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Contents

1 Copyrights ............................................................................................. 5

2 Introduction ........................................................................................... 7
2.1 This manual .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Use of symbols ............................................................................. 7
2.3 Related documents ....................................................................... 7
2.4 Document revisions ...................................................................... 8

3 Functional overview ............................................................................. 9

3.1 Process communication ................................................................ 9
3.1.1 Remote communication .................................................. 9
3.1.2 Communication gateway ................................................ 9
3.2 SYS600C workplaces ................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Workplaces ..................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Process Display .............................................................. 10
3.2.2.1 System Self Supervision ............................... 11
3.2.3 Event Display .................................................................. 12
3.2.4 Alarm Display .................................................................. 13
3.2.5 Blocking Display ............................................................. 15
3.2.6 Trends Display ................................................................ 16
3.2.7 Measurement Reports Display ....................................... 17
3.2.8 User Activity Log Display ................................................ 18
3.3 Sequence Executor ...................................................................... 18
3.4 Historian ........................................................................................ 19
3.4.1 System configurations .................................................... 19
3.4.2 Data logging .................................................................... 20
3.4.3 Visualisation .................................................................... 20
3.5 User management ........................................................................ 21
3.6 Localization ................................................................................... 21
3.7 Time synchronization .................................................................... 21
3.8 Redundancy .................................................................................. 22
3.8.1 System redundancy ........................................................ 22
3.8.2 Communication redundancy ........................................... 22
3.9 Mirroring ........................................................................................ 22
3.10 OPC connectivity .......................................................................... 23
3.11 Cyber security ............................................................................... 23
3.12 Key benefits .................................................................................. 24

4 Application areas ................................................................................. 25

4.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 25
4.1.1 Fields of application ........................................................ 25
4.2 SYS600C as Communication Gateway ........................................ 26

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4.3 SYS600C as Control System HSI ................................................. 27

4.4 SYS600C as Communication Server ........................................... 29

5 Product structure .................................................................................. 31

5.1 Ordering, delivery, and life cycle policy ......................................... 31
5.1.1 Computer ........................................................................ 31
5.1.2 Operating systems .......................................................... 31
5.1.3 SYS600 software ............................................................ 31
5.1.4 Product identification ...................................................... 32
5.2 Software options ........................................................................... 32
5.2.1 Communication protocols ............................................... 32
5.2.2 HSI features .................................................................... 33
5.2.3 System functions ............................................................ 34
5.3 Computer options ......................................................................... 36

6 Hardware characteristics ..................................................................... 37

6.1 Hardware ...................................................................................... 37
6.2 EMI/EMS and environmental standard compliance ...................... 38

7 Capacity and performance ................................................................... 41

7.1 SYS600C capacity ........................................................................ 41
7.2 Data logging capacity ................................................................... 42
7.3 Process communication capacity ................................................. 42

8 Abbreviations ........................................................................................ 47

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1 Copyrights

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by ABB Oy. ABB Oy assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.
In no event shall ABB Oy be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages of any nature or kind arising from the use of this document, nor shall ABB Oy
be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of any software
or hardware described in this document.
This document and parts thereof must not be reproduced or copied without written
permission from ABB Oy, and the contents thereof must not be imparted to a third party
nor used for any unauthorized purpose.
The software or hardware described in this document is furnished under a license and
may be used, copied, or disclosed only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Copyright © 2015 ABB Oy. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
ABB is a registered trademark of ABB Group. All other brand or product names
mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
Guarantee
Please inquire about the terms of guarantee from your nearest ABB representative.
Third Party Copyright Notices
List of Third Party Copyright notices are documented in "3rd party licenses.txt" and
included in SYS600 and DMS600 installation packages.

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2 Introduction

2.1 This manual

This manual provides product information on the Compact System SYS600C (later
referred to as SYS600C). It gives an overview of the product functionality, key benefits,
application areas, technical details, and capacity and performance.

2.2 Use of symbols

This publication includes warning, caution and information symbols where appropriate
to point out safety-related or other important information. It also includes tips to point
out useful hints to the reader. The corresponding symbols should be interpreted as follows:

Warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could

! result in personal injury.

Caution icon indicates important information or a warning

related to the concept discussed in the text. It might indicate
the presence of a hazard, which could result in corruption of
software or damage to equipment/property.

Information icon alerts the reader to relevant factors and

conditions.

Tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design a

project or how to use a certain function.

Although warning hazards are related to personal injury, and caution hazards are
associated with equipment or property damage, it should be understood that operation
of damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions, result in degraded
process performance leading to personal injury or death. Therefore, comply fully with
all warnings and caution notices.

2.3 Related documents

Name of the document Document ID
SYS600 9.4 IEC 61850 System Design 1MRS758117
SYS600 9.4 Installation and Administration Manual 1MRS758086

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Name of the document Document ID

SYS600 9.4 System Configuration 1MRS758100
SYS600C User's Guide 1MRS758260

2.4 Document revisions

Revision Product Version Date History
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3 Functional overview

SYS600C is a modular and scalable automation system that can be configured and tailored
for various applications and needs. This chapter gives an overview of the main
functionality.

3.1 Process communication

The process communication is used to connect various process devices, such as IEDs,
RTUs, PLC, and Meters to SYS600C. A large selection of communication protocols and
interfaces, such as IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-10x, DNP 3.0, Modbus, LON, and SPA are
supported. See Section 5.2.1 Communication protocols for the full list of supported
protocols.
The process communication is used to retrieve data from the connected devices, such as
status indications, events, and analog values, as well as to write data to the devices, such
as commands, set points, and parameters. The data retrieved through the process
communication can be archived, presented on the HSI, or forwarded to other systems.
See Section 3.10 OPC connectivity for more connectivity options.

3.1.1 Remote communication

The remote communication is used to connect SYS600C to upper level systems, such
as Network Control Systems. The most common protocols, such as IEC 60870-5-101/104,
DNP 3.0, and MODBUS are supported.
See Section 5.2.1 Communication protocols for the full list of supported protocols.

3.1.2 Communication gateway

The communication gateway functionality provides a gateway between process devices

and up to eight upper level systems (NCC). The main tasks of the gateway are signal
rerouting and protocol conversions. SYS600C also supports signal grouping and
possibility to introduce custom mapping logic in the gateway engine.
The following table lists the protocols that are supported by the gateway engine.
Table 3.1: Protocols supported by the gateway engine
Protocol Type
SPA Master
LAG 1.4 (LON) Master
IEC 60870-5-101 Master and slave
IEC 60870-5-103 Master

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Protocol Type
IEC 60870-5-104 Master and slave
IEC 61850-8 Client
ANSI X3.28 - AB (ABB) Master
RP 570/571 Master and slave
DNP 3.0 (Subset 3) Master and slave
Modbus Master and slave
OPC DA, A&E Client
OPC DA, A&E Server

3.2 SYS600C workplaces

3.2.1 Workplaces

SYS600C can be equipped with 1 to 5 workplaces to be used at the same time. The
workplace provides means for the operator to configure the system and supervise and
interact with the process. Each SYS600C computer can have a local workplace, but the
workplaces can also be distributed to other computers and locations.
The workstations can be distributed over a network using TCP/IP. It can be a LAN,
internet, or mobile wireless communication.
Each workplace can be used for engineering, supervision, and operation of the process.
The possibilities are defined by the access rights given to the user in question. Also the
layout and functions of the workplaces can be fully customized for each user.
The distributed workplace concept is based on available remote access techniques,
typically Remote Desktop Services. Any PC or other web-enabled device can be used
as a workstation without installing any additional software.

3.2.2 Process Display

One of the display types of the workplace is the process display. The process display is
used to represent the process and primary equipment, typically as a single-line diagram
with graphical symbols for primary devices, such as breakers, disconnectors, and
transformers. The process display is normally built with symbol libraries, but also
customized symbols and displays can be built.
The process display supports zooming, panning, and decluttering for efficient and clear
visualization of the information.
Through the process display the user can continuously monitor the process, such as
switches and measurements, as well as access the control dialogs to issue commands,
set parameters, and so on.

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Figure 3.1: Process Display

3.2.2.1 System Self Supervision

The System Self Supervision function shows the status of the various system components
in a display for easy and fast system maintenance and fault localization. The display
shows information about the base system, applications, redundancy, communication
lines, IEDs, and so on. The system can also receive status information from any device
or external software reporting to the Windows event log, for example, disks, power
supplies, and computer boards. Communication equipment and peripheral devices that
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Figure 3.2: An example of typical system supervision display

3.2.3 Event Display

With the Event Display you can monitor the information about events occurring in the
system. Thus, you can make the right decisions and verify that taken measures have been
successfully performed. You can also receive information about activities carried out by
other users, operations of objects, acknowledging of alarms, editing of limit values,
logging in, and all other type of events which can occur..

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Figure 3.3: Event Display

The Event Display presents the data in a structured way for the user’s convenience. Each
event is one row in the display. With default settings Event Display rows consist of a
time stamp, object identification, a signal text and a text indicating the status.

3.2.4 Alarm Display

The Alarm Display shows a summary of the present alarm situation of the supervised
process. Each alarm is normally presented as an alarm text row, which describes the
cause of the alarm in the process. With default settings the alarm text row normally has
a time stamp, an object identification, an object text and text indicating the alarm status.
See Figure 3.4 for Alarm Display Template 1 and Figure 3.5 for Alarm Display Template
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Figure 3.4: Alarm Display Template 1

Figure 3.5: Alarm Display Template 2

The Alarm Display contains the following features and options:

• Two types of Alarm Display templates
• Filters
• Alarm Display setting tool for colors and text layout
• Updating/Frozen modes
• Alarm acknowledgement
• Alarm reset function
• Authorization support
• Help in all dialogs (The complete manual will be opened from Help)
• Visible Alarm Class
• Locate object in DMS
• Locate object in Monitor Pro

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• Column sort
• Find

3.2.5 Blocking Display

The Blocking Display summarizes the present blocking situation of signals in the
supervised process. Each signal is presented as a signal row, which describes the signal
in the process. The signal text row normally consists of a signal text and a group of check
boxes indicating the blocking state. Figure 3.6 shows the Blocking Display main view.

Figure 3.6: The Blocking Display main view

The Blocking Display contains of the following features and options:

• Selection of signal(s) for blocking/deblocking
• Blocking Display setting tool for the view layout
• Printout of blocking situation
• Event and printout enabling/disabling
• Authorization support
• Possibility to copy contents on the clipboard of the operating system
• Help in all dialogs (the complete Operation Manual will be opened)
• Locate object in DMS
• Locate object in Monitor Pro
• Column sort
• Find

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3.2.6 Trends Display

The Trends Display is used for trend analyses and for showing measured values in the
form of a curve or a table.
A trend is a time-related follow-up of process data. All types of process objects, for
example in and out data, binary, analog and digital data can be illustrated as trends.

Figure 3.7: The Trends Display

The Trends Display contains the following features:

• Graphical or tabular view
• Zooming mode
• Scrolling with scroll bars and panning
• Configurable axes and line properties
• Using legend
• Using hairline
• Update interval options from 10 seconds to 10 minutes
• Calculation formulas; direct, mean, sum, integral and difference
• Clearing trend data by the user
• Save, Open and Delete preconfigurations
• Printout option
• Update/Frozen modes

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• Authorization support
• Copy to clipboard
• Export to CSV file

3.2.7 Measurement Reports Display

The measurement reports display is an application that collects data and visualizes the
data in a numerical or graphical form. The measurement reports display is used to log
and report data during longer periods than the Trends Display, and it is dedicated for
energy, current, voltage, temperature, and frequency reports.
The available time ranges for the reports:
• Hourly report (time resolution: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes)
• Daily report (time resolution: 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes)
• Weekly report (time resolution: 1 day)
• Monthly report (time resolution: 1 day)
• Yearly report (time resolution: 1 month)
• Quick Report on an hourly basis (time resolution: according to a period cycle)
• Quick report on a daily basis (time resolution: according to a period cycle) )
• Quick report on a weekly basis (time resolution: 1 day)
• Quick report on a monthly basis (time resolution: 1 day)
• Quick report on a yearly basis (time resolution: 1 month)

Figure 3.8: Measurement Reports Display

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3.2.8 User Activity Log Display

With the User Activity Log Display the information about all user activity related events
can be monitored and analyzed. Typical user activity related events are user login and
logout events.

Figure 3.9: The User Activity Log Display main view

Each user activity event is one row in the display. With default settings, User Activity
Log Display rows consist of event identifier, a time stamp, event text, user name, severity
of the event and the source application of the event.
The User Activity Log Display contains the following features and options:
• Configurable layout: columns, fonts, toolbars, coloring, and so on
• Configurable coloring of user activity events
• Configurable mode for presenting latest event at top/bottom
• Easy navigation through scrolling, go to date, time filters, and so on
• Extensive filtering that can be stored and easily called up later using preconfigurations
• Find
• Sorting by column
• Printouts
The User Activity Log Display is accessed by selecting Navigate > User Activity Log.

3.3 Sequence Executor

SYS600 Sequencer offers creation, execution and monitoring of switching device
command sequences in MicroSCADA Pro. Sequencer has two separate tools one for
creation and configuration of sequences (Sequence Configurator) and another tool for
execution of sequences (Sequence Executor). This chapter describes sequence execution

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and monitoring using Sequence Executor. More details regarding Sequence Configurator
tool can be found from SYS600 Application Design Manual.
A sequence is a collection of one or more steps (commands) for switching devices.
Currently, the supported commands for sequence executions are switching device open
or close commands and a custom message to display. For instance, opening a circuit
breaker can be considered as one step in a sequence.

3.4 Historian
Historian is a subsystem dedicated for fast and efficient data logging, data refinement
and information visualisation. The flexible Historian can store all process data for long
periods and refine the data into meaningful information. This gives a clear view of the
situation in the primary process, allow for optimized utilization of energy and equipment
as well as produce reports and statistics. The information is visualized in the form of
various graphs, trends, and numerical reports. The numerical reports can utilize embedded
Microsoft Excel which provides commonly known tools for further data refinement.

3.4.1 System configurations

Historian should primarily be used on a dedicated server. The data sources for Historian
are Process Objects or Data Objects of SYS600C. The data is transfer from SYS600C
to the Historian over a TCP/IP LAN. One SYS600C application can log data into one
or several Historian instances and one Historian instance can receive data from one or
several SYS600C devices.

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Figure 3.10: Historian System Configuration

3.4.2 Data logging

Historian logs data from the SYS600 Application and more precisely from Process
Objects or Data Objects. The data logging is triggered by the update of the Process Object
or Data Object. The following data types can be logged in the Historian: Process Objects:
binary input (BI), binary output (BO), double binary input (DB), digital input (DI), digital
output (DO), analog input (AI), analog output (AO), pulse counter (PC), Data Objects
with numerical value.
Historian logs the raw data (all updates) from the sources during 8 days. The raw data
is then refined into long term storage like 1 minute average, 2 minute maximum, 1 hour
minimum, etc.

3.4.3 Visualisation

Visualisation of the logged and refined data is done by means of various graphs and
tables. The graphs can be freely configured in terms of graphical representation, axes
types and orientation, update rates, etc. The numerical tables are utilising Microsoft
Excel and provides flexible configuration and data manipulation possibilities.

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Figure 3.11: An example of Historian graphs

3.5 User management

Users of the system are given access rights according to the needs. The user sessions
can be limited in time. The users can be given the right to view, control, or configure
the different parts of the system or process.

3.6 Localization
It is possible to translate the user interface to any language that fits into the boundaries
of the graphical user interface, that is, size, position, and direction of texts and icons.
The system also supports several languages simultaneously enabling operators to work
with the system in their native language. The language is part of the user profile and is
selected automatically while logging into the system.

3.7 Time synchronization

SYS600C can be synchronized by an external GPS clock. This is typically done using
SNTP over the local area network or through a serial port using a protocol provided by
the clock manufacturer. It is also possible to add a PCI card into the computer to retrieve
the clock signal. The IEC 61850 client of SYS600C includes an SNTP client that can
be used to set the system clock. SYS600C can also be synchronized by the Network
Control System over a remote communication protocol.

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SYS600C can also be used as a clock master for the connected IEDs according to the
used protocol.

3.8 Redundancy

3.8.1 System redundancy

The availability of a SYS600C system can be further improved by redundant servers

configured in a hot stand-by mode (HSB). In this configuration, one computer is active
and receives and processes all data from the process. It also manages the displays and
provides data for the displays. At the same time, all process data and configuration data
is shadowed over to the stand-by computer. The stand-by computer is in the same state
as the active one. If the active computer breaks down, the stand-by computer takes over
the process communication and continues to manage the process. In this way, the process
can be operated and supervised even if one of the computers fails.

3.8.2 Communication redundancy

Redundant communication lines mean that two or several connections between the master
and the slave form a logical connection. One of the connections is active and if the active
connection fails, another connection is used instead.
Redundant communication lines are supported for IEC 60870-7-101 slave, RP-570 slave,
and IEC 60870-7-104 master and slave protocols.
Redundant LAN connections are supported for, for example, IEC 61850 communication
using dual LAN connections according to IEC 62439/PRP. See SYS600 IEC 61850
System Design for details.
The network chipset for fiber optic ports used in the SYS600C supports Intel Teaming
with Advanced Networking Services. Teaming can be used to provide additional fault
tolerance in case of a port or a switch failure, as well as for load balancing and link
aggregation. The restrictions and possibilities of interface teaming are described in the
Intel Advanced Networking Services documentation.
Teaming for RJ45 ports is supported through NIC Teaming feature in Windows Server
2012 R2 operating system. For more details, see Windows Server 2012 R2 NIC Teaming
(LBFO) Deployment and Management documentation on Microsoft website.

3.9 Mirroring
The process data mirroring provides powerful means for sharing process data in a
SYS600C/SYS600 network with minimal engineering effort. This can be used to build
hierarchical systems, for example, with one main control center, some regional control
centers and more local control centers or substations. It can also be used for load

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distribution in large systems. The data mirroring can also be used to share data between
a SYS600C HSI and SYS600C Gateway, for example, when communication protocols
with one master are used.
The advantage of using data mirroring instead of standard communication, such as IEC
60870-5-104, is that the data mirroring communication is much more efficient and the
required engineering work to build up the system is minimal. Several special functions,
such as event buffering during communication breaks and handling of hot stand-by
configurations, are automatically taken care of.
The data mirroring takes place between a host and an image. The host is the source for
the process data and the image is a copy of the process data. The SYS600C node that
receives the process data, for example, through IEC 61850 or LON, is the host. This
process data can be mirrored to another SYS600C node, which acts as an image.

3.10 OPC connectivity

OPC is a de-facto interface standard connecting various devices and systems within the
process automation industry. OPC is becoming more and more used and accepted also
in other application areas and within the power industry. It defines exchange of data
between a server and a client. The server provides data and the client uses the data. The
client can also write data (commands, parameters, and so on) to the server.
SYS600C provides OPC connectivity both in forms of clients and servers, that is,
SYS600C can receive data from a device or system that provides its data through an
OPC server. SYS600C can also provide its data to another system that acts as a client.

3.11 Cyber security

The product is designed to fulfill high cyber security requirements. It supports the
following functions:
• User authentication:
- Encrypted user name and password
- Configurable password policies
- Configurable logon/warning banners
- Configurable session time-out feature
• User authorization and activity logging:
- Role based user management allows to grant access rights to functions as
required
- Local user account management or alternately centralized account management
through SDM600.
- User activities are logged.
• Communication encryption:
- Encryption of TCP/IP connections (IPSec/VPN)
- Encryption of SYS-SYS connections (TLS)
• OPC DA Client Authentication.

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• Virus protection
• Patch management
• System hardening:
- Application whitelisting
- Firewall
- Closing of unused ports and services
- Security policies
- Robustness testing as an integrated part of the development process
For more information, see SYS600 Security Guide.

3.12 Key benefits

SYS600C offers the following highlights and key benefits:
• Solid-state hardware technology
- Enables use in harsh environments
- Reduces maintenance needs
- Support for wide operating temperature range
• High availability
- Proven and tested hardware with high MTBF value
- Support for redundant (Hot Stand-By) system servers
- Support for redundant remote communication lines
- Support for redundant power supplies for both AC and DC power supply
• Engineering efficiency
- Integrated tools for system engineering, for example expansion of databases,
communication system, HSI clients, and users
- Support for third-party software and hardware through the use of open interface
and communication
- Easy to upgrade with latest software versions that enable use of new and
innovative functionality
• Scalability
- Enables system sizes ranging from tens to thousands of data points
- Flexible system configuration, ranging from communication gateway to control
system HSI solution with integrated communication gateway functionality to
communication server in large SA system and network control system
- Conformance to a wide range of communication standards and de-facto
communication standards
- Powerful hardware with large number of serial and ethernet interfaces
• Powerful HSI
- Powerful data collection to be used in single line diagrams, process displays,
trends, reports, control, alarms, and events
- Process displays with support for zoom/pan/de-clutter
- Trends with zoom/pan, multiple graph types, ruler, cut, and paste

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4 Application areas

4.1 Overview
SYS600C provides innovative solutions for different tasks and operations in the power
automation process, from Communication Gateway functionality to full-fledged redundant
control system applications. SYS600C is a solid-state computer utilizing information
distributed in different locations and hence enabled for a large variety of tasks. SYS600C
is suitable in, for example, Substation Automation Systems for both Utility and Traction
applications, as well as in Process Industries with distributed Intelligent Electronic
Devices (IEDs). SYS600C is also designed to be used as a Communication Server in
medium and large Remote Control Systems (SCADA).
SYS600C is designed as an open system, which complies with all widely used
communication standards. In addition, it supports the implementation of project-specific
monitoring, control, and automation tasks in the field of Substation Automation and
Power Automation. The SYS600C Human System Interface provides an intuitive and
easy-to-use user interface for efficient and safe operator actions.
The consistent use of known technologies and intuitive user interfaces ensures an easy
entry level for new SYS600C users.

4.1.1 Fields of application

SYS600C is designed to be used in a wide range of applications in both Electrical Utilities

and Industries.
When using SYS600C in substations, the main application is as a Communication
Gateway to the upper level system or it is used as a powerful Control System HSI. The
two can also be combined in the same SYS600C system and forms hence a combined
Communication Gateway with Control System HSI. SYS600C can be used in any type
of substation.
In large substations and in medium- and large-sized remote control systems, SYS600C,
thanks to the large amount of communication ports, is an unbeatable Communication
Server solution (also known as a front-end computer).
SYS600C fits also well into various types of control applications, especially where a
solid-state type of computer is required and different kinds of distributed Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IEDs) together with other type of bay devices (RTU) are to be
connected to the system. Connections to process automation systems are well supported
in SYS600C thanks to OPC server and client integration.

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4.2 SYS600C as Communication Gateway

SYS600C is used for multiple purposes at a substation level. The Communication Gateway
function is one of the tasks that can be utilized at the substation level to enable connections
to Remote Control Centers (SCADA). SYS600C Communication Gateway can connect
to, and interact with, eight (8) different Remote Control Centers.
The SYS600C Communication Gateway function can be configured as a single gateway
as shown in Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1: SYS600C as Communication Gateway

Utilizing the OPC interface in SYS600C enables an easy and efficient integration of IED
signals and information into a DCS system, as shown in Figure 4.2.
This configuration is typically applied in Process Industries with distributed Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IEDs).

Figure 4.2: SYS600C Communication Gateway interface to Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

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For increased availability, SYS600C can easily be configured as a redundant

Communication Gateway as shown in Figure 4.3.

Figure 4.3: SYS600C as Redundant Communication Gateway

SYS600C also supports redundant remote communication lines between SYS600C and
Remote Control Center as shown in Figure 4.4.

Figure 4.4: SYS600C as Communication Gateway with redundant communication lines to Remote
Control Center

4.3 SYS600C as Control System HSI

SYS600C HSI provides numerous options for monitoring and controlling a connected
process. SYS600C handles both the HSI functionality and the Communication Gateway
functionality. In this way SYS600C can act both as a Communication Gateway, enabling
a remote connection to control centers, as well as the local control system and HSI user
interface on a station level.
The SYS600C HSI function can be configured as a single and local Control System HSI
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Figure 4.5: SYS600C as Control System HSI

To reduce the number of devices at the substation level, SYS600C Control System HSI
and the Communication Gateway function can be combined in the same computer as
shown in Figure 4.6.

Figure 4.6: SYS600C as combined Control System HSI and Communication Gateway

For increased availability, SYS600C can be configured as a redundant Control System

HSI and integrated Communication Gateway with redundant communication lines to
Remote Control Center as shown in Figure 4.7.

Figure 4.7: SYS600C as redundant Control System HSI and integrated Communication Gateway

SYS600C can also be utilized as an HSI for station RTU as shown in Figure 4.8.

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Figure 4.8: SYS600C as Control System HSI for RTU

4.4 SYS600C as Communication Server

SYS600C can function as a powerful Communication Server in medium and large Remote
Control Center configurations as well as in large Substation Automation applications.
SYS600C with its large number of serial communication ports and LAN ports in
combination with the solid-state technology offers an excellent Communication Server
solution. The Communication Server solution is offered and available as a part of larger
SYS600 or SYS600C configurations as shown in Figure 4.9 and Figure 4.10.

Figure 4.9: SYS600C as Communication Server in a Remote Control Center system

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Figure 4.10: SYS600C as Communication Servers in a large Substation Automation System

By utilizing the SYS600C Communication Server solution the processing load in the
main system servers SYS600 or SYS600C is reduced. The Communication Servers are
connected to the process devices and provide the main system servers SYS600 or
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5 Product structure

5.1 Ordering, delivery, and life cycle policy

SYS600C is a product that combines the robust solid-state computer with the operating
system and the SYS600 software.

5.1.1 Computer

The computer exists in a number of fixed configurations that is selected during ordering.
The fixed configurations concern the parts supplied by the ABB product unit. There are
no options that can be ordered separately.
To replace the faulty SYS600C computers, customers with SYS600C products can only
order a SYS600C spare computer without the SYS600 license. If the SYS600C computer
configuration needs to be changed for some reason, the only possibility is to order a
spare computer and replace the original one with the spare one.
SYS600C has 1 x PC104+/PCI (Bus shared) and 1 x PCI-e x1 standard expansion slots
for additional cards. SYS600C does not include any additional cards by default. Additional
cards, such as the PCLTA card, can be purchased from external suppliers.

5.1.2 Operating systems

The operating system can be upgraded after the delivery. The operating system upgrades
are not delivered from the ABB product unit, but can be purchased from an external
supplier. The operating system must be compatible with both the computer and the
SYS600 software. Operating system security updates and service packs are tested and
verified by ABB. For more information, see SYS600 Security Guide.

5.1.3 SYS600 software

The SYS600 software can be extended or upgraded to new versions. This is done with
the normal ordering tool with the upgrade/extension options. SYS600 Hotfixes, and
Service and Feature Packs can also be freely taken into use. New SYS600 versions will
be available for the SYS600C hardware for at least 4 years after the hardware delivery.
After that new SYS600 software versions may require an upgrade of the hardware.
The SYS600 software license is bound to the Hardware Key that is installed inside the
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5.1.4 Product identification

The SYS600C product is identified by the computer version and the SYS600 software
version.
Example: SYS600C 3.94 Hardware version 3, SYS600 software version: 9.4

5.2 Software options

5.2.1 Communication protocols

The following tables list the communication protocols of SYS600C.

Table 5.1: Master protocols
Master protocol
IEC 61850-8-1 Client
LON/LAG
SPA Bus
IEC 60870-5-101
IEC 60870-5-103
IEC 60870-5-104, Single or redundant
DNP 3.0 LAN/WAN
DNP 3.0 Serial
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP/IP
RP 570/571
ANSI X3.28 FD/HD
P214
ADLP 180
IEC 61107 (metering)
Alpha Meter protocol
RCOM

Table 5.2: Slave protocols

Slave protocol
IEC 60870-5-101, Single or redundant
IEC 60870-5-104, Single or redundant
DNP 3.0 LAN/WAN
DNP 3.0 Serial
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Slave protocol
F4F Westinghouse, No gateway support
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP/IP

5.2.2 HSI features

The following table lists the SYS600C HSI features.

Table 5.3: User interface options
User interface Description Value
option
Nr of Pro work- This is the number of workplaces that are in use simultan- 0...10
places eously. The number of workplaces needed is defined in
the following way: - A workplace means a computer (PC,
Laptop, PDA, ThinClient), which can have one or several
physical screens from where ONE person at a time can
operate. - Several Application Windows can be used in
one workplace.
Process displays Select this option, if you want to use Process Displays in Yes/No
the workplaces. Process Displays means displays with
zooming, panning, and decluttering functions typically
used to present the primary process, for example, single-
line diagram.
Network coloring Select this option, if you want to use dynamic network Yes/No
coloring in the Process Displays.
Trends Select this option, if you want to use the Trend displays Yes/No
in the Workplaces.
Event list Select this option, if you want to use the Event List dis- Yes/No
plays in the Workplaces.
Alarm list Select this option, if you want to use the Alarm List dis- Yes/No
plays in the Workplaces.
Blocking list Select this option, if you want to use the Blocking List Yes/No
displays in the Workplaces.
Measurement re- Select this option, if you want to use the Measurement Yes/No
ports Report displays in the Workplaces.
This option requires the History Data Logging option.
PCM600 interface Select this option, if you want to integrate PCM600 Tools Yes/No
in the Process Displays.
LIB 510/542 IED Select this option, if you want to integrate LIB 510/542 Yes/No
Tools IED Tools in the Workplace.
If you use only the IED tools in the Workplace, no other
LIB license in needed.
LIB 520 IED Tools Select this option, if you want to integrate LIB 520 IED Yes/No
Tools in the Workplace.
If you use only the IED tools in the Workplace, no other
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User interface Description Value

option
LIB 530 IED Tools Select this option, if you want to integrate LIB 530 IED Yes/No
Tools in the Workplace.
If you use only the IED tools in the Workplace, no other
LIB license in needed.

5.2.3 System functions

The following tables list the SYS600C system functions.

Table 5.4: System size parameters
System size Description Value
parameters
Process I/O Number of process objects connected to the process 1..20 000
Gateway function-
ality (COM 500i)
supports maxim-
um 14 000 indica-
tions and 14 000
commands con-
figured within
SYS600C.

Table 5.5: System options and interfaces

System option Description Value
and interface
Control This option enables control commands to be issued from Yes/No
the system.
This option should normally be selected. This option can
be left out in pure monitoring systems, where no output
process objects are needed.
You also need this option in gateway systems, if com-
mands are propagated through the gateway.
History Data Log- This option is needed for example, for the Measurement Yes/No
ging Reports. This option is not needed for the standard
Trends.
Without this option, the number of Data Object entries is
limited to 100 000.
Hot-Stand-By re- Select this option, if you have a redundant pair of servers Yes/No
dundancy (HSB) using the Hot-Stand-By function.
Database mirror- This option should be selected, if the database mirroring Yes/No
ing HOST functions are used and this system acts as a Host. The
Host is the system that provides process data to another
system.
For example, if you use mirroring between a communica-
tion server (front-end) and a system server, the commu-
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System option Description Value

and interface
Database mirror- This option should be selected, if the database mirroring Yes/No
ing IMAGE functions are used and this system acts as an Image. The
Image is the system that receives process data from an-
other system.
For example, if you use mirroring between a communica-
tion server and a system server, the system server is the
Image.
OPC DA Server This option enables the OPC DA server function. The Yes/No
option should be selected, if the system is to be connected
to an external OPC DA Client e.g. 800xA, HIS 600.
Application OPC This option is primarily intended for HSB systems, to which 0...3
Server an external OPC DA client is connected e.g. HIS 600.
This Application OPC server is installed in the OPC DA
Client computer and provides an OPC DA server interface
that automatically connects to the Hot application of the
HSB system.
Note: There is NO A&E server interface in this option.
OPC A&E Server This option enables the OPC A&E server function (Alarms Yes/No
& Events). The option should be selected, if the system
is to be connected to an external OPC A&E Client e.g.
800xA.
OPC DA Client This is a DA Client that is loosely coupled to the SYS600 0...4
/External base system and can therefore be installed also in a
separate computer.
It is used to connect OPC DA servers to SYS600. You
need one client for each server that is to be connected.
Note: This DA client is used with the IEC 61850 OPC
server, but you do not have to select this option due to
the IEC 61850 communication.
OPC DA Client The OPC DA client is used to connect foreign devices to 0...4
SYS600 with the OPC DA interface.
You need one client for each server that is to be connec-
ted.
The DA client is tightly integrated with the process data-
base and run always on the SYS600 computer.
OPC A&E Client The OPC A&E client is used to connect foreign devices 0...4
to SYS600 by means of the OPC A&E interface.
You need one client for each server that is to be connec-
ted.
SQL Export The SQL Export option provides a tool and functions for Yes/No
browsing the process database and exporting process
data to a relational database.
The export can be done either event based or cyclically.
Sequencer The Sequencer option offers creation, execution and Yes/No
monitoring of switching device command sequences.
Historian data- This option specify the number of Historian database the 0....10
bases system server will connect
Historian tags This option specify the total number of tags the system 0....200 000
server will write (in all databases together)

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System option Description Value

and interface
Historian worksta- This option specify the number of workplaces totally in all 0....20
tions Historian systems the system server will write data to

5.3 Computer options

The SYS600C computer options are presented in the following tables.
Table 5.6: Hardware
Hardware
Power Supply: 110V AC/DC (DC60-160V/AC88-125V) (Single or redundant)
Power Supply: 220V AC/DC (DC200-370V/AC176-264V) (Single or redundant)
Ethernet ports: 8 x RJ45 + 4 x LC (LC 1GB only)
Storage device: 64GB SSD (default), 128GB SSD (optional)

Table 5.7: Operating systems

Operating system
Windows 8.1 Embedded Industry Pro 32bit, English version
Windows Server® 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems Standard 64bit, English version

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6 Hardware characteristics

6.1 Hardware
The following tables lists the SYS600C hardware specifications.
Table 6.1: Hardware specifications
CPU Intel® Core™ i5-3610ME Processor 3.3GHz
Chipset Intel® QM77
Memory 8GB DDR3 1333 non-ECC SO-DIMM
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (2 x HDMI, 1 x VGA)
Super I/O Fintek F81866
BIOS AMI BIOS
Storage device 64GB SSD (default), 128GB SSD (optional)
Expansion slot 1 x PC104+/PCI (Bus shared)
1 x PCI-e x1
Serial ports 2 x RS232/485 (DB9, RS232 9-wire, isolation) and
8 x RS232/485 (DB9, RS232 9-wire, isolation) at rear panel
LAN ports 8 x RJ45 + 4 x LC (LC 1GB only)
USB 2 x USB 2.0 (Front panel)
2 x USB 3.0 (Rear panel)
1 x USB 2.0 internal (For USB DONGLE)
Audio 1 x Line output (3.5mm jack)
1 x MIC input (3.5mm jack)
Keyboard/Mouse PS/2
LC module data SYS600C uses the optical industrial grade SFP connector module AFBR-
5710APZ from AVAGO .
Module details: Data rate 1250Mb/s, wavelength 850nm, multimode,
duplex, distance 550m, temperature range -40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
Power supply 110V AC/DC (DC60-160V/AC88-125V)
220V AC/DC (DC200-370V/AC176-264V)
AC Power supply frequency range is 47-63Hz. Redundant power supply
is optional
Power supply supervi- 110VDC, 0.3A
sion contact 220VDC, 0.1A
WDT contact ratings 30VDC, 1A
125VAC, 0.3A
Power consumption 55W max.
Heat production 40W max.
Temperature Operating: -30°C ~ +65°C (-22 °F ~ 149°F)
(Maximum continuous CPU burden 50% of lowest/highest operating
temperature)
Storage: -40°C ~ +75°C (-40 °F ~167°F)

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MTBF 20 years
Relative humidity 5% ~ 95% (+40°C / 104°F) non-condensing
Protection class IP40
Dimension 438W x 132H x 330D mm (without mounting bracket)
Construction Main chassis-SUS304 1.2mm, Heat sinker-AL6063
Net Weight 10.6kg

6.2 EMI/EMS and environmental standard compliance

The following tables list the EMI/EMS and environmental standard compliance.
Table 6.2: IEC 61850-3 standard compliance
Type test Description Severity level
IEC 61000-4-2-2001 Electrostatic Discharge Level 4 -±8KV Contact/±15KV
Air
IEC 61000-4-3-2006 Radiated RF Succeptibility Level 3-18V/m, 6 directions
IEC 61000-4-4-2004 Fast Transient (Burst Immunity) Level 4- ±4KV 5KHz
IEC 61000-4-5-2005 Surge Immunity Level 4 ±4KV line-to-earth/±2KV
line-to-line
IEC 61000-4-6-2006 Conducted RF Immunity Level 3-10Vrms
IEC 61000-4-8-2001 Magnetic Field Immunity Level 5- 100A/m 5min /
1000A/m 1s
IEC 61000-4-10-1993 Damped Magnetic Immunity Level 4- 30A/m
IEC 61000-4-12-1995 Damped Oscillatory Burst Level 3-2.5KV common/Differen-
tial 1.25KV for Substation
IEC 61000-4-16-2002 Conducted RF Immunity Level 3-15Hz~150KHz
IEC 61000-4-29-2000 Voltage Dips and Interrupts 30% 120ms/ 70% 10ms 100%
3ms (cycle 3)
CISPR22-2008 Conducted and Radiated Class A
Emissions
FCC 15 Conducted and Radiated Class A
Emissions
EN55022A Conducted and Radiated Class A
Emissions
IEC 60255-5 Insulation resistance measure- 500VDC, 1min,
ment 999Mohm>100Mohm
IEC 60255-27 Protective bonding resistance 25Amps, 1min,
0.021ohm<0.1ohm

Table 6.3: IEEE Std 1613-2003 standard compliance

Type test Description Severity level
IEEE C37.90.1 EFT Level 4- ±4KV 5KHz All ports

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Type test Description Severity level

IEEE C37.90.3 ESD Level 4 -±8KV Contact/±15KV
Air
IEEE C37.90.1 Oscillatory Wave Level 3-2.5KV common/Differ-
ential 1.25KV for Substation
IEEE C37.90 Dielectric Strength 2000Vrms
IEEE C37.90 Impulse Voltage 5000V
IEC 60870-2-1-1995 DC Voltage Ranges -20%~+15%
IEC 60870-2-1-1995 Voltage Ripple of DC Level VR3- ≤5%
IEEE C37.90 Nonoperational Temperature -40°C~+75°C
Range
IEEE C37.90 Operational Temperature -30°C (Start Up)~+65°C
Range

Table 6.4: Environmental standard compliance

Type test Description Severity level
IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature -30°C Start Up for 16 hours
IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat Temperature +65°C Start Up for 16 hours
IEC 60068-2-30 Humidity (Damp heat, Cyclic) Test Db 6 cycles +25°C/+55°C
93%/95% (1 cycle=24hrs)
IEC 60068-2-3 Humidity (Damp heat, Steady 95% (non-condensing) 40°C 2d
state)
IEC 60870-2-2-1996 Vibration 10-200-500-200-10Hz (1g/1.5g)
X/Y/Z axes
IEC 60870-2-2-1996 Shock 10g 11ms X/Y/X axes
IEC 60068-2-29-1987 Bump (Packed) 10g, repeat 1000 times X/Y/Z
axes
IEC 60068-2-29-1987 Bump (Unpacked) 10g, repeat 1000 times X/Y/Z
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7 Capacity and performance

7.1 SYS600C capacity

This chapter gives an overview of the capacity of SYS600C regarding the following
functions or aspects:
• Number of IEDs that can be connected
• Usage of the following functions: workplaces and process displays, gateway,
mirroring, HSB
• Data logging (for example, for measurement reports and trends) and event logging
Conditions:
• The capacity information is only applicable, when no additional software is installed
and/or running in the computer.
• The average CPU load of the computer must not exceed 50%.
The system size capacity figures follow these principles:
• A guideline for the maximum process communication (Number of IEDs or Number
of Messages/sec.) is given. This includes the process communication functions and
the logging of data in the process database.
• If other functions are added, such as gateway or workplaces, they consume computer
capacity and thereby the process communication capacity must be reduced
accordingly. For IEC 61850 the capacity is mainly affecting the number of messages,
and thus it is more important that this is reduced than the number of IEDs.
• The impact on the process communication capacity of the other functions is given
in percentage.
Example: How many IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 to SYS600C that acts as
a gateway with one NCC connection and one operator workplace?
• Maximum of 300 IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 (with 11 msg/s/IED), see
Table 7.1.
• The following functions are also needed:
- One NCC connection (-10%)
- 1 workplace (-5%)
- The process communication capacity in this case is:
- 90% * (95% * 300 IEDs) = 256 IEDs or
- 90% * (95% * 3250) msg/s = 2770 msg/s
Example: How many IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 to SYS600C that acts as
a gateway with four NCC connections and one operator workplace?
• Maximum of 300 IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 (with 11 msg/s/IED), see
Table 7.1.
• The following functions are also needed:
- Four NCC connections (-40%)
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- The process communication capacity in this case is:

- 60% * (95% * 300 IEDs) = 171 IEDs or
- 60% * (95% * 3250) msg/s = 1850 msg/s
Example: How many IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 to SYS600C that acts as
a gateway with eight NCC connections and one operator workplace?
• Maximum of 300 IEDs can be connected over IEC 61850 (with 11 msg/s/IED), see
Table 7.1.
• The following functions are also needed:
- Eight NCC connections (-50%)
- 1 workplace (-5%)
- The process communication capacity in this case is:
- 50% * (95% * 300 IEDs) = 142 IEDs or
- 50% * (95% * 3250) msg/s = 1540 msg/s

7.2 Data logging capacity

The data logging capacity concerns logging to disk and is limited by the available disk
capacity. If 10GB of disk is allocated for event logging and same amount for data logging,
then this corresponds to:
• Number of events: 3 000 000
• Number of logged values: 90 000 000
The maximum number of logged values corresponds roughly to 400 measurements
sampled every 15 minutes and stored for 1 + 5 years (current year + 5 years of history).
Data logging capacity for any value of the available disk space can be calculated by
using the simple formula:
• Number of events: (available space in GB / 10GB) * 3 000 000
• Number of logged values: (available space in GB / 10GB) * 90 000 000
• Measurements sample every 15 minutes for 1 + 5 years = (available space in GB /
10GB) * 400

7.3 Process communication capacity

The capacity of one protocol means that only that protocol is used. If several protocols
are combined, the maximum capacity per protocol must be reduced proportionally.
Example: IEC 61850 and LON are combined in the system. The IEC 61850 IEDs represent
60% of the maximum IEC 61850 capacity. Then the actual maximum LON capacity is
40% of the indicated maximum capacity.
The following tables show the maximum communication capacity for the most commonly
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Table 7.1: Maximum communication capacity

IEC 61850 Value Comments
Nr of messages 3250/s
Nr of IEDs 300 190 IEDs are created without “Create only IED
objects” option; however,
“Create only IED objects” option allows to create
300 IEDs
The value of number of IEDs may vary depend-
ing on the size of .scd file.
Nr of IEC 61850 clients 4
LON
Nr of IEDs 30 Maximum 30 IEDs per XLON card
Nr of XLON cards 1 Limited by available PCI slots
IEC 103
Nr of IEDs 150 Number of IEDs can be bigger by adding serial
port extension cards
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
IEC 101
Nr of IEDs 150 Number of IEDs can be bigger by adding serial
port extension cards
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
IEC 104
Nr of IEDs 600 If I/O count is small, number of IEDs can be
bigger
Nr of IEDs / line 15
SPA
Nr of IEDs 150 Number of IEDs can be bigger by adding serial
port extension cards
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
Modbus RTU
Nr of IEDs 150 Number of IEDs can be bigger by adding serial
port extension cards
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
Modbus TCP/IP
Nr of IEDs 500 Polling Interval is 1 Sec.
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
DNP serial
Nr of IEDs 150 Number of IEDs can be bigger by adding serial
port extension cards
Nr of IEDs / line 15 Limited mostly by maximum response time
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Nr of IEDs 600 If I/O count is small, number of IEDs can be

bigger
Nr of IEDs / line 15

Table 7.2: Impact on process communication

Function Impact on pro- Comments
cess communica-
tion
Local process database - 0% Always included
Mirroring - 2%
Hot Stand-by redundancy - 1%
Gateway / NCC connections - 50% - 0% - 50% when total update rate to 8 NCCs is 50
% from the process data update rate
- 40% when total update rate to 4 NCCs is 50
% from the process data update rate
- 10% when total update rate to 1 NCCs is 50
% from the process data update rate
Process display Workplace - 15% - 1% - 15% when Process display with 1050 measure-
ment objects in Workplace
- 8% when Process display with 1050 switching
device objects in Workplace
- 2% when Process display with 150 measure-
ment objects in Workplace
- 1% when Process display with 150 switching
device objects in Workplace
Trends Workplace with data - 1% Per Workplace with Trends with 10 curves on
logging 30 seconds interval logging
Reports Workpace with data - 1% Per Workplace with Measurement Reports with
logging 15 min report
Total of 900 objects data logged by Measure-
ment Reports

The following list shows some examples when IEDs are connected to SYS600C with
the following Gateway or NCC connections and with Local process database:
• NCC connection with one DNP LAN communication including 126 IEDs resulting
in 2150 process updates per second sent to one NCC*)
• NCC connection with two DNP LAN communications including 85 IEDs resulting
in 2900 process updates per second sent to two NCCs*)
• NCC connection with one IEC 104 LAN communication including 169 IEDs
resulting in 2920 process updates per second sent to one NCC
• NCC connection with two IEC 104 LAN communications including 112 IEDs
resulting in 3850 process updates per second sent to two NCCs
*) 90% 16-bit analog data without time, 5% binary data without time and 5% binary data
with time
The following list shows some examples when IEDs are connected to SYS600C with
Local process database and displayed with Workplaces:
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• 84 IEDs with IEC 61850 protocol and 2 Workplaces both including 450 display
objects
• 93 IEDs with IEC 61850 protocol and 1 Workplace including 150 display objects

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8 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
DCS Distributed Control System
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
EMS Electromagnetic Shielding
HDMI High Defination Multi-media Interface
HSI Human System Interface
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
IP Internet Protocol
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
NCC Network Control Center
OPC OLE for Process Control
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol
SSD Solid State Drive
SYS600 Product name
SYS600C Product name
USB Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Array
VPN Virtual Private Network

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ABB Oy
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FI-65101 Vaasa
FINLAND
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