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Table of Contents
FIGURE INDEX ........................................................................................................................ 2
1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 3
2 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................... 3
3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 3
3.1 SGRE WIND FARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................. 3
3.2 WIND FARM COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................... 4
4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SGRE SCADA – WINDNET® ................................................ 5
4.1.1 BASIC FEATURES AND OPTIONAL APPLICATIONS ....................................................................... 5
4.1.2 MAIN SYSTEM CAPACITIES ....................................................................................................... 6
4.1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SCADA SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ............................................... 6
4.1.4 SGRE SCADA SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES ............................................................... 8
4.1.5 OPERATING WINDOWS – CLIENT INTERFACE .......................................................................... 10
5 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS .................................................................................. 23
6 MAJOR CHANGES COMPARED TO LAST VERSION................................................................ 23
7 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 23

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FIGURE INDEX

Fig. 1. Overview of the SGRE communications architecture............................................................................... 4

Fig. 2. Common SCADA system architecture. ..................................................................................................... 6
Fig. 3. Example of hardware device layout in the server rack. ........................................................................... 7
Fig. 4. Dashboard. ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Fig. 5. Wind farm summary. ............................................................................................................................. 11
Fig. 6. Wind farm list. ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Fig. 7. Wind farm map (Map View). .................................................................................................................. 12
Fig. 8. Example wind turbine detail screen. ...................................................................................................... 13
Fig. 9. Example Active Alarm Screen. ............................................................................................................... 14
Fig. 10. Example Alarm Log Screen .................................................................................................................. 15
Fig. 11. Example screen with a substation and a position. ............................................................................... 16
Fig. 12. Example meteorological mast detail screen ......................................................................................... 17
Fig. 13. Example active power regulator screen ............................................................................................... 18
Fig. 14. Example environmental regulator summary screen. ........................................................................... 19
Fig. 15. General Production Report request screen .......................................................................................... 20
Fig. 16. Example screen for Trends .................................................................................................................. 21
Fig. 17. Example screen for Comparatives. ...................................................................................................... 22

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1 PURPOSE

This document gives an overall description of the SGRE wind farm management system.
The document has been drawn up to be a general description of SGRE's SCADA System, WindNet® PRO,
describing both its architecture as well as its general functions and communication options.
More detailed user information can be found in the corresponding User Manual.
A detailed description of the SGRE SCADA system hardware platforms can be found in the General
Description documents for each Hardware platform [1] [2] [3].

2 SCOPE

This document applies to SGRE's SCADA WindNet® PRO installed in new wind farms comprising SGRE wind
turbines.
The solution installed and maintained by SGRE is a SGRE in-house development, programmed and validated
on specific hardware platforms. Thus, the SCADA system supply will inseparably consist of software
applications and hardware devices.

3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SGRE's WindNet® PRO SCADA is a wind farm management tool.
Overall, the SCADA enables:
• Supervising, monitoring and/or controlling not only wind turbines in a given wind farm, but also other
components installed in the wind farm such as meteorological masts, substations, measuring devices,
etc.
• Storing and managing information, which provides an advanced capacity to generate reports.
• Connecting to control centers or higher level management systems.
• Wind farm power regulation for both active as well as reactive power.
• Wind farm electricity generation based on environmental conditions.
In short, the SCADA system is an indispensable communications gateway for incoming and outgoing wind
farm data.
The SGRE SCADA system is valid for any SGRE wind turbine model.

3.1 SGRE WIND FARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SGRE's wind farm management system comprises the central system WindOne ®, Service Operations Center
(SOC), the SCADAs installed in wind farms and the wide area network (WAN) that links them all together.
During maintenance and/or the warranty period, wind farms with SGRE wind turbines must be integrated in
the central system WindOne® under the control of the SOC (Service Operations Center). This system
compiles data from all connected wind farms, checking and storing the retrieved data in keeping with the
specified storage policy. The centralization of wind farm supervision offers excellent resources for monitoring
the product, maintenance planning and reports on operating status and maintenance intended for clients.
WindOne® likewise offers the Delegated Dispatch function in communication with the Network Operator
with a view to keeping the electricity grid stable. In Spain, for instance, all wind farms larger than 10 MW
must be assigned to a Delegated Dispatch.

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External access to the wind farm from WindOne® requires both primary and redundant communications lines
to guarantee the availability of communications. Both lines and communications equipment are supplied by
SGRE [4]. Nonetheless, other communications solutions can be assessed whenever they meet the technical
requirements for communications specified by SGRE.
An overview of the SGRE communications architecture for managing a wind farm centrally is shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1. Overview of the SGRE communications architecture.

3.2 WIND FARM COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

A wind farm's internal communications infrastructure is a network that links the SGRE SCADA system to the
various wind farm devices (e.g., wind turbines, meteorological masts and substations).
Internal wind farm communications are based on a local area network (LAN) with Ethernet communications
on ring-configured fiber optics. This is a "logical" round-trip ring through the same fiber optic cable so that
the send path runs through two fibers and the return path runs through another two in the same cable. The
wind turbines alternate where fibers connect to one another in the routing to prevent long links whenever
possible.
The selection of the fiber optics for the wind farm and the overall layout of the ring network must meet SGRE
specifications [4] and will always be defined or validated by SGRE.
Likewise, the final configuration of a specific LAN network for a given wind farm will be jointly agreed
between SGRE and the wind farm client.
External communication outside the wind farm through external protocols and/or SCADA clients can be based
on any type of telecommunications system such as satellite links, ADSL/DSL lines, GPRS links, PSTN modems,
GSM modems, etc. The primary criteria for selecting the appropriate means are the bandwidth requirements,
need for continuous or on-demand connection, and the amount of data exchanged.

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4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SGRE SCADA – WINDNET®

4.1.1 BASIC FEATURES AND OPTIONAL APPLICATIONS

The SGRE SCADA system has the following primary features:

• Wind turbine supervision and control.
• Meteorological mast supervision.
• Supervision and control of the wind farm's feed-in substation.
• Alarms and notifications management.
• Reporting for technical and economic wind farm exploitation.
• Access security via user and profile management.
• Multiple-wind farm management capacity enabling various wind farms to be managed from a single
SCADA installation. Optimized SQL database for data management.
• Integration with the SGRE preventive maintenance system (PMS)
• Integration with SGRE support systems for managing payment features

Additionally, the SGRE SCADA system has the following optional features:
• Data server for access and/or integration in upper systems: OPC-DA server, OPC-HDA server,
MODBUS client/server and DNP3 client/server.
• Integration of the SGRE Power Manager tool, which includes the active power/frequency regulating
tools and reactive power/voltage regulation for the wind farm (up to two points of connection for
each SCADA installation) [5].
• NRS® (Noise Reduction System) to safeguard the acoustic integrity of the area based on wind
direction and time [6].
• Shadow Control System to prevent the undesired effects of shadows in residential areas near the
wind farm [6].
• Wake Cancellation System for protecting wind turbines from intense turbulence based on wind
direction [6].
• Ice Detection System for protecting the surrounding area against ice thrown from wind turbine
blades [6].
• Bat Shield System for protecting bats [6].
• SGRE Messenger application for distributing SMS and/or email messages to operators and
maintenance technicians (SIM card not included) [7].
• Communication Manager integration with the cut-off switch feature to prevent remote wind turbine
operation while maintaining continuous wind turbine monitoring, in addition to a slow buffer feature
to retrieve and send data to the SCADA following an extended period of disconnected
communication.
• ODBC access to the database.
• Integration of GUYS, SGRE's yawing interruption system. This system works from installed diesel
generators that supply power to the auxiliary circuits in the wind turbines. It has been designed to
enable the wind turbine to yaw automatically in conditions of strong gusty winds.

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4.1.2 MAIN SYSTEM CAPACITIES

WindNet® PRO has successfully undergone a certification process that enables it to guarantee the following
for 5-second sampling periods:

• 99.99% data acquisition reliability.

• 99.99% reliability in the publication of information by OPC-DA (up to 100,000 variables for a single
OPC client connected or 10,000 variables for 10 simultaneous clients).
• 99.99% correlation between the information displayed in real time (OPC-DA) and the recovered log
(OPC-HDA, ODBC, Trends or through reporting tools).
• 100% correlation of log (historical) data recovered by any of the 4 methods (OPC-HDA, ODBC,
Trends and reporting tools).

The WindNet® PRO storage system has a guaranteed 5-year storage of analog, digital, AWES and 10min
variables, accessible online, and 15 additional years for recoverable data backup.

4.1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SCADA SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

SGRE's SCADA system is based on a Client – Server architecture:

Fig. 2. Common SCADA system architecture.

a) The server is in fact the SCADA itself, and establishes communication links with all wind farm devices,
monitors their behavior, registers changes and receives operator orders to engage the system. This is a rack
server system configured with the Windows Server operating system and the pertinent support programs for
each specific application.
For wind farms comprising over 25 wind turbines, the standard server will be replaced by a blade and disc
server platform onto which the SCADA is virtualized to ensure the best system availability possible
The server will include a NAS system that stores a backup copy of the installation data.

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The server system includes a UPS power source capable

of maintaining the supply to the SCADA system during
supply interruptions in the main power supply. This
system thus allows the SCADA system server to
automatically shut down securely while an alarm is then
sent to the SGRE control center informing of an
interruption of the main power supply at the substation.
When the power returns, the system will start up again
automatically.

The server rack also includes communications devices

such as routers, network switches, modems, cables, etc.,
necessary for linking together the wind farm's LAN
infrastructure, the client's WAN and SGRE's WAN. These
devices can be configured, virtually as necessary, to
adapt to local variations in the communications lines
(Refer to Fig. 3). The final configuration is made,
however, in consideration of the best security and
external network access control for the wind farm
network.
The General Description documents for each Hardware
platform [1] [2] [3] contain the hardware details for each
server rack.

Fig. 3. Example of hardware device

layout in the server rack.

b) The client SCADA, in turn, is the application that constitutes the user interface and, thus, the system
used by wind farm operators for monitoring and control, whether locally or remotely. This client is
implemented as a web application and therefore requires a web browser to be able to operate the wind farm.
Office tools are also necessary to be able to export data and view reports.
The client application requires a communication link, preferentially with a guaranteed bandwidth of 128 kbps
(kb/s). The minimum bandwidth at which the application can work with reasonable effectiveness is 64 kbps
(kb/s).
The SCADA client is available in English, Spanish and Chinese. The possibility of making it available in other
languages will be studied on express request.

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4.1.4 SGRE SCADA SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES

The SCADA system's primary purpose in a wind farm consists of securely and reliably sending data to
local/remote operators and upper level control centers so that operation and maintenance decisions can be
made based on reliable data. To do so, SGRE SCADA systems have the following possible communications
configurations:

Internal wind farm communication through the following protocols:

• SGRE proprietary protocol for communicating with SGRE wind turbines.
• MODBUS for meteorological masts, measuring devices at the point of connection, capacitors, etc.
• DNP3 for the electrical substation control unit through EIA/TIA RS232, EIA/TIA RS 485 or TCP/IP.

External communication with remote third-party applications or control centers through the
following protocols:
• OPC-DA Server, for publishing instantaneous data and/or receiving orders and/or setpoints for
regulation in real time.
• OPC-HDA Server, for accessing historical data stored in the SGRE SCADA system database (analog
variables, 10min variables, production, availability and AWES).
• Access by ODBC to the data stored in the database according to predefined stored procedures.
• MODBUS master/slave protocol, for publishing instantaneous data and/or receiving orders and/or
setpoints for regulation.
• Protocol IEC 60870-5-101/104.

4.1.4.1 DNP3.0 PROTOCOL

The DNP3.0 protocol implemented in the SGRE SCADA system operates as master.
The DNP3.0 protocol is primarily employed for integrating substation control and protection units, enabling
the reading of substation variables and parameters and the dispatch of open and close commands to
substation disconnectors (isolator switches).
SGRE has defined a platform of signals for the most common substation configurations with a view to
streamlining configuration of the communication process.
The use of the DNP3.0 protocol is not restricted solely to communications with substations but can also be
used in other devices admitting communications in accordance with the DNP3.0 protocol standard.

4.1.4.2 MODBUS PROTOCOL

The SGRE SCADA system implements a master/server protocol for retrieving values from diverse wind farm
devices that communicate via the MODBUS protocol.
These devices could be PLC systems, meteorological mast data retrieval units, measuring equipment, reactive
power compensation equipment, etc.
The final list of signals for integrating each device must be jointly agreed between SGRE and the wind farm
designer.

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4.1.4.3 OPC-DA and OPC-HDA

The system fulfills specifications OPC-DA 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, and OPC-HDA 1.1 when working as a server,
enabling various clients to connect simultaneously.
By default, SGRE has a template of tag names for most wind turbine variables, commands and setpoints.
Likewise, new tag names can be added to the specific wind farm configuration for any existing variables in
the SCADA system.
OPC-DA clients can specify individual dead bands for the various tags provided by the server.
The SGRE SCADA also includes an OPC client for communicating with third-party wind farm devices and
SCADAs. This system fulfills specifications OPC-DA 1.0 and 2.0 when running as a client.

4.1.4.4 IEC 60870-5-101/14

IEC 60870-5-101 (IEC 101) is an international standard for communication between power systems and
control systems. IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC 104) is an extension to the IEC 101 protocol with changes in service
for transport, network, link and physical layers so as to satisfy all network accesses, the standard using the
TCP/IP network interface.
SGRE SCADA provides connectivity to any device incorporating communications as per IEC 60870-5-
101/104. To do so, it employs a communications gateway between the OPC server and the IEC device
through an OPC client for mapping the signals to the appropriate protocol.

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4.1.5 OPERATING WINDOWS – CLIENT INTERFACE

4.1.5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Wind farm operators can view all the data in a simple and intuitive user interface based on web browser
technology.
All operational aspects and access to SCADA system options are available through a standard web browser,
though the latest version of Google Chrome is recommended.
More detailed descriptions and user information for the windows can be found in the corresponding User
Manual.
The most important screens and their characteristics are described below.

4.1.5.2 DASHBOARD

This screen provides the user with an overall view that is both clear and precise, hence conducive to efficient
wind farm management. This screen will display a general summary of the entire wind farm, divided into
blocks based on the displayed information:
• Summary of the current wind farm status at the top: tally of wind turbines in various statuses,
production data and environmental data.
• Wind farm performance in recent hours on 3 graphs: production and regulation setpoints, status tally,
alarms and warnings.

Fig. 4. Dashboard.

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4.1.5.3 SUMMARY AND LIST

There are two different views for viewing all the wind farm elements: summary view and list view. Both
views have numerous filters and can send individual or group orders.
The horizontal bar lets users view the overall wind farm values and individual values of the selected elements
at all times.

Fig. 5. Wind farm summary.

Fig. 6. Wind farm list.

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4.1.5.4 WIND FARM MAP

The map view provides an additional option for viewing wind farm elements. This view has the same filtering
options and commands as the two others.
The map view has a further viewing option for Map View and Ground View:

Fig. 7. Wind farm map (Map View).

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4.1.5.5 WIND TURBINE DETAIL SCREEN

Detailed information for each wind turbine can be accessed from the summary, list or map views. The wind
turbine detail screen displays:
• Wind turbine model, current status, latest statuses and alarms, and active warnings.
• Wind turbine instantaneous variables grouped under different tabs.
• Possibility to send commands.
• Production and availability graphs.
• Trends graph.

Fig. 8. Example wind turbine detail screen.

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4.1.5.6 ALARM, ALERT AND STATUS SCREEN

This section will demonstrate how WindNet® PRO can manage Alarms, Alerts and Statuses.

ACTIVE ALARMS

The Active Alarm screen displays both currently active alarms and alerts as well as unacknowledged alarms
and alerts that are no longer active. It lets users include comments and acknowledge alarms and alerts.

Fig. 9. Example Active Alarm Screen.

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ALARM LOG

This screen enables inquiries into a specific period of alarms, alerts and status changes.

Fig. 10. Example Alarm Log Screen

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4.1.5.7 ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION SCREEN

The SGRE SCADA enables the integration of data from substation control units to read data and operate their
elements. The purpose of this screen is primarily to provide the user with an overview of the substations
controlled by the SCADA system.
This screen indicates the number of substations, their connections and positions/components. All substation
positions/components can be selected, opening in a new window with detailed information.
Orders can be sent to the electrical substation from its synoptic chart, though this function is restricted to
users with profiles having this privilege.
The main characteristics are:
• Single-line diagram of the substation including feed measures and high and low positions.
• Access to position detail from the synoptic chart.
• Status of substation commands, measurements and switches on the same screen for each element.
• Opening or closing of circuits displayed dynamically with colors in order to prevent errors.
• Alarms and alerts of the substation or selected position.

Fig. 11. Example screen with a substation and a position.

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4.1.5.8 METEOROLOGICAL MAST SCREEN

Meteorological masts can be filtered in the Summary and Wind Farm List. These meteorological masts may
be selected to view part of their data on the side panel.

Or accessing detailed information, with data on the different heights, trend graphs, etc.:

Fig. 12. Example meteorological mast detail screen

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4.1.5.9 POWER REGULATION

WindNet® PRO includes an option to install the Power Manager tool to regulate active power/frequency and
reactive power/voltage so as to satisfy the grid connection requirements in the operator code and wind farm
connection contract

The Power Manager tool enables the integration of external compensation elements such as Capacitor
Batteries, Inductances and/or STATCOM to satisfy the wind farm's reactive/voltage requirements.

There are power regulator models that can simulate wind farm performance as a generation plant and
optimize the configuration to meet the requirements of over 20 different grid codes.

Power Manager can be installed in two different configurations: one as a conventional software solution and
the other as independent HW.

When selecting, for instance, the Active/Frequency regulator, the accessed screen will display the modes that
are currently running and available, regulation loop inputs, trends graphs and the regulator's own status.

Fig. 13. Example active power regulator screen

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4.1.5.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

WindNet® PRO includes a series of tools for installing wind farms in regions with environmental restrictions.

The broad term of "environmental regulators" encompasses tools such as the NRS (Noise Reduction System),
Shadow Control, Wake Control, Ice (icing control), Bat Shield and GUYS (SGRE Uninterrupted Yaw System for
sites with frequent hurricanes).

The following screen summarizes these tools.

Fig. 14. Example environmental regulator summary screen.

Each tool has a detail screen, map view and setup screen.

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4.1.5.11 DATA ANALYSIS

WindNet® PRO includes 3 different wind farm data analysis tools:

• Reports: designed for exploitation reports:
• Trending: designed for in-depth analysis of wind turbine variables.
• Comparatives: designed for instantaneously comparing two variables of all the wind turbines in the
farm.

REPORTS

The following report types are available with Reports:

• Production and availability, comparatives, Active and Reactive Power Performance.
• Alarm, Alert and Status Report Alarm, Alert and Status Tally Ranking.
• Full 10-minute /15-minute report.
• Commands Tracing.
• Turbulence Analysis.

Fig. 15. General Production Report request screen

The generated reports can be exported to Excel, Word and pdf.

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TRENDS

This screen lets users create simple charts displaying the evolution of SCADA variables.
The steps to take for generating the chart entail defining its range and set of variables to display. It includes
period-specific automatic refresh modes.

Fig. 16. Example screen for Trends

The resulting charts can be exported to csv.

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COMPARATIVES

WindNet® PRO provides a real-time performance comparison option for two variables of all wind turbines in
a wind farm through the comparatives tool.

Fig. 17. Example screen for Comparatives.

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5 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

WTG Wind turbine.
DNP3 Distributed Network Protocol
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
LAN Local Area Network
OPC DA OLE for Process Control: protocol used to exchange information among industrial
applications. DA stands for Data Access; this protocol has been designed for communicating
values almost in real-time.
OPC HDA OPC Historical Data Access Part of the OPC standard for retrieving archived system data
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SET Electrical Transformer Substation
SGRE Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
UCS Substation Control Unit
WAN Wide Area Network

6 MAJOR CHANGES COMPARED TO LAST VERSION

Rev. Date Author Description

0 04/03/2013 MDI/LEF Initial version.
1 15/10/2015 LEF WindNet® PRO.
Document updated to SGRE template.
2 23/08/2018 JEZCURRAMENDIA Figure index added.
Gamesa references changed to SGRE.

7 REFERENCES

[1] GD051608 Advanced platform General Description..

[2] GD051606 Light platform General Description..
[3] GD131078 Ultralight platform General Description.
[4] GD174017 Overview of SCADA System boundary points.
[5] GD180267 Overview of the SGRE Power Manager.
[6] GD180265 SGRE Enviromental Manager General Description.
[7] GD048658 SGRE Messenger General Description.

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INDEX
FIGURE INDEX ........................................................................................................................ 2
1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 3
2 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................... 3
3 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 3
4 OVERVIEW OF THE SGRE SCADA......................................................................................... 4
4.1 SUBSTATION DEVICES .............................................................................................................. 4
4.1.1 SGRE SCADA CABINET ............................................................................................................. 4
4.1.2 SGRE SCADA CLIENT ................................................................................................................ 7
4.1.3 CUSTOMER CABINET (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................. 8
4.1.4 REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT-RTU (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................... 8
4.1.5 SGRE TRANSDUCER(S) CABINET (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................ 8
4.1.6 REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL) ................................................... 11
4.1.7 SGRE PLC CABINET (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................. 11
4.1.8 VOIP CABINET (OPTIONAL). ................................................................................................... 12
4.2 COMMUNICATION WITH THE SGRE CONTROL CENTER ............................................................ 13
4.2.1 PRIMARY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL .................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 SECONDARY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL ................................................................................ 14
4.3 COMMUNICATION WITH THE WIND TURBINES ........................................................................ 15
4.3.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 15
4.3.2 CONNECTION OF OPTICAL FIBERs IN THE WIND TURBINE: POSSIBLE SCENARIOS .................... 15
4.3.3 SPECIFICATION FOR the FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTOR BOX IN the WIND TURBINE ...................... 16
4.3.4 ROUTING OF THE OPTICAL FIBER IN THE WIND TURBINE ........................................................ 18
4.4 COMMUNICATION WITH Meteorological Mast (OPTIONAL) ........................................................ 20
5 SGRE SPECIFICATION FOR THE WIND FARM OPTICAL FIBER NETWORK .............................. 20
5.1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTICAL FIBER .............................................................. 21
5.1.1 SPECIFIC MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTICAL FIBER .......................................... 21
5.1.2 FIBER OPTIC LABELING .......................................................................................................... 22
5.2 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 22
5.2.1 ST CONNECTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 22
5.2.2 PIG-TAIL ............................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 MEASUREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION .................................................................................... 23
6 BOUNDARY POINTS FOR SGRE .......................................................................................... 24
7 ANNEXES ......................................................................................................................... 26
ANNEX 1: SGRE VSAT COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................... 26
A1.1 WALL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................ 26
A1.2 VERTICAL ROOF/GROUND SUPPORT (PENETRATING SOLUTION) ..................................................... 27
A1.3 ROOF/GROUND SUPPORT (NON-PENETRATING SOLUTION) ............................................................. 27
A1.4 WALL/GROUND SUPPORT .............................................................................................................. 28
ANNEX 2: DETAILS OF THE TRANSDUCER CONNECTION ................................................................... 29
8 MAJOR CHANGES COMPARED TO LAST VERSION................................................................ 30
9 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 30

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FIGURE INDEX
Figure 1: Conceptual diagram of the components of a wind farm. ............................................................... 4
Figure 2: General appearance of the SCADA cabinet. ................................................................................. 5
Figure 3: sections of the SCADA cabinet. ................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4: Detail of the on top fan. ............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 5: Detail of the fans installed at the door......................................................................................... 6
Figure 6: Detail of the inferior wheels ........................................................................................................ 6
Figure 7: Close-up of optical fiber connection in the distributor box of the SCADA cabinet. ........................... 7
Figure 8: Location of the measurement transducer in the SCADA cabinet. ................................................... 9
Figure 9: Detail of the measurement transducer ........................................................................................ 9
Figure 10: General appearance of the transducer cabinet. .......................................................................... 9
Figure 11: Location of the transducer in the SCADA cabinet (SGRE’s scope of supply in blue) ..................... 10
Figure 12: Location of the transducer in the transducer cabinet (SGRE’s scope of supply in blue)................ 10
Figure 13: Location of the PLC ................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 14: Detail of the installed PLC ....................................................................................................... 11
Figure 15: General appearance of the PLC cabinet. .................................................................................. 12
Figure 16: Communications external to the wind farm. ............................................................................. 13
Figure 17: Antenna Radio Link (left) and LMDS antenna (right)................................................................. 14
Figure 18: VSAT antenna. ....................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 19: Ring connection. .................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 20: Wall-mounted fiber optic distributor box for wind turbines. ....................................................... 16
Figure 21: Example of the wind turbine's distributor box supplied by SGRE. ............................................... 16
Figure 22: Close-up of ST optical coupling. .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 23: Example of a distributor box in a SGRE Ground cabinet. ........................................................... 17
Figure 24: Types of connection depending on the position of the wind turbine. ......................................... 18
Figure 25: Connection on tower floor. ..................................................................................................... 18
Figure 26: Example of fiber optic routing at bottom of ground platform. .................................................... 19
Figure 27: General image of fiber optic routing at bottom of Ground platform. .......................................... 19
Figure 28: Close-up of fiber optic input in the Ground cabinet. .................................................................. 20
Figure 29: Adjusted inner/outer MPC fiber optic. ...................................................................................... 21
Figure 30: Fiber optic wire labeling. ........................................................................................................ 22
Figure 31: ST fiber optic connector. ........................................................................................................ 23
Figure 32. Example of wall support solution. ............................................................................................ 26
Figure 33. Example of a vertical roof/ground support solution. .................................................................. 27
Figure 34. Example of ground support. .................................................................................................... 27
Figure 35. Example of wall/ground support. ............................................................................................. 28
Figure 36: Connection scheme of the VT/CT to the transducer. ................................................................. 29

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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to set the minimum requirements for the installation of the SGRE SCADA at
a wind farm. Additionally, it includes the limits of the scope of supply of the SCADA, to clarify SGRE's
responsibilities as supplier of the wind turbine SCADA.

2 SCOPE
This document applies to the SGRE SCADA system and the communication lines installed at new wind farms,
wind farm expansions or wind farm migrations with SGRE wind turbines, where the SCADA cabinet is located
at the wind farm substation.
In scenarios where the SCADA system cannot be installed at the substation, consult SGRE for alternatives.

3 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line.
DNP3.0 Distributed Network Protocol.
HW Hardware.
IBC Integration Module Capacitor bank.
LAN Local Area Network.
LMDS Local Multipoint Distribution Service.
MM Multimode.
OPC OLE for Process Control.
PCC Point of Common Coupling.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller.
PoE Power over the Ethernet.
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances.
RTU Remote Terminal Unit.
SAI/UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply.
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.
SGRE Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
SET Electrical Substation Transformer.
SM Single-mode.
SW Software.
CT Current Transformer.
VT Voltage Transformer.
UCS Unified Computing System.
Vac Voltage alternating current.
Vdc Voltage direct current.
WAN Wide Area Network.

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4 OVERVIEW OF THE SGRE SCADA

This section describes the main elements that compose the SGRE SCADA system and its communication
options with the rest of the components of a wind farm. A general description can be found in the document
[1]. The solution provided by SGRE consists of a specific hardware platform, and a proprietary software
development, specifically tailored to run on the designated hardware.
The strategy of communication and control is based on the integration of three main blocks: communication
with the substation devices, communication and control of the wind turbines and integration of the
meteorological mast.

During warranty and/or maintenance periods, the wind farm SCADA must be integrated in the SGRE control
center. Additionally, the SGRE SCADA system can communicate with external control centers. The Figure 1
shows an overview of the available SGRE SCADA system communications.

Figure 1: Conceptual diagram of the components of a wind farm.

In the following sections, a brief description of the different integration strategies is included. Additional
details on the minimum requirements for the installation, as well as the limits of the scope of supply for SGRE
are provided.

4.1 SUBSTATION DEVICES

4.1.1 SGRE SCADA CABINET

The SGRE SCADA main components are located inside a rack cabinet. There are different rack cabinet
configurations available to comply with the specific needs of each project. The detailed supply of the
materials included inside the cabinet will depend on the final configuration.
The cabinet has different sections with different goals:
1. Communication electronics.
2. Server hosting.
3. UPS.
4. Electronics for cabinet control.
5. Hosting of the measurement transducer and PLC.
6. Compartment for the fiber optic termination.

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Figure 2: General appearance of the SCADA cabinet. Figure 3: sections of the SCADA cabinet.

The SCADA cabinet must be installed at the substation building, preferably in the control room. The cabinet
location must allow access at least from the front door and from the right side, and preferably from both
sides of the cabinet.
The dimensions of the cabinet are: 2120 x 800 x 1000 (height x width x depth) mm. The final location of the
SCADA cabinet must be agreed with SGRE during the detailed design phase of the project.
Additionally, it is mandatory that the cabinet installation location ambient temperature, is within the cabinet's
operating range, between 15 ºc and 25 ºc.
The weight of the cabinet, including all the hardware, ranges between 385 and 520 kg depending on the final
configuration. The designer of the substation should consider the installation of a technical raised floor to
ensure the total weight is supported, and to allow the installation of electrical and fiber optical cable hoses.
This cabinet requires a power supply of 230 Vac in Europe and 125 Vac in the USA to power the equipment
inside the cabinet. Power usage varies depending on the workload of the servers, but it shall never exceed
10A. The customer must provide a safe power supply output protected by an independent thermal-magnetic
circuit breaker.
The SGRE SCADA cabinet includes a UPS with an approximate autonomy of 15 minutes for a safe system
shutdown in case of voltage drops. Optionally, the cabinet can include an extended battery module to
increase the autonomy, to approximately 4 hours depending on the load on the system.

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In case that SGRE is responsible for the substation operation, the SCADA cabinet will include by default this
extended module, to allow the required remote operation from the SGRE Control Center. For additional
and/or specific requirements related to the SCADA system's power supply or its autonomy, contact SGRE.
The SCADA cabinet includes a cooling kit with 1 fan, located at the cabinet roof. It is not allowed to place
additional elements on the roof, to prevent hindering the exchange of air with the outside.
Additionally, two extra fans are placed at the access door.

Figure 4: Detail of the on top fan. Figure 5: Detail of the fans installed at the door.
Wheels are supplied below the cabinet floor, to facilitate the cabinet placement.

Figure 6: Detail of the inferior wheels

The following scopes are defined regarding the incoming/outgoing optical fibers for communication with the
wind turbines and the weather mast:
o If the connection of the optical fibers falls within the scope of SGRE, the customer must finish the
hoses in the proximity of the SCADA cabinet to enable SGRE to connect the cables. SGRE will
terminate the fibers using ST connectors (Ultra PC polishing) in the splice box included in the
SCADA cabinet.
o If the connection is included within the scope of the customer, the customer must terminate the
optical fibers in the splice box of the SGRE SCADA cabinet (see details in Figure 7) or in an
external splice box located at a position previously agreed with SGRE. In either case, the
connection must be performed using ST connectors (Ultra PC polishing). If the connection is
performed in an external splice box, SGRE will provide fiber optic cables to connect the SCADA
cabinet to the external splice box.

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Figure 7: Close-up of optical fiber connection in the distributor box of the SCADA cabinet.
Note: The fiber optic is connected at the back section of the SCADA cabinet. In order to do so, the
subpanel of the distributor box can be removed.
4.1.1.1 POWER SUPPLY CONTROL (OPTIONAL)

The power supply control module allows to control the power supplies of the different elements included in
the cabinet.
It consists of an electrical cabinet, to ensure redundant power supply to the equipment, as well as the ability
to switch on and off the equipment locally or remotely.
Additionally, it allows the remote monitoring of the status of the equipment, as well as the configuration of
alarms depending on the battery charge, communication status or temperatures.

4.1.2 SGRE SCADA CLIENT

This is a desktop computer that acts as the client interface with the SGRE SCADA server. It is a workstation
deployed at the substation, at a position agreed with SGRE.

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The standard SGRE scope of supply also includes a 19" flat-panel display and a printer. In case the supply
and installation of additional displays, laptops, etc. is required, then it must be ordered independently. The
preparation of a work area containing any additional equipment deemed necessary by the customer (desk,
chair, etc.) is beyond the scope of SGRE.
The customer must provide a power socket (230 Vac in Europe and 125 Vac in the USA) for the computer's
power supply. The computer is installed with an independent UPS that has an approximate autonomy of 15
minutes. Supply and installation of the connection cables between the SCADA client and the SCADA cabinet is
the responsibility of SGRE, considering a maximum distance between the server cabinet and client computer
of less than 25 m. For greater distances, consult with SGRE for alternative solutions.

4.1.3 CUSTOMER CABINET (OPTIONAL)

This is a cabinet that includes the communication and/or control devices designed and provided by the
customer. When the communication with the SGRE SCADA is required, connection must be done physically
using an Ethernet cable via the SCADA cabinet router. The customer must request this optional cabinet, so
that SGRE may supply the cable up to a maximum of 25 m.
SGRE shall perform the connection of the Ethernet cable in the SGRE SCADA cabinet while the customer shall
perform the connection on the other end of the cable. In case additional requirements on the customer’s side
prevent the connection with the supplied cable (equipment not located in the substation, need to
communicate with more than one piece of hardware, etc.), the customer will be responsible for adapting
their system to communicate with the SGRE SCADA cabinet.
In OPC connections, OPC client licenses and tunnels are beyond the scope of SGRE. The manufacturers of
OPC tunnels (OPC Tunneller) validated by SGRE are Matrikon and DataHub.

4.1.4 REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT-RTU (OPTIONAL)

The substation control and protection systems are designed, supplied and installed by the customer. A
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) is the device that receives and manages information on the components of the
electrical substation.
The SGRE SCADA can integrate the agreed substation signals coming from the RTU, in order to monitor
and/or operate the substation from the SGRE SCADA interface. The SGRE SCADA can integrate any RTU
model which communicates by DNP3.0 standard via Ethernet.
All the signals coming from the different substation equipment must be aggregated in a single RTU, to define
a single point of integration between both systems
To allow the communication between both devices, SGRE needs to fit (on a DIN rail) a copper cable-to-fiber
optic converter and a power supply at the substation control and protection system cabinet. The designer of
the substation must define the RTU port where the Ethernet cable supplied by SGRE will be connected. The
maximum distance between the RTU and the SCADA cabinet is 25 m. If the distance is greater, the customer
shall be responsible for adapting their system to communicate with the SGRE SCADA cabinet.
To correctly configure the envelope of DNP3.0 signals exchanged between both devices, the customer must
complete a template provided by SGRE during the detailed design phase of the project. Likewise, the RTU
network configuration must be agreed with SGRE.

4.1.5 SGRE TRANSDUCER(S) CABINET (OPTIONAL)

A transducer is included in the supply of the Power Plant Controller (PM.UA). From the measurements
received at the connection point (P, Q, V, f, …), from the Current Transformers (CT) and Voltage
Transformer (VT), it sends the data to the SGRE Power Manager system. The measurement frequency allows
the compliance with the requirements of wind farm regulation and network codes in each country.
By default, when only one transducer is required in the project, it is located inside the SCADA rack.

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Figure 8: Location of the measurement transducer in the Figure 9: Detail of the measurement transducer
SCADA cabinet.
In case that specific project issues (excessive distance between the PCC and the rack cabinet, or more than
one transducer), prevent the installation inside the SCADA cabinet, the installation will be carried out in an
external cabinet.
The dimensions of the external cabinet vary depending on the number of installed transducers
(600x500x230mm if only one device is installed, or 800x600x300mm if two, three or four devices are
installed). The approximate weight of the cabinet varies depending on the number of transducers installed:
17kg, 23kg, 28kg or 33kg.

Figure 10: General appearance of the transducer cabinet.

The cabinet requires a supplied voltage of 230 Vac in Europe and 125 Vac in the USA. Its approximate power
usage is between 0.8 and 3 KVA depending on the installed transducers. SGRE shall be responsible for the
supply and installation of the cabinet power supply cable, in installations where the distance between the
transducer cabinet and the SGRE server cabinet does not exceed 25m. Contact SGRE to agree upon solutions
for installations where the distance is greater. In substations where the transducer cabinet cannot be
powered from the same point as the SCADA cabinet, the customer must supply a safe power supply output
protected by an independent thermal-magnetic circuit breaker.

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The single mode electronics supplied as standard by SGRE for the link between the SCADA cabinet and the
transducer cabinet, limits the distance to 15 kilometers. For distances with communication links greater than
15 kilometers, contact SGRE to review the supply of the communications electronics.
The transducer models validated and used by SGRE depend on the requirements demanded by the power
grid operator:
- Fast architecture: SATEC PM-180.
- Conventional architecture: SATEC PM-180 or ION 7650.
Generally, the indicated models or higher versions of these models will be installed.
The measurement data from the Point of Coupling must be collected directly and exclusively from the
transducer installed by SGRE. SGRE cannot assure the compliance of the park regulation if this condition is
not met. The customer and / or designer of the substation cannot connect directly to the SGRE transducer.
The supply and installation of the VTs and CTs at the connection point is beyond the scope of SGRE, as well
as the required electrical wiring to the terminal strip inside the transducer cabinet. SGRE shall deliver the
transducer cabinet connection diagram (see Figure 11 and Figure 12) to enable the customer to connect the
VTs and CTs to its terminal strip correctly.
Regarding the electrical cable sections, between the VTs and CTs and the transducer, generally, if the
distance is around 100m, electric cables of 6mm 2 section may be used. In any case, as the voltage loses
depend on the transformer’s secondary side transformation ratios and the distances, it is always
recommended to perform a calculation of voltage loses for a correct dimensioning of the cable section.

Figure 11: Location of the transducer in the SCADA

cabinet (SGRE’s scope of supply in blue) Figure 12: Location of the transducer in the transducer
cabinet (SGRE’s scope of supply in blue)
SGRE must be informed of the transformation ratio of the VTs and CTs for the correct configuration of the
measurement transducers. SGRE recommends the following characteristics for selecting the VTs and CTs:
o For the Voltage Transformers (VTs):
- Precision class 0.2.
- Voltage on the secondary side of the VT 100:3V - 120:3 V.
- Installed in at least 3 phases.
- Depending on the side in the primary, other requirements may be added or modified.
o For the Current Transformers (CTs):
- Precision class 0.2.
- Current on the secondary side of the CT 1A/5A.
- Installed in at least 3 phases.

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- Depending on the side in the primary, other requirements may be added or modified.
Details of the connection can be found in section “ANNEX 2: DETAILS OF THE TRANSDUCER CONNECTION”

4.1.6 REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)

These devices are supplied and installed by the customer for the reactive power compensation of the wind
farm, at the grid connection point. The provision of the Control and Protection Unit of the equipment is the
responsibility of the customer.
The SGRE SCADA can integrate the external reactive power compensation devices, such as capacitor and
inductor banks or STATCOMS, by communicating with their control units (IEDs) using Modbus TCP/IP,
DNP3.0 TCP/IP or Profinet protocol. Refer to document [2] for more details on the SGRE’s integration
requirements.
SGRE will need to fit (on a DIN rail) a copper cable-to-fiber optic converter and a power supply. SGRE will
provide the communication cable if the maximum distance both systems does not exceed 25 m.
The network configuration of this Control and Protection Unit must be agreed with SGRE.

4.1.7 SGRE PLC CABINET (OPTIONAL)

In countries where it is mandatory to exchange analog or digital signals with the System Operator, it is
required to install an additional PLC.
This PLC is usually integrated with the Network Operator’s RTU and converts the digital and analog signals of
the RTU, to the MODBUS protocol over TCP/IP.
Usually this solution is deplyed in Italy (UPDM), Ireland and Turkey.
During the tender phase, the customer must explicitly request the inclusion of this option in the offer.
The range of analog and/or digital signals of the cards included in the cabinet is:
o Voltage range: 0 – 10 V.
o Current range: 4 – 20 mA.
By default, the PLC is located at the SCADA cabinet rack.

Figure 14: Detail of the installed PLC

Figure 13: Location of the PLC
In case that, due to specific project requirements, more than one PLC or additional expansion cards are
required, the installation would be carried out in an external cabinet.

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The external cabinet has the following dimensions: 700x500x250mm (except for special requirements that
could be 800x600x250mm). The approximate weight of the cabinet is 30 Kg.
SGRE supplies the electrical cable for the power supply of this cabinet as well as the optical fiber necessary
for the integration of RTU signals. The location of the cabinet must be agreed with SGRE.
SGRE will provide the communication cable if the maximum distance between both systems does not exceed
25 m.
In case the customer provides his own cabinet, SGRE will require a communications port to connect to. The
architecture for communication with the SCADA must be agreed with SGRE.

Figure 15: General appearance of the PLC cabinet.

4.1.8 VOIP CABINET (OPTIONAL).

This cabinet, which is independent from the SCADA cabinet, is installed when IP telephony communication
between wind turbines and substation is required. The solution does not consider VoIP communications
outside the wind farm, although it could include the required hardware for its connection to ISDN lines. In
any case its connection and configuration are beyond the scope of SGRE.
The dimensions of the cabinet are 1164x600x800 mm. This cabinet houses all the VOIP system elements,
including:
o Server for managing telephony, extensions and the telephone directory.
o Telephone communication network termination switch(es) and specific telephony switch(es) for
the logical interconnection of terminals. (VoIP switches and Ethernet switches)
o UPS of 2.2 kVA to provide the cabinet with a minimum autonomy of 60 minutes. Additional
battery modules can be installed to increase the autonomy.
o Power supply safeguards and PoE injectors to connect the substation terminals.
This cabinet requires a power supply of 230 Vac in Europe and 125 Vac in the USA to be able to power the
equipment inside the cabinet.
If the communication between the elements of the cabinet and the VOIP terminals installed at the wind
turbine is through independent fiber optic runs, then such circuits must be terminated in this cabinet.
Otherwise, if logical traffic isolation (VLAN) is used, the VoIP cabinet must be connected to the SCADA
cabinet.

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The supply includes two phones per wind turbine and one in the substation.

4.2 COMMUNICATION WITH THE SGRE CONTROL CENTER

While the O&M contract is in force, in order to render the warranty, operation and maintenance services
correctly, wind farms with SGRE wind turbines must be integrated into the WindOne® central system, under
the control of the Services Operation Center. On this premise, SGRE shall install, under its ownership, the
communications infrastructure required for this integration. These communication lines will be also used by
SGRE to extend its corporate network to each wind farm, in order to meet the operational needs of
maintenance personnel.
The communications solution designed by SGRE, consists of two communication lines of different
technologies working redundantly. The backup line is enabled when the main line is down (see Figure 16).
Usually, the main line of the wind farm is a radio link or land line, while the secondary line is a satellite link,
but it depends on the location of the wind farm. However, the solution will depend on the catalog of available
communication solutions for the specific location of the wind farm, and the same technology can be supplied
both as main and backup line.
This double communication channel is independent from the remote communication between the customer
control center and the wind farm (if applicable) or the communication between SCADA and wind turbines.
Both communication lines are exclusively for SGRE and are not being shared with the customer. At wind
farms with less than six wind turbines, SGRE reserves the right to install a single communication line,
provided it allows to fulfill the O&M contract obligations. At the express request of the customer, other
external access solutions might be considered, provided they comply with SGRE’s technical communication
requirements. For wind farm access solutions not included in this document, refer to document [3].
The SCADA cabinet installed at the wind farm includes the required electronics for remote communication to
the SGRE Control Center. The installation is mandatory to ensure the suitable maintenance operations.

Figure 16: Communications external to the wind farm.

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4.2.1 PRIMARY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

The main communication channel with the wind farm is usually a land line which may be based on different
communication technologies. Radio links, fiber links or xDSL technologies are normally used. If a radio
communication is used, antennas must be installed outside the substation. Their final position will be chosen
based on the strength of the incoming signal and the best orientation to the transmitting center. Such
antennas are easy to install, so there are no special requirements to be considered in the construction of the
substation.

Figure 17: Antenna Radio Link (left) and LMDS antenna (right).

4.2.2 SECONDARY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

In order to ensure correct maintenance of the wind farm, SGRE installs a secondary or redundant
communication channel as a backup to the main channel. This secondary channel is generally via a satellite
dish. However, the final solution will depend on the availability of solutions for the specific location.
Solutions validated and accepted by SGRE to install this type of communication are presented in ANNEX 1:
SGRE VSAT COMMUNICATION of this document. Both the diameter and the alignment of the VSAT antenna
installed at the wind farm, shall be decided based on the location of the wind farm and the average signal
strength measured at that position by the satellite. This installation requires the substation civil engineering
work to be completed.

Figure 18: VSAT antenna.

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4.3 COMMUNICATION WITH THE WIND TURBINES

4.3.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY

The internal wind farm communication is based on a local area network (LAN) with Ethernet communication.
The fiber optic Ethernet network must be configured as a ring network. A "logical" round-trip ring through
the same fiber optic cable shall be installed, so that the transmission path runs through two fibers and the
reception path runs through another two in the same cable.
The single mode electronics installed as standard in the wind turbines and the SCADA cabinet limit the range
of the communication links to 15 kilometers. For greater distances, contact SGRE to review the supply of
communication electronics. To prevent exceeding this distance, wind turbines fiber paths should be
alternated if possible. See Figure 19. The final configuration of the ring must always be defined or validated
by SGRE.

Figure 19: Ring connection.

The rings must be connected in a distributor box installed in each wind turbine. On the substation side, the
rings must be closed in the corresponding patch panel of the SCADA cabinet.

4.3.2 CONNECTION OF OPTICAL FIBERS IN THE WIND TURBINE: POSSIBLE SCENARIOS

Regarding the connection of the optical fiber in the wind turbine, the scope must be agreed between SGRE
and the customer:
o Generally, the connection falls within the scope of SGRE. In this case, the customer must
complete the fiber optic runs leaving the hoses prepared but not connected in the Ground (on
the Tramex of the wind turbine tower base). SGRE shall be responsible for their routing to the
distributor box and the connection.
o If the customer includes this task under his scope, he must supply and install the distributor box
and perform the optical fiber connection.
Supply and installation of the fiber patch cables between the distributor box and the wind turbine electronics
is always included within the scope of SGRE.
Once all the wind farm's optical fibers are installed and connected, both in the SCADA cabinet and in the
wind turbines, power loss and reflectometry tests must be performed on all the links as specified in section
5.3 of this document. These tests shall always fall within the scope and responsibility of the company tasked
with the connections.

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Figure 20: Wall-mounted fiber optic distributor box for wind turbines.

4.3.3 SPECIFICATION FOR THE FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTOR BOX IN THE WIND TURBINE
Supply and installation of the distributor box may fall within the scope of SGRE or the customer as indicated
in the previous section 4.3.2. However, in both cases SGRE specifications regarding its design and installation
must be followed. The distributor box must be designed for connecting the fiber optic in the wind turbines,
allowing the entry of multiple cables through cable glands and ST coupler panels. The box must be wall-
mounted, enabling it to be fastened to the wall of the control cabinet at the bottom of the wind turbine
tower. It must allow the connection of at least 8 fiber optic cables for each fiber optic hose running to the
wind turbine. In addition, the fiber optic distributor boxes installed in the wind turbines must meet the
following main characteristics:
o Maximum dimensions : 300 x 230 x 92 mm
o Material: Steel (1.2 mm).

Figure 21: Example of the wind turbine's distributor box supplied by SGRE.
The distributor boxes must be equipped with ST optical couplers of the following characteristics:
o Type: ST 2 D-Hole.
o Standard: TIA/EIA-604-2 / IEC 61754-2.
o Identification rings (SM OS2): TIA/EIA-568-c.3 Draft 2006 Blue.
o Alignment tube material: Ceramic.
o Assembly: Threaded.
o Typical attenuation on facing the connectors: 0.2 dB.

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o Temperature range: -40ºC to 75ºC.

Figure 22: Close-up of ST optical coupling.

4.3.3.1 INSTALLATION OF THE DISTRIBUTOR BOX IN THE WIND TURBINE

The wind turbine's distributor box must be secured in the Ground Cabinet of the wind turbine. It can be
secured by using rivets or magnets. Figure 23 shows an example of a distributor box in a SGRE Wind turbine.

Figure 23: Example of a distributor box in a SGRE Ground cabinet.

If not all sub-panels of the distributor box are used, the gaps must be covered by metal plates to prevent the
couplings from deteriorating. In each distributor box, enough remaining optic fiber must be left to allow
future operations.
Figure 24 shows the different connection scenarios depending on the location of the wind turbine within the
communication branch:

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Figure 24: Types of connection depending on the position of the wind turbine.

4.3.4 ROUTING OF THE OPTICAL FIBER IN THE WIND TURBINE

The customer shall be responsible for routing the optical fiber to the inside of the wind turbine through the
connection located on the foundation.

Figure 25: Connection on tower floor.

Vertical routing inside the wind turbine must be done in a straight line, so the fiber optic cable must be
directed toward the side of the tower, just below the Ground cabinet of the wind turbine.

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Figure 26: Example of fiber optic routing at bottom of ground platform.

The customer must leave the optical fibers in the concrete base under the platform zero beneath the Ground
cabinet, rolled up and tied in compliance with the optical fiber manufacturer's specifications regarding their
radius of curvature. At this position everything must be correctly organized according to the properties and
scopes defined in section 4.3.2. From here, the fiber optic cables will be routed by SGRE or the customer.

Figure 27: General image of fiber optic routing at bottom of Ground platform.
The fibers must be inserted in the Ground cabinet through the cable glands at the base of the cabinet and
must be guided through the inside of the conduits to their final routing in the Ground cabinet fiber distributor
box. The hole chosen for each cable will depend on the cable diameter. If there are no free cable glands, the
customer must contact SGRE.

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Figure 28: Close-up of fiber optic input in the Ground cabinet.

4.4 COMMUNICATION WITH METEOROLOGICAL MAST (OPTIONAL)

Regarding the supply and/or installation of the wind farm meteorological mast and related communication
equipment, the available connection and communication options with the SGRE SCADA are:
o Supply of the equipment and connections within the scope of SGRE: The customer shall contract
SGRE to supply the meteorological mast including its datalogger cabinet. The supply and laying of
the fibers for the wind farm as well as the power supply cables of the mast shall fall within the
scope of the customer. The fibers and power supply cables (230 VAC) must be left in the pit
located at the base of the mast ready for connection, carried out by SGRE.
o Supply of equipment within the scope of SGRE and connections within the scope of the customer:
The customer shall contract SGRE to supply the mast including its datalogger cabinet. The supply,
laying and connecting of cables to the cabinet supplied by SGRE in the mast is beyond the scope
of SGRE.
o Supply of equipment within the scope of the customer and connections within the scope of SGRE:
The customer shall be responsible for providing and installing the cabinet and a datalogger
validated by SGRE. Once the installation is complete, SGRE will connect the fibers and perform the
connection of the datalogger. The other end of the fiber hose will be channeled to the SET or to
the nearest wind turbine so that SGRE (unless otherwise agreed) can connect the optical fibers.
The configuration of the datalogger signals is the responsibility of the customer and must be
agreed with SGRE.
o Supply of equipment and connections within the scope of the customer: SGRE will only perform
the integration of the mast into the SCADA. It is advisable to connect the substation fibers, from
the mast or from the Ethernet branch where it is located, in the distributor box of the SCADA
cabinet to prevent additional runs of fiber in the SET.
In any case, the connection of the weather tower to the substation will be direct (2 or 4 independent optical
fibers) or through the Ethernet network of the wind farm, locating it as a satellite of one of the wind turbines
(never integrated within the ring).
In cases where the supply of the datalogger is beyond the scope of SGRE, the integration will be done using
MODBUS (preferable) or DNP3.

5 SGRE SPECIFICATION FOR THE WIND FARM OPTICAL FIBER NETWORK

To allow the communication between the wind turbines and/or weather tower and the SCADA system
installed in the substation, fiber optic runs are required between the substation and the different branches of
the wind farm.
Supply and installation of the fiber optic cable for the entire wind farm shall be under the scope of the
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responsibility and boundary point of the installation. The optical fiber requirements and its connections are
indicated below.

5.1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTICAL FIBER

The optical fiber cable must have at least the following characteristics:
o Minimum number of fibers: 8 (4 pairs) dedicated exclusively to communication between the wind
turbines and the SCADA.
o Optical fiber type: Single mode 9/125 OS2.
o Non-corrosive in accordance with IEC60754-2 and EN50267.
o Flame retardant in accordance with IEC60332-3-24 and EN50266-2-4.
o Additional fire retardant, zero halogen interior jacket.
o Water penetration in accordance with IEC60794-1-2-F5.
o Metal-free cable, with no grounding loop problems.
o Anti-rodent protection by means of glass fibers.
o Microbe and UV-ray resistant.
o Possibility of installation in cable ducts or directly underground.
o Compliance with RoHS regulations.
o Temperature Range:
- Laying and Installation: -5ºC to 50ºC
- Operation: -20ºC to 60ºC
- Transport and Storage: -25ºC to 70ºC.

5.1.1 SPECIFIC MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OPTICAL FIBER

If the connection falls within the scope of SGRE, tight buffered MPC fiber must be used. The mechanical
characteristics are as follows:
o Adjusted 2 mm buffers.
o Adjusted fiber optic cables enabling easy and direct on-site connection.
o Central Dielectric Element. Two-layer braided design.
o Dielectric strength elements.
o Sealing elements.

Figure 29: Adjusted inner/outer MPC fiber optic.

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5.1.2 FIBER OPTIC LABELING

Labeling of the fiber optic falls within the scope of the contractor tasked with the connection. For a quick
identification of the fiber cables that lead to a distributor box, all the cables need to be correctly labeled. The
labeling will be performed at two levels:
o Fiber cable hose: It must be labeled with the name of the device (Wind Turbine, Substation, etc.)
that is at the other end of the hose. For example, a fiber cable hose that connects wind turbines 1
and 2 must be labeled in the following way:

1 2
Fiber optic cable hose

AG- AG-
2 1

o Fiber: Each wire of the hose must be labeled with its identification number on each end.

Figure 30: Fiber optic wire labeling.

5.2 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION SYSTEMS

The termination of the fibers for their connection to the distributor boxes must be done using pre-polished
connecters of ST mechanical assembly. The fibers can be connected directly or using pig-tails. SGRE does not
allow connection by fusion splicing in order to prevent the connection in the distributor box.

5.2.1 ST CONNECTOR REQUIREMENTS

The technical data of the ST connector for on-site assembly must be at least the following:
o Insertion loss: Typical 0.2 dB, maximum 0.5 dB.
o Return loss: Ultra PC polishing compatible with fiber OS2 ≥ 55 DB.
o Durability: ≤ 0.2 dB 500 insertions, in accordance with FOTP-21.
o Temperature range: - 40°C to 75°C (for Insertion Loss, in accordance with GR-326 Standard).
o Regulations in accordance with Standards: TIA/EIA 604-2 / IEC 61754-2 (ST).
Additionally, the ST connector must have the following characteristics:
o Connectors compatible with OS2 fibers.
o Connector that can be fitted on-site without requiring epoxy or polishing (Non-Epoxy - Non-
Polish) upon installation.
o Factory pre-polished.
o Ceramic ferrule.
o In accordance with standards EIA-604-3, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 and EN 50173.

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Figure 31: ST fiber optic connector.

5.2.2 PIG-TAIL
To make the connections between the fiber optic terminations and the distributor boxes, fiber optic pig-tails
can be used, fused on one end to the fiber optic run and ending in the distributor boxes in ST connectors, in
accordance with the requirements explained in section 5.2.1.
The fiber used in the pig-tails must comply with the requirements outlined in section 5.1, and it must have an
adjusted design of 900 μm.

5.3 MEASUREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION

Once all the wind farm's fibers are connected, power loss and reflectometry tests must be performed on all
the links. These tests shall fall within the scope of the company tasked with the connections.
Using an optical power meter and a correctly calibrated OTDR, each fiber should be measured, and a report
should be issued including the fiber number, origin, destination and values, as well as a PASS/FAIL grade
indicating whether the parameter fulfills the required values.
All the loss values must comply with the IEEE 802.3 standard for 100BaseFX Ethernet.
If a value is above the maximum allowed values, the issue must be identified and corrected.

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6 BOUNDARY POINTS FOR SGRE

Below is a summary of the boundary points that limit the scope of supply of SGRE in the installation of the
SCADA and communications at a wind farm.
Location Description Section Specific cases Boundary points

Installation of fibers within the

scope of the customer and Fiber optic cable hose rolled up
connections within the scope of near the cabinet.
SCADA SGRE.
4.1.1
cabinet
Installation of fibers and
Distributor box of the cabinet
connections within the scope of
or exterior distributor box.
the customer.

Customer The customer cabinet must be Customer cabinet Ethernet

4.1.3
cabinet integrated into the SGRE SCADA. port.

RTU 4.1.4 The RTU must be integrated. RTU Ethernet port.

SGRE supplies the transducer

SCADA cabinet terminal strip.
inside the SCADA cabinet.
Transducers 4.1.5
SGRE supplies the transducer Transducer cabinet terminal
SET inside the transducer cabinet strip

Reactive
Ethernet port of the
power The reactive power compensation
4.1.6 compensation equipment
compensatio equipment must be integrated.
control and protection unit.
n equipment

SGRE provides the PLC inside the

SCADA cabinet terminal strip.
SCADA cabinet.

SGRE provides the PLC inside the

PLC cabinet 4.1.7 PLC cabinet terminal strip
PLC cabinet

Customer provides the PLC

PLC communications port.
cabinet.

Integration of the system by

VoIP cabinet.
independent optical fibers.
VoIP cabinet 4.1.8 Logical integration of the system
In SCADA cabinet according to
by the same wind farm fiber
the scope of the fibers.
(VLAN).

Installation of fibers within the

scope of the customer and Fiber optic cable hose rolled up
WTG connections within the scope of in the Ground.
WTG distributor 4.3.3 SGRE.
box
Installation of fibers and
Distributor box.
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the customer.

Supply of equipment and fiber

Fiber optic cable hose rolled up
connections within the scope of
near the cabinet.
SGRE.

Supply of equipment within the Fiber optic cable hose rolled up

scope of the customer and fiber near the cabinet and the
connections within the scope of datalogger communications
Meteorolo Tower SGRE. port.
4.4
gical Mast cabinet Supply of equipment within the
scope of SGRE and fiber
Tower cabinet distributor box.
connections within the scope of
the customer.

Supply of equipment and fiber

connections within the scope of Substation distributor box.
the customer.

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7 ANNEXES

ANNEX 1: SGRE VSAT COMMUNICATION

This annex defines the minimum requirements for the installation of SGRE satellite communication at a wind
farm. SGRE, in accordance with its communications supplier, shall install a solution based on the location and
on the signal, strength measured at the wind farm by the satellite. It will be required to know in advance the
GPS coordinates of the wind farm. Normally, the parameters that may vary are as follows:
- Antenna diameter: Usually 1.2 m or 1.8 m, depending on the signal coverage at the wind farm.
- BUC: This is the active element of the installation and which provides the appropriate power for
the signal so that it reaches the satellite with the right strength in relation to noise (other
signals). It is typically 2 W or 4 W.
Additionally, two coaxial cables must be laid from the antenna to the communications cabinet. Therefore, it
will be necessary to drill a hole on the wall of the substation to run these cables, and to use an existing
channel or install a new one to carry the cables to the cabinet.
In cases where bad weather conditions may impede communication, there are tailored solutions for
extending the operating range by preventing snow from building up on the satellite.
As the communications belong to SGRE, SGRE is responsible for the scope of the solution and the type of
installation.
SGRE provides various solutions for installation of the antennas, to adapt to all wind farms.
During the detailed design phase, the customer should inform SGRE if any of the ground, wall or post
installation solutions are not feasible or to select a preferred option.
The customer should, facilitate, to the extent possible, the installation of the SGRE wind farm communication
lines.
The solutions approved by SGRE are set out below. For more details on SGRE communication requirements,
see document [3].

A1.1 WALL SUPPORT

This is the most commonly used solution for 1.2 m antennas. This solution is not available for 1.8 m
antennas since the satellite dish is too heavy for the support.
The support is identical for all installations and it is the one shown in Figure 32.

Figure 32. Example of wall support solution.

For such installations, it is important to know the topology of the substation (front and floor layouts with
geographic orientation) to be able to determine the ideal location before the visit to the wind farm to benefit
from the maximum signal from the satellite.

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A1.2 VERTICAL ROOF/GROUND SUPPORT (PENETRATING SOLUTION)

In such installations the antenna is positioned vertically, anchored to the ground or to the roof of the
substation, provided the building conditions support it. The conditions that the roof and ground must meet
are:
o Smooth surface.
o No roof tiles.
o Building made from cement or brick strong enough to withstand the weight of the support and of
the antenna with absolute assurance.
The characteristics of the support are shown in Figure 33.

Figure 33. Example of a vertical roof/ground support solution.

Such supports, as in the previous case, are only available for 1.2 m antennas since they cannot support
larger antennas.

A1.3 ROOF/GROUND SUPPORT (NON-PENETRATING SOLUTION)

This infrastructure is used for the installation of 1.8 m antennas. It must be installed on flat, stable surfaces
such as compacted soil or concrete roofs, since the total weight of the device is 1,000 kg. This support is
non-penetrating, so it is not anchored to the surface by any type of fastening element.
To prevent the orientation of the antenna from shifting under adverse weather conditions, 32 concrete blocks
are placed on all four sides of the support. Each block weighs approximately 16 kg and they are laid in
groups of eight on each side to prevent misalignment with the satellite.
The total measurements of this support are 2.30m x 2.30m (see Figure 34).

Figure 34. Example of ground support.

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A1.4 WALL/GROUND SUPPORT

Such penetrating supports are custom built for each antenna and substation. The specific height
measurements and the surrounding soil conditions must be known in advance. To design the support, the
geographic orientation and the front and floor layouts of the building where the satellite dish is to be located
will be required. Figure 35 shows two examples designed for two wind farms.

Figure 35. Example of wall/ground support.

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ANNEX 2: DETAILS OF THE TRANSDUCER CONNECTION

For the correct connection of the wiring to the transducer, the connection diagram indicated below must be
followed.
The customer must wire the different phases of the VTs and CIs in the green wiring terminal strip.
The current inputs must be wired to the R, S and T and the current outputs must be wired to the RR, SS and
TT.

Figure 36: Connection scheme of the VT/CT to the transducer.

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8 MAJOR CHANGES COMPARED TO LAST VERSION

Rev. Date Author Description

JLMF/LEF/
0 20/11/12 Initial version.
MDI/RAE
• Document structure modification.
• Included requirement for substations controlled by the COS.
• Modified the wording of SGRE communications.
• Included reference to the Power Manager system (GD180267).
• Modified section on transducer cabinet
1 26/03/14 LEF/MDI
• Added the description of the fiber optic routing in the wind turbine.
• Added figure showing distributor box connection according to location.
• Deleted fiber optic requirements related to low-smoke emission and
halogen-free.
• Documentary references are included.
• Reference to 4h UPS at wind farms where SGRE operates the
substation is included. Inverter solution deleted (section 4.1.1).
• The temperature range required at the location of the SCADA cabinet
is indicated (section 4.1.1).
• Reference to document GD336798 on requirements for external
communications (section 4.1.2 /Annex I).
• The scope in OPC connections (section 4.1.3) is defined.
• It is mentioned that if the distance between SCADA cabinet and
transducer is greater than 15km, the electronics to be supplied must
JLMF/MDI/
be checked. Power requirements of the transducer cabinet is indicated
2 14/06/16 RAE/GBE/
(section 4.1.5).
LEF/MRC • Reference to document GD154580 on reactive power compensation
equipment requirements (section 4.1.6).
• Reference to the DEIE and UPDM (section 4.1.7).
• The VoIP cabinet (optional) is described (sections 4.1.8 and 6).
• Section 0 on communications external to the wind farm is updated.
• Single mode electronics for 15-kilometer links is mentioned (section
4.3.1).
• Updated paragraph in section 4.3.3.1.
• Annex 1 modified.
• Document updated to SGRE template.
JEZCURRAM
3 22/08/18 • Gamesa references changed to SGRE
ENDIA
• Figure index added.
• Information about the new rack cabinet added in section 4.1
4 30/10/19 SPINEIRO • Annex 2 added.
• General revision of the document.

9 REFERENCES

[1] GD180446 Overview of the SCADA system.

[2] GD154580 Overview of reactive power compensation equipment.

[3] GD336798 SGRE requirements for external communications.

[4] GD180267 Overview of the SGRE Power Manager.

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