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OPAL-RT's C37.118 slave I/O interface allows instantiating multiple C37.118 slave sessions that can be used to report data to a C37.118 master, which is typically a PDC (Phasor Data Concentrator). It has been implemented according to the IEEE Std C37.118.2-2011 standard. Using a standard network interface card, this protocol can be easily and rapidly integrated into any simulation model.

This driver provides an asynchronous TCP/IP communication interface and an IP aliasing mechanism, allowing assigning different IP addresses to each slave/outstation instance even if a single physical network interface (i.e., Ethernet port) is used.

C37.118 is the IEEE Standard for Synchrophasor Measurements for Power Systems, which defines synchrophasors, frequency, and rate of change of frequency (ROCOF) measurement under all operating conditions. It specifies methods for evaluating these measurements and requirements for compliance with the standard under both steady-state and dynamic conditions.

Software Platform Compatibility

Product Selection Guide

C37.118 Slave requires software license OP3271, which comes with 50 data points. Visit this page more information on data points.
If additional data points are required, then they may be added via product OP3050. 

Since real-time simulators come with one available Ethernet port, if additional physical Ethernet ports are required on the real-time simulator, these can be added via a kit.
Note that for applications requiring many Ethernet ports, the OP4510 and OP4512 simulators are not recommended. 

C37.118 Slave can be added to real-time simulators without the need for additional hardware.
A time synchronization module to maintain high-precision sync and time-stamping may be required depending on the application. For more information on precision timing, please this page: Precision Timing Synchronization.

Type

Description

Product Number

Simulator Compatibility

OP4510v2
OP4512
OP4610XG

OP5033XG

OP5600v2
OP5650

OP5700
OP5705XG
OP5707XG

Driver

Driver license for C37.118 Slave protocol for PMU interface and synchrophasor communication. 50 I/O data points are included. For additional data points, add product OP3050 (see below).

OP3271

YES

YES

YES

YES


Additional data points

License for additional I/O data points for Ethernet-based communication protocols. 1,000, 5,000, or 30,000 (unlimited) data points may be added. License OP3271 is required.

OP3050-1000
OP3050-5000
OP3050-30000

YES

YES

YES

YES


Add-on module

Dual-port PCIe X1 Gigabit Ethernet Kit for OP4xxx Series of Real-Time Simulators*. Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

OP3821

OP4510v2
OP4512

OP3821-4610

OP4610XG


Add-on module

Intel I350T4V2 Quad Port Ethernet Server Adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps for OP5xxx Series of Real-Time Simulators*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

I350T4V2BLK

YES

YES

YES


Add-on module

Time synchronization kit with 0.1 ppm oscillator*. Supports IRIG-B, 1PPS, IEEE1588. For more information, including a full list of Precision Timing modules, visit the following page: Precision Timing Synchronization.

See here.

YES

YES

YES

YES

* Available PCIe slot required. Note that OP4510 and OP4512 simulators only have one PCIe slot.