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OPAL-RT supports IEC 61850 interfaces to connect to various IEDs via the publishing and subscribing of GOOSE and Sampled Values messages. Using a standard network interface card, this protocol can be easily and rapidly integrated into any simulation model. With the proper user configuration, a driver is initialized on the target simulator at the start of the simulation and begins publishing and subscribing to other IEDs. The IEC 61850 driver makes use of asynchronous threads on dedicated cores in order to achieve high performance.

OPAL-RT supports IEC 61850-9-2LE Sampled Values, as well as Samples Values based on a Substation Configuration Language (SCL) file (IEC 61869-9). Simulators can be used to emulate a merging unit or to receive data from a real merging unit. GPS time synchronization is performed using IEEE 1588, IRIG-B or 1PPS input signals using an optional time synchronization card (see table below). A complete error injection mechanism is also available for IEC 61850-9-2 (part number: OP3252) to emulate cybersecurity attacks on the network or erroneous transmission. For more information on this feature, visit this page.

IEC 61850 is a standard for the design of electrical substation automation systems, which defines fast communication of events (GOOSE) or data set samples (Sampled Values) through Ethernet frames. Standard naming and object modeling are based on a Substation Configuration Language (SCL), describing data exchange at device and substation levels. Sampled values are for the fast transmission and reception of voltages, currents and status information between transformers and transducers (CT, PT, etc.), and primary power system equipment.

Software Platform Compatibility

Product Selection Guide

IEC 61850-9-2 Sample Values requires software license OP3252, 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.

  • The data integrity manipulation add-on may be added via product OP3253. For more information on this add-on with HYPERSIM please click here.

  • 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 kit.
    Note that for applications requiring many Ethernet ports, the OP4510 and OP4512 simulators are not recommended. 

  • IEC 61850-9-2 Sample Values 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 61850-9-2 Sampled Value protocols (Publisher and Subscriber) for protection relay interface. 50 I/O data points are included. For additional data points, add OP3050 (see below).

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

OP3252

YES

YES

YES

YES


Software

IEC 61850-9-2 Sampled Values Data Integrity Manipulation Add-on. Let the user manipulate quality bits or inject one or multiple faults in the IEC 61850-9-2 streams. License OP3252 is required.

OP3253


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 OP3252 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.