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OPAL-RT supports the IEC 61850-8-1 MMS Server protocol (Manufacturing Message Specification), which is defined as a server/client communication protocol used for data exchange between Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and higher-level devices, such as SCADA over Ethernet. Using a standard network interface card, this protocol can be easily and rapidly integrated into any simulation model. OPAL-RT supports Substation Configuration Language (SCL), Substation Configuration Description (SCD), and IED Capability Description (ICD) file types for protocol configuration. The driver is initialized on the target simulator at the start of the simulation. The IEC 61850 driver makes use of asynchronous threads on dedicated cores in order to achieve high performance. Please note that IEC 61850-8-1 MMS Server is available as an add-on to the IEC-61850-8-1 GOOSE protocol, and an IEC 61850 bundle enabling MMS Server, GOOSE, and Sampled Values is available.

IEC 61850 is a standard describing the design of electrical substations, and defines IEC 61850-8-1 MMS, GOOSE, and Sampled Values protocols for the data exchange between Intelligent Electronic Devices and associated systems. IEC 61850-8-1 MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification) Server is defined as a server/client communication protocol used for data exchange between Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and higher-level devices, such as SCADA over Ethernet. The MMS protocol is mapped to TCP/IP and enables IP address-enabled access to the server, allowing a client to read/write data, read configurations, and exchange files. Standard naming and object modeling are based on a Substation Configuration Language (SCL), Substation Configuration Description (SCD), and IED Capability Description (ICD), which describe data exchange at device and substation levels.

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Software Platform Compatibility

Product Selection Guide

IEC 61850-8-1 MMS (OP3256) is an add-on to IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE (OP3251), and comes with 50 data points. Visit this website more information on data points.

  • A driver bundle including IEC61850 MMS (this protocol), GOOSE, and Sampled Values is available under license OP3257.

  • If additional data points are required, then they may be added via product OP3050.

  • Real-time simulators come with one available Ethernet port. If additional physical Ethernet ports are required, these can be added via an expansion kit.
    Note that for applications requiring many Ethernet ports, the OP4510 and OP4512 simulators are not recommended. 

  • IEC 61850 MMS 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 IEC 61850-8-1 MMS Serve protocol for SCADA interface. 50 I/O data points are included. For additional data points, add OP3050 (see below).

  • License OP3251 for IEC 61850 GOOSE protocol is required.

  • Time Sync Card (OP3811, OP3812) is required for accurate time synchronization and stamping (see below).

OP3256

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 OP3256 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

Bundle

Driver Bundle IEC 61850 Communication Protocol. The bundle includes:

OP3257

YES

YES

YES

YES

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