IEC 61850-7-410:2007

Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-410: Hydroelectric power plants - Communication for monitoring and control

IEC 61850-7-410:2007 specifies the additional common data classes, logical nodes and data objects required for the use of IEC 61850 in a hydropower plant. The Logical Nodes and Data Objects (DO) defined in this part of IEC 61850 belong to the following fields of use:
- electrical functions;
- mechanical functions;
- hydrological functions;
- sensors.

Réseaux et systèmes de communication pour l'automatisation des systèmes électriques - Partie 7-410: Centrales hydroélectriques - Communication pour contrôle et commande

La CEI 61850-7-410:2007 spécifie des classes de données communes additionnelles, noeuds logiques et objets de données qui sont indispensables pour l'utilisation de la CEI 61850 dans une centrale hydroélectrique. Les Noeuds Logiques et Objets de Donnée définis dans la présente partie de la CEI 61850 appartiennent aux domaines d'utilisation suivants:
- fonctions électriques;
- fonctions mécaniques;
- fonctions hydrologiques;
- capteurs.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2007
• ICS: 33.200 - Telecontrol. Telemetering
• Technical Committee: TC 57 - Power systems management and associated information exchange
• Drafting Committee: WG 18 - TC 57/WG 18
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 30-Oct-2012

Relations

• Revised: IEC 61850-7-410:2012 - Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-410: Basic communication structure - Hydroelectric power plants - Communication for monitoring and control
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 61850-7-410
Edition 1.0 2007-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Communication networks and systems for power utility automation –
Part 7-410: Hydroelectric power plants – Communication for monitoring and
control
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IEC 61850-7-410
Edition 1.0 2007-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Communication networks and systems for power utility automation –
Part 7-410: Hydroelectric power plants – Communication for monitoring and
control
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
XC
ICS 33.200 ISBN 2-8318-9254-6
– 2 – 61850-7-410 © IEC:2007(E)

CONTENTS
FOREWORD.6

INTRODUCTION.8

1 Scope.9

2 Normative references .9

3 Terms and definitions .10

4 Abbreviations .10

5 Basic concepts for hydropower plant control and supervision .11
5.1 Functionality of a hydropower plant .11
5.2 Principles for water control in a river system .11
5.2.1 General .11
5.2.2 Principles for electrical control of a hydropower plant .12
5.3 Logical structure of a hydropower plant .13
6 Modelling concepts and examples .19
6.1 The concept of Logical Devices .19
6.2 Logical nodes for sensors, transmitters, supervising and monitoring functions.19
6.3 Address strings .20
6.4 Naming of logical nodes .21
6.5 Recommended naming structure for automatic control functions .21
6.6 Summary of logical nodes to be used in hydropower plants .22
6.6.1 General .22
6.6.2 Group C – Control functions .23
6.6.3 Group F – Functional blocks .23
6.6.4 Group H – Hydropower specific logical nodes.23
6.6.5 Group I – Interface and archiving.24
6.6.6 Group K – Mechanical and non-electrical primary equipment.25
6.6.7 Group L – Physical devices and common logical nodes .25
6.6.8 Group M – Metering and measurement .25
6.6.9 Group P – Protection functions .25
6.6.10 Group R – Protection related functions .26
6.6.11 Group S – Supervision and monitoring.26
6.6.12 Group T – Transducers and instrument transformers .27

6.6.13 Group X – Switchgear.27
6.6.14 Group Y – Power transformers .27
6.6.15 Group Z – Power system equipment .28
7 Logical Node Classes .28
7.1 Abbreviations and definitions used in Logical Node tables.28
7.1.1 Interpretation of Logical Node tables .28
7.1.2 Abbreviated terms used in Attribute Names .29
7.2 Logical Nodes representing functional blocks LN group F.30
7.2.1 Modelling remarks .30
7.2.2 LN: Counter Name: FCNT.30
7.2.3 LN: Curve shape description Name: FCSD .30
7.2.4 LN: Generic Filter Name: FFIL.31
7.2.5 LN: Control function output limitation Name: FLIM .31
7.2.6 LN: PID regulator Name: FPID.32

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7.2.7 LN: Ramp function Name: FRMP .33

7.2.8 LN: Set-point control function Name: FSPT.34

7.2.9 LN: Action at over threshold Name: FXOT .35

7.2.10 LN: Action at under threshold Name: FXUT .35

7.3 Hydropower specific Logical Nodes LN group H .36

7.3.1 Modelling remarks .36

7.3.2 LN: Turbine – generator shaft bearing Name: HBRG .36

7.3.3 LN: Combinator Name: HCOM.36

7.3.4 LN: Hydropower dam Name: HDAM .37

7.3.5 LN: Dam leakage supervision Name: HDLS .37

7.3.6 LN: Gate position indicator Name: HGPI.37
7.3.7 LN: Dam gate Name: HGTE.38
7.3.8 LN: Intake gate Name: HITG.38
7.3.9 LN: Joint control Name: HJCL.39
7.3.10 LN: Leakage supervision Name: HLKG .40
7.3.11 LN: Water level indicator Name: HLVL.40
7.3.12 LN: Mechanical brake Name: HMBR .41
7.3.13 LN: Needle control Name: HNDL .41
7.3.14 LN: Water net head data Name: HNHD.41
7.3.15 LN: Dam over-topping protection Name: HOTP.42
7.3.16 LN: Hydropower/water reservoir Name: HRES .42
7.3.17 LN: Hydropower unit sequencer Name: HSEQ .43
7.3.18 LN: Speed monitoring Name: HSPD .43
7.3.19 LN: Hydropower unit Name: HUNT .44
7.3.20 LN: Water control Name: HWCL .45
7.4 Logical Nodes for interface and archiving LN group I.45
7.4.1 Modelling remarks .45
7.4.2 LN: Safety alarm function Name: ISAF.46
7.5 Logical Nodes for mechanical and non-electric primary equipment LN group
K .46
7.5.1 Modelling remarks .46
7.5.2 LN: Fan Name: KFAN .46
7.5.3 LN: Filter Name: KFIL.47
7.5.4 LN: Pump Name: KPMP.47
7.5.5 LN: Tank Name: KTNK .48

7.5.6 LN: Valve control Name: KVLV .48
7.6 Logical Nodes for metering and measurement LN group M.49
7.6.1 Modelling remarks .49
7.6.2 LN: Environmental information Name: MENV.49
7.6.3 LN: Hydrological information Name: MHYD.49
7.6.4 LN: DC measurement Name: MMDC.50
7.6.5 LN: Meteorological information Name: MMET .50
7.7 Logical Nodes for protection functions LN group P .51
7.7.1 Modelling remarks .51
7.7.2 LN: Rotor protection Name: PRTR.52
7.7.3 LN: Thyristor protection Name: PTHF .52
7.8 Logical nodes for protection related functions LN Group R .52
7.8.1 Modelling remarks .52
7.8.2 LN: synchronising or synchro-check device Name: RSYN.52

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7.9 Logical Nodes for supervision and monitoring LN group S .54

7.9.1 Modelling remarks .54

7.9.2 LN: temperature supervision Name: STMP .54

7.9.3 LN: vibration supervision Name: SVBR.54

7.10 Logical Nodes for instrument transformers and sensors LN group T .55

7.10.1 Modelling remarks .55

7.10.2 LN: Angle sensor Name: TANG .55

7.10.3 LN: Axial displacement sensor Name: TAXD.55

7.10.4 LN: Distance sensor Name: TDST .56

7.10.5 LN: Flow sensor Name: TFLW .56

7.10.6 LN: Frequency sensor Name: TFRQ .56
7.10.7 LN: Humidity sensor Name: THUM .57
7.10.8 LN: Level sensor Name: TLEV.57
7.10.9 LN: Magnetic field sensor Name: TMGF .57
7.10.10 LN: Movement sensor Name: TMVM.57
7.10.11 LN: Position indicator Name: TPOS .58
7.10.12 LN: Pressure sensor Name: TPRS.
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Edition 1.0 2007-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Communication networks and systems for power utility automation –
Part 7-410: Hydroelectric power plants – Communication for monitoring and
control
Réseaux et systèmes de communication pour l'automatisation des systèmes
électriques –
Partie 7-410: Centrales hydroélectriques – Communication pour contrôle et
commande
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IEC 61850-7-410 ®
Edition 1.0 2007-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Communication networks and systems for power utility automation –
Part 7-410: Hydroelectric power plants – Communication for monitoring and
control
Réseaux et systèmes de communication pour l'automatisation des systèmes
électriques –
Partie 7-410: Centrales hydroélectriques – Communication pour contrôle et
commande
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XC
ICS 33.200 ISBN 978-2-88912-589-0

– 2 – 61850-7-410  IEC:2007
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Abbreviations . 10
5 Basic concepts for hydropower plant control and supervision . 11
5.1 Functionality of a hydropower plant . 11
5.2 Principles for water control in a river system . 11
5.2.1 General . 11
5.2.2 Principles for electrical control of a hydropower plant . 12
5.3 Logical structure of a hydropower plant . 13
6 Modelling concepts and examples . 19
6.1 The concept of Logical Devices . 19
6.2 Logical nodes for sensors, transmitters, supervising and monitoring functions . 19
6.3 Address strings . 20
6.4 Naming of logical nodes . 21
6.5 Recommended naming structure for automatic control functions . 21
6.6 Summary of logical nodes to be used in hydropower plants . 22
6.6.1 General . 22
6.6.2 Group C – Control functions . 23
6.6.3 Group F – Functional blocks . 23
6.6.4 Group H – Hydropower specific logical nodes . 23
6.6.5 Group I – Interface and archiving . 24
6.6.6 Group K – Mechanical and non-electrical primary equipment . 25
6.6.7 Group L – Physical devices and common logical nodes . 25
6.6.8 Group M – Metering and measurement . 25
6.6.9 Group P – Protection functions . 25
6.6.10 Group R – Protection related functions . 26
6.6.11 Group S – Supervision and monitoring . 26
6.6.12 Group T – Transducers and instrument transformers . 27
6.6.13 Group X – Switchgear . 27
6.6.14 Group Y – Power transformers . 27
6.6.15 Group Z – Power system equipment . 28
7 Logical Node Classes . 28
7.1 Abbreviations and definitions used in Logical Node tables . 28
7.1.1 Interpretation of Logical Node tables . 28
7.1.2 Abbreviated terms used in Attribute Names . 29
7.2 Logical Nodes representing functional blocks LN group F . 30
7.2.1 Modelling remarks . 30
7.2.2 LN: Counter Name: FCNT . 30
7.2.3 LN: Curve shape description Name: FCSD . 30
7.2.4 LN: Generic Filter Name: FFIL . 31
7.2.5 LN: Control function output limitation Name: FLIM . 31
7.2.6 LN: PID regulator Name: FPID . 32

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7.2.7 LN: Ramp function Name: FRMP . 33
7.2.8 LN: Set-point control function Name: FSPT. 34
7.2.9 LN: Action at over threshold Name: FXOT . 35
7.2.10 LN: Action at under threshold Name: FXUT . 35
7.3 Hydropower specific Logical Nodes LN group H . 36
7.3.1 Modelling remarks . 36
7.3.2 LN: Turbine – generator shaft bearing Name: HBRG . 36
7.3.3 LN: Combinator Name: HCOM . 36
7.3.4 LN: Hydropower dam Name: HDAM . 37
7.3.5 LN: Dam leakage supervision Name: HDLS . 37
7.3.6 LN: Gate position indicator Name: HGPI . 37
7.3.7 LN: Dam gate Name: HGTE . 38
7.3.8 LN: Intake gate Name: HITG . 38
7.3.9 LN: Joint control Name: HJCL. 39
7.3.10 LN: Leakage supervision Name: HLKG . 40
7.3.11 LN: Water level indicator Name: HLVL . 40
7.3.12 LN: Mechanical brake Name: HMBR . 41
7.3.13 LN: Needle control Name: HNDL . 41
7.3.14 LN: Water net head data Name: HNHD . 41
7.3.15 LN: Dam over-topping protection Name: HOTP . 42
7.3.16 LN: Hydropower/water reservoir Name: HRES . 42
7.3.17 LN: Hydropower unit sequencer Name: HSEQ . 43
7.3.18 LN: Speed monitoring Name: HSPD . 43
7.3.19 LN: Hydropower unit Name: HUNT . 44
7.3.20 LN: Water control Name: HWCL . 45
7.4 Logical Nodes for interface and archiving LN group I . 45
7.4.1 Modelling remarks . 45
7.4.2 LN: Safety alarm function Name: ISAF . 46
7.5 Logical Nodes for mechanical and non-electric primary equipment LN group K. 46
7.5.1 Modelling remarks . 46
7.5.2 LN: Fan Name: KFAN . 46
7.5.3 LN: Filter Name: KFIL . 47
7.5.4 LN: Pump Name: KPMP. 47
7.5.5 LN: Tank Name: KTNK . 48
7.5.6 LN: Valve control Name: KVLV . 48
7.6 Logical Nodes for metering and measurement LN group M . 49
7.6.1 Modelling remarks . 49
7.6.2 LN: Environmental information Name: MENV . 49
7.6.3 LN: Hydrological information Name: MHYD . 49
7.6.4 LN: DC measurement
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