulnerable parts, while its modular software architecture guarantees easy expandability and ease of use.
Information modelling within the COM 610 gateway is based on the IEC 61850 standard that ensures open and flexible information management.
The intuitive COM 610 configuration tool utilises pre-defined data templates for easy drag and drop operation.
When the configuration is complete, it is downloaded to the gateway over a TCP/IP connection, and the COM 610 is ready to use.
The COM 610 communication gateway is open to any master system using de facto master protocols.
Furthermore, the COM 610 is fully compatible with ABB MicroSCADA technology.
Shared configuration concepts allow the transfer of configuration data and know-how, the COM 610 also supports parameter setting and disturbance file upload from MicroSCADA Pro Network Control Systems - for the creation of complete automation solutions.
Monitoring of the COM 610 is made simple by using either the configuration tool or a standard web browser.
The Communication Engineering Tool (CET) is an efficient tool for creating the protocol mapping.
Based on the IEC 618570-7 model, cross referencing between protocols is unified and simplified.
The drag and drop signal mapping enables mapping of complete structures from the source data.
All status information is easily accessible through a web server, which allows the gateway supervision to be integrated flexibly with any other system, and reduces the need for additional protocol analysers.
• ABB Power Technologies: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Processingtalk email newsletter
• Processingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
