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RTU560
 Trends for remote control systems
 High pressure on cost has caused an increasing
demand for remote terminal units
 Technical evolution makes a transfer of station
automation functions to RTUs
 Symbiosis of traditional remote control and substation
automation
 Decentralized substation automation for new systems
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 Trends for remote control systems

 Modern centralized systems for retrofit projects

 Modern communication media
 Standardization in HW and SW
 Introduction of standard communication protocols
 Introduction of IT technologies
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 Technical requirements for RTUs

 Increasing functionality
 Flexible and expandable hardware concepts
 Redundant solutions
 Enhanced communication capabilities
 Possibility to perform complex PLC functions
 Flexible communication to IED‘s
 Modern engineering tools
 Modern diagnosis facilities
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 Technical requirements for RTUs
 Integrated HMI for station monitoring
 Data archive functionality
 Highest availability (redundant solutions)
 Security of investment
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 Market Requirements for Modern RTUs

Commands

Monitoring
NCC Direction Process

+
serial
interfacing
of
IEDs
Station HMI
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Integrated HMI PLC functions Data archives

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 History of ABB RTUs
ABB RTU Families
FM 10b / ZM 20 / others Support in HW

Indactic 21 I 21-Support in HW
74 90

NI23 RTU 200

87 88 04

93
RTU 210
* 98 RTU 211

95
RTU 510
98
*
RTU 232
* = marketing stopped 98
RTU 560
99
today
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1970 1980 1990 2000

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
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archives / diagnosis
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 RTU560 - Usable for different Applications

 Application Remote Control

 Application Station Automation

 Application Communication Gateway

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 Application Remote Control (1)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Station level / bay level
Integrated HMI
RTU560

IEC60870-5-101 / -104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
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Sub-RTU
Process level
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 Application Remote Control (2)
 High performance data processing
 Multi processor architecture
 Scalable platform
 RTU560A
 RTU560C
 RTU560E
 Modular IO-components
 Direct IO-Interface Benefits:
(110-220 VDC)  security of process control
 Modules with years of experience
 Complex communication infrastructure  cost optimized solutions from large and
towards Sub-RTUs and IEDs
complex stations down to small stations
 PLC-Function according to  complex systems out of one hand
IEC 61131-3  security of investment
 IO-Module compatibility to RTU232  easy adaptations of additional
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and RTU200 functionality by using PLC functions

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 Application Station Automation (1)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Integrated HMI

RTU560

Station level IEC60870-5-101 / -104

Bay level DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
IEC60870-5-103 IEC 62056-21
DNP3, MODBUS

Intelligent electronic
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Sub-RTU device (IED)

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Process level
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 Application Station Automation (2)
 Integrated HMI
 Interface to protection and bay
control equipment
 IEC 60870-5-103
 Transmission of disturbance records
by using the communication network
of the RTU560
 Interface to metering devices
 IEC 62056-21 (IEC 61107)
Benefits:
 cost optimized station automation
 Transmission of load profiles by with IEC 60870-5-103
using the communication network of  data engineering for RTU and HMI
the RTU560
in one step
 Interface to other automation  Use of the RTU560 communication
products network for disturbance data and
 MODBUS load profiles
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 Retrofit with digital bay controllers

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possible step by step

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 Application Station Automation (future)
Control system

Diagnosis
Control level

IEC60870-5-101, IEC60870-5-104
DNP3, DNP3 over WAN
Communication level
Integrated HMI
IEC60870-5-101/-104

RTU560

Stationsbus IEC61850-8
Sub-RTU

Station level
Bay level
Intelligent electronic
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device (IED)
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Process level
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 Application Communication Gateway (1)
Control System

IEC 870-5-104, DNP3 over WAN

Communication Network RTU 560

(redundant) Communication
gateway
WAN
(SDH, PDH, Frame Relays) IEC 870-5-101

RTU 560 RTU 560 Telephone network

GSM, Analog
Communication station
gateway

IEC 870-5-101 IEC 870-5-103

DNP3 DNP3 RTU560E
Sub-RTU
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IED
RTU560E RTU 560
Sub-RTU Sub-RTU
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 Application Communication Gateway (2)
 Simplifying of complex frontend structures by using
decentralized station communication gateways with

IEC60870-5-104 networks
 Shifting of centralized communication functions to
station level
 High availability
 Use of RTU components instead of PCs or
workstations
 Decentralized structure
 Flexible redundancy concept Benefits:
 Redundant power supply  Reduction of complex frontend
 Redundant communication lines systems
 Redundant communication modules  higher availability of WAN networks
 reduced cost for data engineering
 Easy implementation of non standard protocols
 redundancy concept adaptable to
 Overall data engineering concept even for non
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standard protocols availability requirements

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Flexible Communication Concept
Use of existing cable infrastructure
 CCITT/ V.23 leased line modems
 9600 bps leased line modem
Integration into LAN/WAN networks
 IEC 60870-5-104 or DNP3 over WAN
communication
 Use of LAN/WAN networks for remote configuration
and diagnosis
 Redundant network access
Dialed Line Connections Benefits:
 Analogue dialed line modems  Efficient use of existing

 GSM/ GPRS modems communication lines

 Integration into
Interfaces to external communication equipment
new digital networks
Redundant Communication Lines  Solutions for stations without
 dialed line as backup existing communication
 Redundant LAN/WAN communications links infrastructure
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 Higher availability by redundant

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communication lines or links

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 Protocols for host communication
 Support of standard protocols
 IEC 60870-5-101
 IEC 60870-5-104
 DNP 3.0, also based on TCP/IP
 Modbus
 Indactic 23 / 33 / 35
 RP570/71
 3rd parties/country specific protocols
 Telegyr TG800
 Sinaut 8FW
 Conitel 300
 Hitachi HDLC
 Estel (South Africa)
 CDT, CDC8890 and µ4F (China)
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 WISP+ (Malaysia and Great Britain)

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 Sub-device Interfaces

 Standard protocols:
 IEC 60870-5-101
 IEC 60870-5-103
 IEC 60870-5-104
 DNP 3.0
 Modbus RTU and ASCII
 Counter Interface IEC62056-21 (former IEC 61107)
 Counter Interface IEC 60870-5-102
 ABB specific protocols
 RP570 / RP571
 SPA-bus
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 Indactic 21
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 Modem 23WT22
 FSK-modem in voice band range
(300-2400Hz) according to CCITT
 2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
 speed 50 bit/s if 24-channel-CCITT-
raster is used, up to 2400 bit/s if
one channel is used
 digital signal processor (DSP) for
conversion of binary information to
voice band and vice versa
 point to point or multidrop
configurations, in multidrop
configurations carrier can be
switched off
 disconnect test sockets on frontside
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 Modem 23WT23
 FSK-modem for wide voice band
range (300-2400 Hz) according to
CCITT V.23
 2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
 speed 1200 bit/s
 adjustable by jumpers
 point to point or multidrop
configurations, in multidrop
configurations up to 10 remote
station in one line
 disconnect test sockets on frontside
 Only one slot necessary
 R0001: 5 VDC, R0002: 24VDC
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 23WT24

 FSK-modem for wide band range

(300-18000 Hz)
 2- or 4-wire lines, duplex or half
duplex
 Baudrate: 9600 Baud
 Distances up to 20 km, Point to
point
 Distances up to 10 km, multidrop
configuration
 disconnect test sockets on
frontside
 Only one slot necessary
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
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 Scalable System Architecture

 Multi processor architecture

 Modular IO-components
 Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

 Small amount of different IO-

Modules
 IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

 Scalable system Benefits:

 cost optimized solution from large
 RTU560A complex stations down to small stations
 RTU560C  complex systems out of one hand
 modules with years of experience
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 RTU560E  reduced costs for spare parts

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 security of investment
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 560SLI02 Module, 4 Serial Interfaces

 4 serial communication interfaces for

host communication and/or
subordinated devices and/or RTU
I/O communication
 32 or 128 MB Flash Memory
 8 MB RAM
 Web Server
 PC104 module with CPU
486/66MHz
 PLC capable
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 560ETH03 Module, LAN Interface
 Communication in a Local or Wide
Area Network via Ethernet interface
 2 serial communication interfaces for
host communication and/or
subordinated devices and/or RTU
I/O communication
 32 or 128 MB Flash Memory
 8MB RAM
 Web Server
 PC104 module with CPU
486/66MHz
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 PLC capable
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 Multi Processor Architecture
Different network control systems

CMU CMU CMU CMU

RTU560 System bus

CMU CMU CMU CMU

I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU
I/O modules
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IED Sub-RTU I/O modules

I/O modules
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 RTU Configuration Example, RTU560

NCC NCC

Communication subrack 560CSR01

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH01 560SLI01

Tx Rx Tx Rx
24 V 24 V B ER A ER
C R B R

OFF
1 2 3
5V 5V A
1
2
MMI MMI

4
A A
UE + UE +
UE - UE - B B

PE PE
1
ON ON E
2

OFF OFF

I/O Subracks I/O Subracks

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IEDs IEDs
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Sub-RTUs Sub-RTUs
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 RTU Configuration Example, RTU560

NCC

Communication subrack 560CSR01

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH01 560SLI01

Tx Rx Tx Rx
24 V 24 V B ER A ER
C R B R

OFF
1 2 3
5V 5V A
C
D
MMI MMI

4
A A
UE + UE +
UE - UE - B B

PE PE
1
ON ON E
2

OFF OFF

I/O Subracks I/O Subracks

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IEDs IEDs
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Sub-RTUs Sub-RTUs
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 Scalable System Architecture

 Multi processor architecture

 Modular IO-components
 Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

 Small amount of different IO-

Modules
 IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

 Scalable system Benefits:

 cost optimized solution from large
 RTU560A complex stations down to small stations
 RTU560C  complex systems out of one hand
 modules with years of experience
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 RTU560E  reduced costs for spare parts

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 security of investment
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 General modules RTU560
Power Supply Unit 560PSU01 WT-Modem 23WT22/23

Real Time Clock 560RTC01/02 Optical Coupler 23OK22

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 Power Supply Unit 560PSU01

 Input: 24...60 VDC (R0001) or

110...220 VDC (R0002)
 output total 44 W,
5 VDC: 0.2 A ...5.5 A and
24 VDC: 0...0.7 A
 1 LED for 5V, 1 LED for 24 V
signalization
 electronic power limitation, short
circuit proof, controlled load
S1 balancing
F1
+Ue ALARM
 alarm indication relay in case of
-Ue +U1 failure
5 V DC
PE -U1  Redundant operation in rack
560CSR01 possible
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+U2

24 V DC
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-U2
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 Optical Coupler 23OK22

 optic connection of extension

racks in star or line
configuration
 optic connection of SPA-Bus-
devices point to point or loop
 optic connection of protection
RS232 C
optical
devices according IEC60870-
RS422 1 fibre
transmitter
TX
5-103
 glass fibre optic wave length
RTU 8200nm, BFOC
peripheral bus

RS485 optical
 cable length up to 2600m
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fibre RX
RS C
receiver
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RS422
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 I/O modules RTU560
Binary Input Board 23BE21 / 23BE22 Binary Output Board 23BA20 Binary Output Supervision Board 23BA22

Analog Input Board 23AE21 Analog Output Board 23AA20

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 Binary Input Board 23BE21

 16 binary input channels

 one module for all types of
binary input signals ( single
E01
indications, double point
indications, digital measured
E02
values, counters)
 galvanic insulation by
M O D U L E

optocouplers
E03
E04
E05
E06  input voltage 24...60 VDC,
E07
E08
W01
 LED's for signalisation of input
B U S

E09 channels
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E10
E11
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E12
E13
E14
E15
E16
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W02
 Binary Output Board 23BA20

 16 binary relay output

channels
 one module for all types of
driver
output relay
k01
k01
W1 binary output signals (single
A1
commands, double point
commands, setpoint
k08
commands)
k08
A8
k11
 galvanic insulation by relays
MODULE

k11
A9

monitoring of
 output voltage 24...60 VDC
the command
output

voltage k18
monitoring k18
A16
BUS
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W2
CO
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k1
output relay control
k1 release + 24V

PST
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ST
 Binary Output Supervision Board 23BA22
standard with booster relay
23BA22
LOC + DU -
PST Booster
TM0 k1 "GO"-

MODULE
k1
Relais
TM1 23BA22 + KB
+
CO UDV
LOC - UDV
-
DC 1 X502 X501

DC + kB
+ +
2 BO
- BO kB UD1
- -

BUS
(1 out of n)-check

3
k3 k2

k5 k4 k3 k2
+ P1 -
23BA20 W2 W1

Usage in further
23BA20
+ P2 - + P1 -
2-pole connection

A1 An+8

combination 23BA20 W1 W2
Process relay
(apparatus)
k01 k08 k11 k18

with 23BA20
A1 A8 A9 A16
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Interposing relay
process
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1: Monitoring switching voltage UD

2: Monitoring UD during command output
3: Resistance measurement of output circuit (1 out of n)-check
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 Analog Input Board 23AE21

 8 differential inputs
 input current +-2 mA, +-5 mA,
+-10 mA, +-20 mA, +-40mA
 input voltage +- 2 VDC,
AD-converter
0...20 VDC
multiplexer connection
 12 bit + sign = 4096 steps
+
EA11
D
 4000 digit = 100%
protection circuit

resistor network
MODULE

 occupies one slots in RTU560

-
EA10
subrack
input circuit

 low-pass filter
BUS

+
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A EA81
input circuit -
EA80
 over voltage protection
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 Analog Output Board 23AA20

 2 channels
 output current +-2.5 mA,
+-5 mA, +-10 mA, +-20 mA or
4...20mA
opto- D +
I011
output
memory - I010
 11 bit + sign
A
2000 digit = 100%
coupler

MODULE

DC/DC adjustment
converter current range
 occupies one slots in RTU560
opto- D +
I021
subrack
output
memory -
I020
BUS

coupler
A

DC/DC adjustment
current range
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converter
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ST

Analog output board 23AA20

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 Scalable System Architecture

 Multi processor architecture

 Modular IO-components
 Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

 Small amount of different IO-

Modules
 IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

 Scalable system Benefits:

 cost optimized solution from large
 RTU560A complex stations down to small stations
 RTU560C  complex systems out of one hand
 modules with years of experience
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 RTU560E  reduced costs for spare parts

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 security of investment
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 23BE40

 16 binary input channels

 input voltage 110...220 VDC,
 8 groups with common return
 galvanic insulation by
optocouplers
 Input current 1,5 mA
(chopped)
 Oxide film break function for 8
inputs
 LED's for signalisation of input
channels
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 23BA40

 16 binary relay output

channels
 8 groups with common return
 galvanic insulation by relays
 switching voltage
max. 250 VDC/AC
 Continuous current: 8A
 Breaking capacity 50W
(L/R=40ms)
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 Scalable System Architecture

 Multi processor architecture

 Modular IO-components
 Direct IO-Interface
(110-220 VDC) RTU560A

 Small amount of different IO-

Modules
 IO-Module compatibility to RTU560E
RTU232 and RTU200 RTU560C

 Scalable system Benefits:

 cost optimized solution from large
 RTU560A complex stations down to small stations
 RTU560C  complex systems out of one hand
 modules with years of experience
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 RTU560E  reduced costs for spare parts

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 security of investment
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 RTU560A

 Sophisticated RTU solution for huge and

medium applications
 High performance data processing and
communication features
 Suitable for high availability and redundancy
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requirements
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 Always including a communication subrack

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 RTU560A Configuration
1...8 Serial interfaces
NCC(s) 1...2 Ethernet
interfaces 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

560 560
560PS 560PS 560ET 560ET 560 560 560PC RTC0 BCU0
U01 U01 H01 H01 SLI SLI A01 1 1
01 01

23TP21/23ET23 1..7 23TP21/23ET23

560CSR01
Peripheral Bus
System Bus
Distance < 2m 1..4 Segments

560 560
560PS 560PS 560ET 560ET 560 560 560PC RTC0 BCU0
U01 U01 H01 H01 SLI SLI A01 1 1
01 01

560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE

560CSR01 (opt.) U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

1..7

23TP21/23ET23 23TP21/23ET23
1... 32 Subdevice lines
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Peripheral Bus
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 RTU560C

 Compact and economic RTU solution

for huge and medium applications
 Suitable for standard communication
requirements
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 No redundancy requirements
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 No communication subrack needed

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 RTU560C Configuration

NCC 1...6 serial 560PS

U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21
560PS
U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21

lines

560PS
U01
23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
21 21 21 21 21 21 21
560
SLI
01
560
SLI
01
23TP21/23ET23 1..6 23TP21/23ET23

Peripheral Bus
23TP21/23ET23
1..4 Segments

1... 5 Subdevice lines

560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 560PS 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE 23BE
U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 U01 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

1..6

23TP21/23ET23 23TP21/23ET23
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Peripheral Bus
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 RTU560E
 function compatible with RTU560A,C
 up to 4 Multi I/O modules / housing
 Multi I/O module, up to 220 VDC,
16 binary inputs, 8 binary outputs, 4 analog inputs
 optional modems
 V.23
 dial up analog

 optional Ethernet interface

(10BaseT; RJ45)
 power supply
 24 ... 220 VDC power supply
 110...230 VAC power supply
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optional battery (2 hours)

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 RTU560E
 RTU560E
 Applications:
 Small distribution substations
 Distributed architectures with
decentralized I/O units
 Benefits
 Low cost solution for small applications
 Easy and fast assembling, mounting
and commissioning
 Same functional scope as RTU560A/C
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 General Modules RTU560E

Housing 560HOS80

Multi I/O 560MIO80

Modem Unit 560MOD8x

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Communication Unit 560CMU80

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
02/12/23
 RTU560 Data Engineering
 Data Engineering:
 With Windows® based tool
RTUtil 560
 Alternatively with Microsoft Excel®
templates and only limited RTUtil 560
knowledge
 Remote configuration:
 via LAN/WAN network
 via IEC 60870-5-101/104 file transfer
function
 Upload of configuration data for:
 Documentation
Advantages:
 Reverse data engineering  Reduced efforts for data engineering and
 Data engineering mechanism for modification
exchange with other engineering  Easy configuration changes
systems/tools  Reduced quality costs
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 Consistent data models

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 RTUtil 560

 Running on standard Windows®

Operating systems (Windows XP, 2000
and NT)
 Engineering principle according to IEC
61346-1 standard
 Separate view for signals, hardware
and communication data
 One engineering tool for all RTU560
hardware platforms (A, C, E)
 Data Exchange Interfaces (e.g. Excel)
 Data entry with MS-Excel
 Reverse engineering of configuration
data
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 Engineering Data consistency check

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 MS Excel® based data engineering
 Data engineering based
on MS Excel® templates
 Alternative approach to
the RTUtil 560 based
engineering
 Use of Excel functionality
for quick and easy data
entry
 Applicable for all available
Benefit:
 Limited RTUtil 560 knowledge required
protocols and possible
 Quick and Easy engineering method for
configurations
larger projects  Excel template adaptable
 Already existing Signal Lists in Excel to customers’
format can easily being adapted in the requirements
required format  Example of an Excel
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 Excel templates can be used for

pattern:
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documentation
 Engineering can be reduced considerably Microsoft Office
Excel Worksheet
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 Data engineering RTU560
Data entry

Excel-Pattern
• Signal parameter
Project pattern Excel Import
• Addresses
• HW configuration
• Signal names
• etc.

generate/edit/view of configuration data RTUtil 560

Upload/download of configuration data RTU560 Web-

Server
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 Remote Configuration - other Control systems
Data entry:
Data entry: Common data and
CS specific RTU specific  Centralized data
RTU560 management based on
Excel-template Excel-templates
Data exchange
 Import of RTU data in the
CS Database via Excel-files
Database CS RTUtil 560 (e.g. xls, csv, txt, etc.)
 Remote RTU- Configuration
Data engineering Data engineering initialized from the CS via
CS RTU
Web-Browser or file transfer
Remote RTU- function IEC101/104
Control System
Configuration:
• Filetransfer
IEC101/104
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• RTU560 Web-
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Browser

RTU560
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
© ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
Archives / Diagnosis
02/12/23
 RTU560 Web-Server (Integrated HMI, Archives, Diagnosis)
 Integrated HMI:
 Station visualization and station
control operations
 event and alarm list
 Archives:
 Disturbance records
 Load profiles
 Process data archives
 System diagnosis:
Benefits:
 System messages  easy access to RTU560 Web-Server
 Process values and qualifiers  station visualization and control No
 System maintenance additional system required
 same user interface from local and remote
 configuration up and download  disturbance records and load profiles via
Firmware update
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 RTU communication infrastructure

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 detailed diagnosis and maintenance from

local and remote
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 Access to RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Web-Browser Web-Browser
(http, Java) (http, Java)

Modem Router

dialed line network WAN

Remote access (analog, GSM, ISDN)

Modem Router
Local access
RS232 (PPP) 10BaseT

Web-Browser
RS232 (PPP) or
(http, Java)
10BaseT

RTU 1
RTU560
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network
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RTU 2 RTU 3
 Access to RTU560 Web-Server Functions
Web-Browser Web-Browser
(http, Java) (http, Java)

Modem Router

dialed line network WAN

Remote access (analog, GSM, ISDN)

Modem Router
Local access recommended
RS232 (PPP) 10BaseT

Web-Browser
RS232 (PPP) or
(http, Java)
10BaseT
RTU 1
RTU560
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network
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RTU 2 RTU 3
 Integrated HMI – RTU560 Web-Server Functions
 Integrated HMI:
 Station visualization and station
control operations
 event and alarm list
 Archives:
 Disturbance records
 Load profiles
 Process data archives
 System diagnosis:
Benefits:
 System messages  station visualization and control with
 Process values and qualifiers No additional system required
 Cost optimized solution
 System maintenance
 Integrated HMI with data engineering
 configuration up and download
only once
Firmware update
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  Local and remote access to HMI

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 Usable only with Web Browser and

Java extension on remote PC
02/12/23
 Integrated HMI

Application:
 Station visualization and
station control

Functions:
 Application specific pictures
with active visualization and
control elements
Benefits:
 Event list  station visualization and control with
 Alarm list No additional system required
 Cost optimized solution
 System overview
 Integrated HMI with data engineering
 Picture editor with symbol only once
library
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 Local and remote access to HMI

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 Usable only with Web Browser and

Java extension on remote PC
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 Integrated HMI – Control authority
 User and access control
by passwords and user
groups
 command authority
control by active local /
remote switching
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 Integrated HMI – Event list

 Logging of events with

 object name and status
 event time
 object -qualifier
 event class
 Fail-poof event memory
 RTU560 data points can
be marked for logging
 Uploading of event list for
archiving
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 Integrated HMI – Alarm list
 Alarm entries include
 object name und status
 alarm time
 alarm status
 class
 Different alarm classes
 Acknowledgment of
individual alarms or
confirmation of the whole
list
 Alarms can be
configured to be
compulsory
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acknowledgeable
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 Integrated HMI – Picture editor
 Editor to generate customer
specific pictures
 Static picture elements
 Dynamic symbols
 Background color and images
 Standard picture drawing
functions
 Easy conjunction of active
elements and RTU560 data
points
 Pre-engineered alarm and
event lists
 engineering fault prevention
through internal consistency
check
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 Integrated HMI – System Overview

 Visualization of RTU560
system events in the
Integrated HMI
 Customer specific design
of the system overview
pictures
 Visualization of status
messages from RTU560
and from subordinated
RTU560
 Visualization of status
messages of connected
IEDs
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 Integrated HMI – RTU560 Web-Server Functions
 Integrated HMI:
 Station visualization and station
control operations
 event and alarm list
 Archives:
 Disturbance records
 Load profiles
 Process data archives
 System diagnosis:
 System messages
Benefits:
 Process values and qualifiers  disturbance records and load profiles via

 System maintenance RTU communication infrastructure

 Reduced costs for disturbance clarification
 configuration up and download  Disturbance data processing independent
Firmware update
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 from the manufacturer

 Identical handling of SPA-Bus and
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IEC 61870-5-103 devices

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 Disturbance Record Archive
 Disturbance records are generated
in an IED and transferred by event
to the RTU560
 According to the configuration
disturbance records are converted
into COMTRADE format (only with
RTU560 Web-Server)
 Transmission of disturbance
records to control system via file
transfer or access to RTU 560
Web-Server
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 Disturbance Record Archive
 Requirement on control
system:
 Supporting “file transfer” with
IEC 60870-4-101 or
IEC60870-5-104
 Control systems starts data
transfer
 Converstion to COMTRADE-
Format (Prozedure available)
 Requitements on IED:
 IEC870-5-103 interface with
disturbance record upload
function (ABB or third party)
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 SPA-Bus interface (ABB

REF542plus)
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 Disturbance data processing (1)
Protection workplace
Local/Remote PC
To SCADA:
Measurands
Indications
Alarms

Internet Explorer TCP/IP SCADA communication line

LAN/WAN
Dialup
cable
Flash memory

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus
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ABB or Non-ABB Baycontroller REF542+

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Protection/Baycontroller
 Disturbance data processing (1)
Protection workplace
Local/Remote PC

SCADA communication line

Internet Explorer

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus

Automatic Upload of new

Files to the archive
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(Flash memory)
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Activation of
ABB or Non-ABB Baycontroller REF542+
disturbance recorder
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Protection/Baycontroller
 Disturbance data processing (1)
User is asking for directory
Protection workplace User is selecting one file for
Local/Remote PC transmission
File transmitted and converted
to COMTRADE
COMTRADE Files can be
distributed
SCADA communication line
Internet Explorer

IEC60870-5-103 SPA-Bus
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ABB or Non-ABB Baycontroller REF542+

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Protection/Baycontroller
 Disturbance data processing (2)

 Archive File Manager

 Running on Internet
Explorer
 Left side:
Files/directories on Flash
memory
 Right side:
Files/directories on PC
Hard disk
 Popup Window:
Configuration of the file
naming and conversion
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procedure between RTU

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and PC
02/12/23
 Disturbance data processing (3)

 Main features:
 Collection of the disturbance
data from protection devices
and bay controller according:
 Standard IEC60870-5-103
supporting “upload of disturbance
records”
 SPA-Bus with bay controller
REF542+
 Conversion to COMTRADE
format
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 Further Processing with

WINEVE, REVAL or other tools
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 Load profile archives
Engineer’s workplace  Load profiles generated in the
Web Browser (http) meter devices
 RTU560 reads load profiles from
LAN/WAN meter device and stores them on
the RTU560 flash memory
(protocol IEC62056-21 former IEC
61107)
 Upload to engineering workplace
via Web Browser
IEC 62056-21  Time synchronization of counters
by the RTU possible
I/Os  precondition: meter device
according to VDEW
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recommendation 2.1.2

Meter devices
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 Diagnosis and Maintenance
 Integrated HMI:
 Station visualization and station
control operations
 event and alarm list
 Archives:
 Disturbance records
 Load profiles
 Process data archives
 System diagnosis:
 System messages
Benefits:
 Process values and qualifiers  same user interface from local and remote
 detailed diagnosis and maintenance from
 System maintenance
local and remote
 configuration up and download  precise analysis of disturbances
Firmware update
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  no additional diagnostic tools

 reduced spare parts and
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maintenance cost
02/12/23
 Diagnosis and Maintenance
 RTU560 diagnosis system based on
Web-Server technology
 Diagnosis with PC and Web-
Browser
 Remote diagnosis via LAN/WAN
network
 All modules can be exchanged
during operation
 All application data is stored on
Compact Flash CardsTM
Benefits:
 Module exchange possible without  same user interface from local and remote
new configuration download  detailed diagnosis and maintenance from
 RTU560 with small number of local and remote
system modules  precise analysis of disturbances
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 no additional diagnostic tools

 Maintenance free system modules
 reduced spare parts and
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maintenance cost
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
© ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
02/12/23
 Multi Processor Architecture
Different network control systems

CMU CMU CMU CMU

RTU560 System bus

CMU CMU CMU CMU

I/O modules
IED Sub-RTU
I/O modules
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IED Sub-RTU I/O modules

I/O modules
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 RTU560 Redundancy options

 Level 1: Redundant
power supply

 Level 2: Redundant
communication links

 Level 3: Redundant Benefits:

communication units  Higher availability of the RTU560

(CMU)  Higher reliability

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 Reduced breakdown times

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02/12/23
 Redundant Power Supply

 Two Power supply modules for

the communication rack

 Power supply modules

supervise each other

 Faulty modules can be

replaced during operation
Benefits:
 Higher reliability of part with lowest
availability in the RTU
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 RTU560 Redundancy aspects

 Level 1: Redundant
power supply

 Level 2: Redundant
communication links

 Level 3: Redundant Benefits:

communication units  Higher availability of the RTU560

(CMU)  Higher reliability

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 Reduced breakdown times

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 Redundant Communication Links

 Redundant serial
communication
 Multi-Master communication
for all protocols
 Redundant serial
communication with
IEC60870-5-101
 Redundant network
communication
 Multi-Master communication
for all protocols
 Redundant network Benefits:
 Higher availability of the
communication with
communication links
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IEC60870-5-104
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
 Redundant serial communication
 Multi-Master communication
 Independent from communication protocol FE 1 FE 2
 Independent communication lines
 Control center must accept
retransmission of events, measured
values and counters after line switch over serial
or reduced queue storage timeout
 Control center responsible for link
RTU560
switch over 560SLI

 General interrogation required after

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switchover
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
 Redundant network communication
 Multi-Master communication
 Independent network links FE 1 FE 2
 max. 8 logical IP links possible via one ore
more physical Ethernet interfaces
 Control center must accept retransmission WAN 1
of events, measured values and counters
WAN 2
after line switch over or reduce queue network
storage timeout
RTU560
 Control center responsible for link 560SLI

switch over
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General interrogation required after

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
switchover
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
 Redundant serial communication
with IEC60870-5-101
 Redundant lines, unbalanced
FE 1 FE 2
 Both lines are on the same
560SLI02 (one RTU communication queue
for both lines)
 Based on Norwegian user convention serial
 Control Center responsible for switch
over
RTU560
560SLI
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
 Redundant network communication
for IEC60870-5-104 Slave
 Redundant network configurations with
FE 1 FE 2
different IP subnets
 Only possible with 560ETH03R0002
(one RTU communication queue for both
links) WAN 1

WAN 2
 Max. 8 redundant IP links possible
network
 Control Center responsible for switch
over RTU560
560SLI

 After switch over general interrogation

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necessary
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 RTU560 Redundancy aspects

 Level 1: Redundant
power supply

 Level 2: Redundant
communication links

 Level 3: Redundant Benefits:

communication units  Higher availability of the RTU560

(CMU)  Higher reliability

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 Reduced breakdown times

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 Redundant Communication Units (CMU)
 Redundancy consist of active and
standby part
 If active CMU fails, the standby CMU
takes over the active part and
performs a warm start (cold standby
system)
 The faulty CMU can be replaced
during operation
 Combination of redundant and non
redundant CMU is possible. (e.g.
PLC)
 Switchover is handled by the RTU
caused by a failure of the active Benefits:
system  Higher availability of the
 Communication lines are connected to communication units
active and standby without a switching  redundancy for complete RTU or
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unit only for some CMUs

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 Redundant Communication Units
 Red is active
 Blue is standby (tri-stated ports)
 Cold standby redundancy
FE 1 FE 2
 Counter values starting with zero after
switch over
 PLC can run on redundant or non- serial
redundant CMU’s.
 After switch over the PLC on a
redundant standby CMU starts with
warm start RTU560
560SLI

 Process data archives, disturbance

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archives and local print are only

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running on a non-redundant CMU

02/12/23
 RTU560 Redundancy options
Host-Line
Recommended: Redundant Power supply !!
RS232

560PSU01 560PSU01 560SLI02 560SLI02 560BCU01

Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE
24 V 24 V A ERR A ERR ALR
B B
5V 5V 1 1 WRN
2 2
MMI MMI
TSI
A A
UE + UE + TSO
UE - UE - B B
SEB
PE PE
1 1
ON ON
2 2

OFF OFF

RTU 560 Communication Rack 560CSR01 A B

RS232/485
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I/O Rack/IED
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 RTU560 Redundancy options
Host-Line

RS232

560PSU01 560PSU01 560ETH03 560SLI02 560SLI02 560BCU01

Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE Tx Rx CE
24 V 24 V A ERR A ERR A ERR ALR
B B B
5V 5V A L 1 1 WRN
E 2 2
MMI MMI MMI
TSI
A A A
UE + UE + TSO
UE - UE - B B B
SEB
PE PE
1 1
ON ON E
2 2

OFF OFF

RTU 560 Communication Rack 560CSR01

Not redundant A B
e.g. PLC RS232/485
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I/O Rack/IED
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02/12/23
 RTU560 Redundancy options

Protocol Communication Communication and

Redundancy CMU Redundancy

DNP3, RP570/71, Multi Host Multi Host

MODBUS, ... Communication Communication
with CMU Redundancy
IEC 60870-5-101 Redundant Line Redundant Line
with
CMU Redundancy

DNP3 over LAN/ WAN Multi Host Network Multi Host Network
Communication Communication
with CMU Redundancy
IEC 60870-5-104 Redundant Host Network Redundant Host
Communication Network Communication
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with CMU Redundancy

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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
© ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
02/12/23
 PLC Control IEC 61131-3

 PLC Programming and Runtime System

®
 Programming System: MULTIPROG
wt
 Runtime System: ProConOS
(Programmable Controller Operating System)

RTU560
COM

download Signals
MULTIPROG ProConOS Process
I/O
Programming Controlling
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upload
(reverse
enineering) I/O
02/12/23
 ProConOS Runtime System Features

 running on dedicated CPU(s) (optional, PLC-only)

 10 ms Cycle Time
 running on one of the RTU’s Telecontrol CPUs
 100 ms Cycle Time
 General Features
 up to 15 tasks per CPU
 up to 15.000 instructions per PLC program / CPU
 1000 input and output signals from local I/O or COM interfaces
per CPU
 Qualifiers and time stamp of I/O signals available within the PLC
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program
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 all RTU internal status information available within the PLC

program
02/12/23
 MULTIPROG® wt Programming System Features
 Based on Windows 32 Bit Technology
 Fully complies to standard IEC 61131-3
 Handling of Program Organization Units
(POU’s) in a Tree Structure
 Programming Methods supported:
 Function Block Diagram (FDB)
 Ladder Diagram (LD)
 Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
 Instruction List (IL)
 Structured Text (ST)
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 Powerful Documentation Tool included

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 Reverse Engineering of Configuration

Data
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 Highlights of the RTU560
Usable for
different applications

Migration strategy Flexible communication

PLC function Scalable

system architecture

Multi processor architecture

and redundancy Efficient data engineering
© ABB India; Power Systems
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Integrated HMI /
archives / diagnosis
02/12/23
 Reasons for Migration
 Interfacing RTU to REL WAN
 Retrofit of IEDs (bay controller, protection)
 Changes in Primary and secondary equipment
 New control system new communication protocols
 Phase-out of components, modules or systems
 Increasing costs for existing systems
 .....
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 Why ABB RTUs?

 ABB has been working  Secure Investments

continuously in this field
for more than 30 years
 ABB’s focus on IT business  Secure Investments

 ABB’s global presence  Short ways to our customers

 ABB is covering the whole  Competence on the

range of the automation world
whole customer process
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 Why RTU560 ?
Modern standards  Secure Investments
(PC technology, TCP/IP
Windows® tools)
 Diagnosis based on  Reduced service costs
WEB technology  Increase of system availability
 Open data exchange concept for ABB  Reduced engineering costs
and Non-ABB SCADA systems

 PLC according to  Easy adaptation of special

IEC61131 functions and reduced
programming costs
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 Integrated WEB HMI  No special HMI SW required

+ reduced
engineering costs
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